Hello, I applied to a master's degree in spatial design at Royal Danish Academy. As I haven't heard back from them yet and anxiety is kicking in, I was wondering if anyone here knows (approximately) when they send you an answer/contact you for an interview. Thanks!! Hope to find someone else who is in the same situation as me so we can cry together

I did some research and the univ advises to get a bio/biochemistry/ neuroscience degree for this MSc program

Anyone who has applied for Royal Danish Academy and received any updates or responses?

If you’re currently studying in KADK and know the approximate timeline, please let me know. There’s little information available about how they go around this.

I have chosen a master degree that now I am not sure if it’s suitable for me. I want to withdraw but I don’t know the bad consequences it may have on me since this master has invested some money in me. I know that if I choose to drop I will have to pay back. I am supposed to start in a month.

What should I do? Its a two year master so idk if I should risk to try to see if I like it? Or maybe its better to work for this year and try to do a different one next year or try to see if I’m accepted somewhere else?

Any recommendations ? What should I do? I know that the people from the master will get angry with me if I withdraw bc of the commitment signed.

Hi everyone!

I'm trying to find a cheap psychology masters program for this fall, preferably online or in Europe. Open University is one possibility (€12K for the degree), but I was wondering if there are other options that are one year programs? Thank you!

I graduated from college in 2022 with a major in biology and landed a job in a medical device sales company (I'm 23). My current role involves creating Ecommerce stores for the company's catalog/inventory. It's an exciting opportunity for me because Ecommerce is a relatively new concept in the high-end medical device industry, and my company is one of the first to experiment with it. I receive a commission on every sale made through our stores, and in just two months, I've already sold over $100,000 from a single product store. I have already been promoted to project manager after 6 months of working here. Im working on making more websites with a catalog of over 500 new medical device products, some worth over $100k each. We are projected to make 3 million dollars in Ecommerce sales in 2024, and 15 million in 2026. My predicted on target on earnings for 2023 are around $100k in compensation.

Despite the success I've achieved so far, there are some downsides to my current job. The work environment is lackluster and unmotivated, and I find it lacking in opportunities for growth and progression. My boss is also old-school, I can't work from home, I feel trapped in this city, can't travel much with 10 days of PTO, and I feel like I'm not learning as much as I could be. Additionally, I feel like I'm not contributing to a higher purpose just putting websites together and sending emails.

Recently, I was accepted to a master's program in management and biotech entrepreneurship at Copenhagen Business School, which is ranked 15th in the world. The program starts in September and lasts for two years, and it would cost me $15,000 per year. The program seems like a great opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills that would be valuable in my career. It would also give me the chance to meet new people from diverse backgrounds, challenge myself, and grow both personally and professionally.

However, pursuing the master's program would also mean quitting my current job and forgoing two years of pay. This is a significant financial risk for me, and I'm not sure if the investment in the program would pay off in the long run. On the other hand, if I continue with my current job, I might not have the same opportunity to replicate the success I've had so far in ecommerce.

Even if the program was free, is it worth it to give up on this current opportunity to seek out a masters that would land me in a similar paying job afterwards anyways?

I'm torn between these two options and would appreciate any advice or guidance on how to make a decision.

Recent thoughts:

This is the best of both worlds and I feel like its unlikely, but how can I ask my boss to let me work remotely part time from Denmark? How do I pitch this idea to him, or how can I propose to the company that they can fund me if I sign a return contract?

Additional notes:

Copenhagen is ranked as the happiest city in the world.

I don't like living in the US for many reasons, but I see it as a temporary sacrifice.

Hello people! I need your help since I would like to find a lab that matches what I would like to do, but it seems to be harder than expected!Let me give you a little background, I fnished my BA in Aerospace engineering in Spain and I will soon be finishing my MSc in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Cognitive Neuroscience in ISAE-SUPAERO in France. I have done a stabe in the Jenks Vesibular lab in Harvard and I did a few more internships in interesting places like ESA and Airbus. Now I am sending applications a bit around the word but they are either refusing my dossier or they are straight up not accepting PhD in September 2023... I have tried Harvard-MIT HST Bioastronautics, MIT Aeroastro, JHU Bioengineering, in Europe: ULB in Belgium, DLR in Köln (Aerospace medicine center), UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and ISAE-Supaero in Toulouse (Neuroergonomics Department). If you know any more labs that offer research that could be realted to what I want to do (wherever in the world) or have any advices to give on how to use my experiences for applications I would be extremely grateful! If I could avoid working in a company for 1 year I would definetly be happy! Thank you in advance you all :)

Update: I would like to find something in Space Physiology from an Aerospace engineering perspective (how performance and cognition change in microgravity) :)

First of all, I post my story here, because I love this sub. Also, sorry for my English, I´m from Latinoamerica.

With this story I seek to vent from these last years of 💩💩 that happened because of the master's degree.

Context: at the beginning of the year 2018 and just after graduating from my biology degree, I decided to do my master's degree in water resources at La Salle University in Bogota, I decided to do this for my undergraduate thesis director, a professor whom I had high esteem and that on many occasions she supported me both academically and with family problems, she suggested that I enroll in this new master's degree that she had decided to open at the university. I, all ingenious decided to pay attention to her.

During 2018 and 2019, things went unnoticed, a lot was learned and important colleagues met, but the ordeal began with the thesis. What at the beginning was a year of work was developed in almost three years. And sadly, the professor who was now my master's thesis director had completely changed, she avoided meeting with me, she slowed down the corrections of the document, to the point where up to a month could pass between sending her the document and revising it, each correction had less sense or even had to rewrite the entire document again about four times. And although it is true that the pandemic slowed down the process, the problem worsened throughout 2022 to the point where I had to go to the house to ask for asylum to see if she corrected it or not. And even so, she avoided reviewing the documents as much as possible, making excuses. In short, it was a horrible period and more and more the university gave me less time to deliver the document. A week ago, the university notified me that I have to have the document ready before May 10 or if they are not thinking of combining another 8 million (what the semester is worth and money that I do not have) so that I can do a new semester and between the document. I implored my tutors, especially the professor to review my document, but now she says that it is the date that the document needs correction, too many corrections, and that it is up to her to decide whether or not I have to pay this semester. She now hates me because she says I'm lazy and stupid and don't write, even though I've already published in scientific journals.

To this day and with almost 5 years in the master's degree, I am already revising the final version of the document with the slightest hope that she will read it and be minimally decent so that her heart will soften and say that she is waiting for next Tuesday. I'm in bad shape, this last year I've had panic attacks because of my thesis and I've had to take painkillers.

If you read this far, I want to thank you. For now, I have to have hope and see what other options I have with an appointment I have with the dean.

Hi everyone, i am 20F from india and currently very much confused.

I've already completed my BCA, and I'm almost done with a 6-month graphic design training program. My relatives on my mother's side have been telling my mom that I should pursue a master's degree, like an MCA, because it would lead to better salary packages in the future.

The problem is that I don't want to go deeper into coding. I feel much more interested in motion graphics and animation. There aren't any good master's programs in those fields near me, and honestly, I don't want to get stuck in another cycle of assignments, exams, and college lectures.

I was thinking of doing a specialized diploma or certification course instead. But my mom believes that a master's degree is a much better investment for my future earning potential. Her point isn't wrong. My uncles didn't pursue master's degrees, while one of their cousins completed an M.Sc./M.Tech and ended up with a much better-paying job. So that's where her concern comes from.

At the same time, I feel like the creative industry works differently from fields like engineering or management.

So I'm confused.

1. Should I pursue MCA even if I don't enjoy coding?

2. Would a diploma or specialized course in motion graphics/animation be a better choice?

3. Do companies and brands care more about your portfolio or your degree?

I'd really appreciate advice from people working in graphic design, motion graphics, animation, or anyone who has faced a similar decision.

Hello !

J’ai une petite questions pour les étudiants qui sont déjà passés par mon master.

Quand est-ce que sont les entretiens en général (au alentour de quelle date ?)

Car j’ai 2 entretiens pour l’instant et je voudrai savoir si c’est mort pour les autres formations ou pas ?

Mercii 🫶🏼

Hi everyone,

I graduated just shy of two years ago with a bachelor's degree in journalism from a university here in the US, where I'm a citizen. I studied abroad in England during my time in college, and haven't stopped thinking about my time there ever since. I currently have a job in marketing, but I'm nervous that it will be harder to get into the 70-80k salary range with my current qualifications (a plethora of internships, my singular undergraduate degree, etc.) and I've been considering getting a Master's in Public Administration, perhaps overseas in either Ireland or England. The allure of completing the degree overseas would be a. getting to be abroad again b. cheaper price c. shorter program duration. I do, however, need to consider my return on investment. My questions are: 1. do you think having a master's degree from an international university would make US employers less likely to hire me in the future ? and 2. Do you think an MPA is worth the time/money in this economy/in this field? As far as what I would want my future career to look like, I would want a managerial role in a communications/marketing field.

I am going to start a master thesis. I want to know what the difference is between a bachelor and a master thesis. I am thinking about possible research questions but I do not know how to.

Hello i have a bachelor degree in computer science and i am working as an Android developer for a couple of years. I am from Greece and i want to find a relevant master degree in North Europe. Any advice or useful information?

Hello everyone,

I am looking for advice on whether I should continue education, if so, what path.

I just graduated w a BS in Civil Engineering and I also have an Associates degree in construction management. I was able to finish my engineering degree while working as a Project Manager for a Civil Contractor, where I was able to climb the ladder to a Project Manager position, and now I have been offered to become an Estimator.

My plan has been to work for contractors until I’m 35-40 and eventually transition to public sector such as a Department of Transportations (DOTs) to have more time for my family (yes, I know I will lose money, but I am looking for job security, less stress, and more free time for my family). I am now 28 in a 5 year relationship and looking to get married and start a family by 30 tops? I hope.

Now I am considering on continuing my education to get my masters in construction management or MBA or even Master of Law Studies for construction (MLS). Two reasons I would persue higher education is for 1. Self determination for higher education and 2. Get a higher paying job in public sector (DOTs). I will pursue my PE.

With that being said, I’m getting mixed opinions. Some say the PE will be just enough to secure a good job in public sector as a masters in construction or MBA or MLS. The MLS is last in my list as it is more interest in law, I have been part in many contract disputes claims etc so it interests me to learn more about it and hoping it would give me a boost in legal aspects in construction and maybe higher pay. But really Master of construction management seems to be the easiest, cheapest, and fastest but also the least useful according to other posts but I suppose it depends on what you are trying to do.

Anyhow, let me know your thoughts.

I started a master in a wet lab about 3.5 months ago. I'm currently working independently (used to have a PhD student looking after me and making sure I don't blow up anything) and I just feel so stupid. I'm used to doing pretty well in students' lab and in university as a whole, and it's not like that anymore... I keep making mistakes, and stuff doesn't work, but I'm working so hard in order to not disappoint my PI and I feel like I constantly do. Any advice on how not to feel like the worst master's student?

I'm looking for a city/university do to my master in marketing.

I would like to go to a medium city with good nighlife, students friendly, where i can have lots of fun.

(btw I don't want to sell a kidney to study)

Any recommendations?

I graduated from university of Sydney majoring in UX /UI , product design and I have been finding jobs for like 6 mths but there was no offer … am thinking if I should go study master instead . And if I do what master degree do u think is worth it ?? I learned marketing too . Thank you !

I recently completed my master's degree in TESOL, but I'm also interested in exploring other fields like data science, IT, and computer science. I'm currently an English lecturer at a university in Vietnam, and I'm contemplating the direction of my further education. While pursuing a PhD in TESOL or linguistics is an option, I'm not entirely convinced of its value for my career.

My Vietnamese colleagues have suggested that I should directly pursue a PhD. However, peers from more developed Asian countries have advised that diversifying my expertise into other fields might be more beneficial for my career progression.

Hi,

I find myself at a crossroads in my academic and professional journey and could use some advice from this knowledgeable community. Here's a bit about my background:

I recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business from a prestigious European business school, and I also have some internship experience in the financial sector. However, I'm torn between two potential paths to further my education and career in finance, and I'd greatly appreciate your insights on the matter.

1. Option 1: Master in Management (MIM) at IE Business School. I have received an offer for the Master in Management program at IE Business School, but I'm unsure if it aligns perfectly with my career goals in finance, specifically wanting to go into IB and later on PE. Moreover, the program's cost is quite substantial, which adds to my uncertainty. Considering my aspirations, is the MIM at IE Business School the right choice, and would it provide the necessary foundation for my desired career path? Worth noting is that I am also quite interested in pursuing a career in managment consulting, but finance is my primary goal especially since I already have some work experience in the sector.

2. Option 2: Taking a "Year Off" for GMAT and applying to Top European Master Programs. Given my interest in pursuing a career in finance, I believe I could benefit from a more finance-focused Master's program. However, I didn't have the opportunity to apply to other programs due to time constraints and lack of a strong GMAT score. Now, I'm contemplating dedicating a year to intensive GMAT preparation while also working remotely in a finance-related internship (which I've gotten an offer from also). This approach would allow me to apply to and potentially get accepted into esteemed European Master's programs, including institutions like LBS, HEC, LSE, Bocconi, which may offer better alignment with my career aspirations. I believe this could be a good path but what if I don't get into any of the great schools that I just mentioned and then will have missed out on the master program at IE, and ish wasted one year?

If you have any experiences or insights on IE Business School's Master in Management program for finance careers or recommendations based on my situation, I would be extremely grateful.

Thank you all for your time and assistance!