graduate school success stories

One success story is of Jane. She entered graduate school with a passion for environmental science. Despite facing financial hardships and a heavy course load, she managed to secure several research grants. Through her hard work, she published multiple influential papers during her graduate years, which led to her getting a top - notch job offer at a leading environmental research institute right after graduation.

Another example is Lisa in the field of literature. In graduate school, she focused on a very niche area of 18th - century literature. She faced a lot of skepticism from her peers as it was considered an unpopular area. But Lisa didn't care. She traveled to various libraries across the country to access rare manuscripts. Her in - depth research led to a well - received book on the subject. After graduating, she became a sought - after lecturer at a prestigious university, teaching her beloved 18th - century literature.

One graduate success story is about Jane. She graduated from a business school. Right after graduation, she joined a startup. Through her hard work and the knowledge she gained at school, she helped the startup grow exponentially. Now she is a partner in the company.

Networking also plays a big role. During their graduate studies, those who succeed usually build a good network. They connect with professors, classmates, and industry professionals. This network can provide job opportunities, advice, and even investment in the case of starting a business. A graduate might get a job referral from a former classmate who is already in the industry.

One of my graduate school stories is about a group project. We were a team of five with different backgrounds. At first, we had a lot of disagreements on the approach. But after long discussions and finally compromising, we came up with an innovative solution. It was a great learning experience about teamwork and communication in graduate school.

Another horror story is dealing with difficult advisors. I've heard of an advisor who would constantly change the requirements for a thesis at the last minute. The student had to rewrite large portions of their work multiple times, causing a great deal of stress and delaying their graduation significantly. It was really frustrating for the student as they had no idea what was expected of them in the end.

Group projects can be a horror. You get teamed up with people who don't pull their weight. I was once in a group where one member never showed up for meetings or did any work, and the rest of us had to cover for him. It led to a lot of arguments and stress.

I had a nightmare experience with a thesis advisor. He was always unavailable. When he was, he would criticize my work harshly without really guiding me on how to improve. It made the whole thesis - writing process a long and agonizing journey.

Many ITT Tech graduates have also been successful in climbing the corporate ladder. Take Mike, for instance. He graduated from ITT Tech and began as an entry - level technician in a small firm. Over time, with the skills and knowledge he gained from his studies, he was able to progress to a managerial position. His ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems, which he learned at ITT Tech, was highly valued by his employers.

One key element is perseverance. For example, J.K. Rowling, a college graduate. After facing numerous rejections of her manuscript, she didn't give up. And finally, the 'Harry Potter' series became a global phenomenon.