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How to utilize your master’s degree well? How to utilize it to unlock all its potential?
Getting into a master’s degree program is much easier than surviving it. But the thing is to achieve that bougie lifestyle we all want, just surviving with a master’s degree is not enough. Thriving in it is the only way to go. Mentors of YourPedia Global have put their heads together and chalked out a game plan that will help you to make the most of your master’s degree as you progress in it.
To fully utilize a master’s degree, it is important to take a strategic approach to education and career development. The following steps can help you make the most of your degree and increase your chances of success in any chosen field.
First semester: We are aware that many of you were looking forward to having a “Zindigi Na Milegi Dobara” moment in your master’s, but you should know that, “Master’s Bhi Na Milegi Dobara” is a reality. During your first semester, it is crucial to focus on getting a good grade point average (CGPA). This will help you maintain a strong academic record and increase your chances of getting accepted into prestigious programs or landing a desirable job. Additionally, you should talk to your seniors and try to get involved in a good project that aligns with your interests and career goals. As it is said well begun is half done, so let’s start as winners in the very first semester.
Second semester: In the second semester, it is important to maintain the good CGPA that you achieved in the first semester. Additionally, it is important to conduct a rigorous literature review on your project. This will help you gain a deep understanding of the current state of research in your field and identify gaps in the literature that you can address in your own work. You should also make a record of different professors working in the same research area throughout the world, as this will help you identify potential supervisors for your PhD. Aside from academics, it’s also important to network as much as possible. Get yourself out there and make friends with your seniors. You never know when someone might be ready to give you a referral in a multi-million conglomerate. Get connected to as many professionals as possible in your field of research through LinkedIn etc.
Third semester: In the third semester, if you are looking to pursue further studies, you should start preparing for exams such as the GRE, IELTS, or TOEFL. (yes, the infamous English exams where you have to again try and understand the rules of grammar. Time to go relive your school trauma). These exams are often required for admission to PhD programs. Additionally, you should work on creating a strong CV and an effective email template. You should then reach out to professors working in your area of interest and explain your research proposal. By the end of the semester, you should apply to 5-6 PhD programs in universities around the world.
Fourth semester: During your final semester, get ready for placements and try to get a good offer from a company. Additionally, you should focus on completing your master’s thesis project and writing at least one publication. By this time, you should have received 1-2 offers for PhD programs, and you can use this information to plan your next step. You finally have that shiny piece of paper that gives you validation as an intellectual in your hand. Now it’s time to network, work, earn, and enjoy your life on your own terms. (Don’t forget to flaunt a little too)
By following these steps, you can make the most of your master’s degree and increase your chances of success in your chosen field. Masters is not the time to be a procrastinator. With your younger cousins starting college, this is the time to step into your adult shoes and act as a role model for other young adults. (or at least do it to flex your cool car/house/job in the future)
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