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duga · 02-28-2010, 09:59 PM

I'm in a similar situation. I have a degree in genetics and have been considering graduate school. I went to Purdue, which is known for its engineering, and most of my friends that studied that went straight out to get a job. I think Janszoon is right about working a bit before heading to grad school. Not only will you be able to chip away at your student loan debt (assuming you have some), but you will be in a better situation to get the hell out if you decide you couldn't imagine doing that the rest of your life.

For me, I got kinda stuck...to make any real progress in science you kind of need grad school. But engineers do just fine with a BS.

02-28-2010, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	I'm in a similar situation. I have a degree in genetics and have been considering graduate school. I went to Purdue, which is known for its engineering, and most of my friends that studied that went straight out to get a job. I think Janszoon is right about working a bit before heading to grad school. Not only will you be able to chip away at your student loan debt (assuming you have some), but you will be in a better situation to get the hell out if you decide you couldn't imagine doing that the rest of your life. For me, I got kinda stuck...to make any real progress in science you kind of need grad school. But engineers do just fine with a BS. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...