The Great Doctoral Degree Hunt: Part VII (Big News!)
I waited all of February to hear back from the two colleges that I applied to: Union Institute and University and Michigan State University. The pros for Union were that the program was Interdisciplinary, meaning my focus and final project wasn’t limited, and I knew someone already in the program who gave me the inside scoop. The pros for MSU was that it was half the cost of Union (ugg the cost!) and not as many credit hours (it was also a great program- very widely known). I was really happy with my two choices and I was confident in my applications.
The Great Doctoral Degree Hunt: Part VI
Mission 10: Apply to Scholarships
Going into the scholarship process, I didn’t realize there were so many specific scholarships out there for individual differences. I found scholarships for left handers, triplets, little people, tall people, duck calling, and animal care experience. Continue reading
The Great Doctoral Degree Hunt: Part V
Next up, scholarships. I actually didn’t apply for any scholarships for my past few degrees, but this time it’s something I must do. First things first: Continue reading
The Great Doctoral Degree Hunt: Part IV
It’s official- the applications have arrived at the schools of choice! Mission 8 is complete! Please read on to learn more about my applications.
The Great Doctoral Degree Hunt: Part III

Photo by cesarharada.comI feel great that I am at this stage. Some things I’ve learned from a few weeks ago: Continue reading








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