Graduate Students

polinutrigirl · 04-28-2007, 03:04 PM

I didn't see a thread for grad. students, so I thought I'd start one. I'm a 26 yr. old female, going to Boston University. I am studying International Relations, specializing in security studies. I work full-time as a paralegal / office manager & go to school part-time. I should graduate sometime in 2008.

My undergraduate degree was in History, from St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH.

How 'bout you?

zp13bucs · 04-28-2007, 11:13 PM

24 yr old going to the University of Notre Dame. PhD program in aerospace engineering. never thought it was hard to find time to workout, but that was before i came to grad school...good luck

itsbobt · 04-29-2007, 07:19 AM

I'm working on a MS in Electrical Engineering at the University of South Carolina, and I'm on active duty in the Navy. Working out has been a part of the daily routine for so long that grad school hasn't really interfered with that part. What bugs me the most is that it is enough work already planning and preparing meals for a full day's work, then you have to somehow work meals around classes in the evening too. The day becomes long. I look forward to finishing in December.

polinutrigirl · 04-29-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by itsbobt

I'm working on a MS in Electrical Engineering at the University of South Carolina, and I'm on active duty in the Navy. Working out has been a part of the daily routine for so long that grad school hasn't really interfered with that part. What bugs me the most is that it is enough work already planning and preparing meals for a full day's work, then you have to somehow work meals around classes in the evening too. The day becomes long. I look forward to finishing in December.

I completely agree w/ you re: meal planning. I use Fitday; it's helped me a lot. Are you going into the Navy as a career?

polinutrigirl · 04-29-2007, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zp13bucs

24 yr old going to the University of Notre Dame. PhD program in aerospace engineering. never thought it was hard to find time to workout, but that was before i came to grad school...good luck

Wow. Ph.D. in Aerospace Eng. That's very impressive. What do you want to do following your graduation?

zp13bucs · 04-29-2007, 09:25 PM

thanks for the encouragement...planning on moving out west and working on systems integration for Boeing, but that's a few years away. What about yourself?

I third the meal planning, everyday just seems to be so different that preparing and eating is all over the place.

crease123 · 04-29-2007, 09:35 PM

I doing my masters in economics now in University of Buffalo. I was doing materials science and engineering during my undergrad days, but discovered that engineering wasnt for me so I made the switch.

Couldn't be happier

welcmhm · 04-30-2007, 05:04 AM

I'm a 26 year old JD-MBA student at Duke University. During the rest of the year, I'm in the L.A. area though.

domenickb · 04-30-2007, 08:42 AM

I'm 25 years old, at John Molson School of Business. I'm about 6 months away from becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Then, it's off the Law School.

itsbobt · 04-30-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by polinutrigirl

I completely agree w/ you re: meal planning. I use Fitday; it's helped me a lot. Are you going into the Navy as a career?

I've used fitday, and when I've been active with it I've also been eating well, so I guess I know what I need to do.

I don't know how long I'll be in the Navy. Until I have the guts to move to Vegas and play poker for a living.

I get that question a lot and it still seems funny to ask if I'm going to retire at my current job when I'm only 25. Where do you work? Do you plan to retire there?

polinutrigirl · 04-30-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zp13bucs

thanks for the encouragement...planning on moving out west and working on systems integration for Boeing, but that's a few years away. What about yourself?

I third the meal planning, everyday just seems to be so different that preparing and eating is all over the place.

I want to get a job in government/politics. Politics and nutrition are my favorite hobbies/interests.

polinutrigirl · 04-30-2007, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by welcmhm

I'm a 26 year old JD-MBA student at Duke University. During the rest of the year, I'm in the L.A. area though.

Wow, you go cross-country for school, huh? That must be interesting.

polinutrigirl · 04-30-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by itsbobt

I've used fitday, and when I've been active with it I've also been eating well, so I guess I know what I need to do.

I don't know how long I'll be in the Navy. Until I have the guts to move to Vegas and play poker for a living.

I get that question a lot and it still seems funny to ask if I'm going to retire at my current job when I'm only 25. Where do you work? Do you plan to retire there?

I'm currently the head paralegal @ a solo immigration law firm. No, I don't plan on retiring there. I love my job, but I don't want to go into law; I want to do politics / intern'l relations. But I get along w/ my boss (the attorney) and it pays my way through my part-time grad. studies.

welcmhm · 05-01-2007, 12:03 PM

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Wow, you go cross-country for school, huh? That must be interesting.

Yeah, I usually drive out from L.A. to North Carolina, but ship my car back in the summer. It can be a hassle, but the school is worth it.

itsbobt · 05-01-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by polinutrigirl

I'm currently the head paralegal @ a solo immigration law firm. No, I don't plan on retiring there. I love my job, but I don't want to go into law; I want to do politics / intern'l relations. But I get along w/ my boss (the attorney) and it pays my way through my part-time grad. studies.

Awesome. What kind of involvement do you want to have in politics?

polinutrigirl · 05-05-2007, 07:36 PM

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Awesome. What kind of involvement do you want to have in politics?

I'd really like to be an aide to a Congressman or Senator in some international relations capacity at this point. Part of me would love to run for office myself, but I don't know if I have what it takes to be a politician. I tend to be blunt and I'm firm in my beliefs...I find it hard to compromise on them. I like to say what I think! I want to get involved somehow in security.

Boston03G35 · 05-07-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zp13bucs

24 yr old going to the University of Notre Dame. PhD program in aerospace engineering.

If ever looking for a great job after you graduate and wouldnt mind re locating...

Check out

www.ll.mit.edu - and PM me.....

They pay bundles for PhD's (over 50% of employees hold them)

ShogunAssassin · 05-08-2007, 04:34 AM

I'm getting my MBA from the University of South Carolina and an IMBA from the Wirtschafts Universitat in Vienna.

I got my BA in History/East Asian Studies from the University of Arizona.

Bodyboarder · 05-08-2007, 03:34 PM

Getting my MBA in International Business at Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) but had an undergrad in Accounting. Im good as an accountant but I would much rather do something else, I don't think Im built to be an accountant, Im too loud and active plus is it just me or does anyone else not like accountants as human beings lol (too anal and loner-ish, which I am also not hehe)

LikeLion · 05-08-2007, 03:43 PM

an now fi mi 2cent,

M.S. in MIS from Nova Southeastern University
B.S. in Operations & Information Systems Management and International Business from Penn State University

polinutrigirl · 05-10-2007, 05:09 PM

That's quite ambitious! What kind of law do you want to do? I'm a paralegal at a law firm full-time right now.

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Originally Posted by domenickb

I'm 25 years old, at John Molson School of Business. I'm about 6 months away from becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Then, it's off the Law School.

polinutrigirl · 05-10-2007, 05:10 PM

What's an IMBA?

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Originally Posted by ShogunAssassin

I'm getting my MBA from the University of South Carolina and an IMBA from the Wirtschafts Universitat in Vienna.

I got my BA in History/East Asian Studies from the University of Arizona.

polinutrigirl · 05-10-2007, 05:11 PM

I don't like math, so I definitely like people who will do it for me.

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Originally Posted by Bodyboarder

Getting my MBA in International Business at Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) but had an undergrad in Accounting. Im good as an accountant but I would much rather do something else, I don't think Im built to be an accountant, Im too loud and active plus is it just me or does anyone else not like accountants as human beings lol (too anal and loner-ish, which I am also not hehe)

polinutrigirl · 05-10-2007, 05:13 PM

but what's MIS?

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Originally Posted by LikeLion

an now fi mi 2cent,

M.S. in MIS from Nova Southeastern University
B.S. in Operations & Information Systems Management and International Business from Penn State University

bigfrog · 05-10-2007, 08:10 PM

B.A. in Human Services
B.S. in Exercise Science
M.S. in Rehabilitation

Want to go back for Ph.D in Sport Psychology or Exercise Physiology.

Bodyboarder · 05-10-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by polinutrigirl

I don't like math, so I definitely like people who will do it for me.

Hehe its really easy, Accounting is all about managing information, the math is all simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Its the job people don't want to do because you have to know how to look up information and keep on top of current regulations and control information correctly, but its really not as hard as people think, BUT it is just as boring as everyone says it is lol. Thats why im going for a change with an MBA in international business to find a different career/job I like, don't really know what kind of jobs are out there for international business students but Im still going for it hehe.

MCS · 05-11-2007, 09:16 PM

Another Bostonian here. I'm 23-year-old male, and I go to Harvard Law. Good to hear that there are some other folks who aren't letting their studies get in the way of their progress!

get.CAPITAL · 05-14-2007, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by polinutrigirl

Politics and nutrition are my favorite hobbies/interests.

THAT'S what's up!!!!!!

VTBuffZete · 05-14-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by get.CAPITAL

THAT'S what's up!!!!!!

Agreed. Good to see some more like-minded folks out there.

I'm a 25 y/o MBA student at VCU. Did my undergrad at Virginia Tech, earned a B.S. in Marketing Management. I used to manage a gym and currently work as a personal trainer. Would love to find a way to merge my passion for business with fitness when I'm done.

ps-polinutrigirl, I worked as a legislative aide for a brief period on "the Hill" thinking I wanted to get into the political arena as well. I quickly learned that all politicians come from either a) money or b) fame and decided starting at the bottom wasn't for me. If politics is truly your passion, I wish you the best of luck. Hopefully you'll fair better than I did

polinutrigirl · 05-14-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MCS

Another Bostonian here. I'm 23-year-old male, and I go to Harvard Law. Good to hear that there are some other folks who aren't letting their studies get in the way of their progress!

We grad. students need to support each other. It's difficult (for me) to work full-time, go to school part-time and still make time for the gym, extracurriculars, seeing friends. But work/school/gym are all important to me, so I just make it work.