What Masters Degree Should I Get?

Yes, those are the only careers in science that make money.

No, but my parents really want me to go into something professional and well-respected.

Of course, I have options. I'm exploring new things every day.

I have options, but I know the degree I am getting now won't help me reach my goals.

Not really; I just don't think I'll be able to get the job I want right now.

Of course, a graduate degree is the only way.

I'm not too sure what my goals are, but I know I love a certain discipline.

I can't even decide what I want to eat for dinner. Long-term goals are too much pressure.

It's so disturbing. Sometimes there is not enough food on the table.

I don't know, man; never been in poverty.

Yeah, I know it's hard to pay bills and rent, but we gonna make it through it.

It's so hard to pay fees for even my school, but I am not gonna stay like this forever.

No, I need a divorce from school. I could never come back to school and be perfectly fine.

I enjoy being in school and am excited to learn more.

School is painful, but no pain, no gain.

If I'm in the right program, I could put in a few more years.

No, I'm pretty sure I know where my passions lie.

Yes, it will also make me more competitive in graduate school.

Yes, I need to see what else is out there.

Work experience will help confirm that.

Nothing could scare me more. I love science, but research is not for me.

I like working with people. I could conduct research with people.

Research doesn't pay enough for me.

I love working independently. I can't wait to be in charge of my own education.

What's a career counselor?

Yes, we're on a first-name basis.

Yes, career counselor, academic adviser, and a possible research mentor.

No.

Yes, and I want the title to go with it.

Of course, but if I do what I love, the money will come.

Yes, right now.

I want to make money, but I could wait a bit longer to make real big money.

Yes, and superb research will help me become one.

Yes, through advocacy and health education.

No, I just want to be employed.

I just want to find something I love doing. It doesn't matter if I am a leader or not.