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College life is hard, and it’s even harder without an emotional-support water bottle. As you move on from your undergraduate years to a graduate one, embrace this change with open arms, but also, invest in the perfect water bottle to make it better. Which will it be? Take this quiz to find out! What time do...

Graphic by: Jose Gonzalez-Campelo Deciding whether to attend graduate school is a significant decision to make. For those who do decide to take their educational journeys a step further, choosing the right graduate school is even more crucial. Our very own, University of Houston, is home to a developed...

So you’re entering the final year of your master’s program, huh? Congratulations! I’d say it’s all downhill from here but… it’s not. It’s actually more akin to putting on a backpack filled with rocks and running up a hill on zero percent. But you can’t quit now! There’s too much at stake. I’m assuming you may have a...

Graduate programs require a lot of work and commitment from their students. When considering a master’s degree, research all the different cool and exciting programs available to you. Checking the admission requirements wouldn’t hurt either.  Here is a list of a few unique and interesting graduate programs offered...

As the end of the semester is nearing for graduating seniors, students may be weighing whether or not grad school is worth the investment. It can be a fruitful one that greatly benefits some students’ career trajectories, while it has minimal effects on others. Students considering pursuing grad school must weigh the...

As the years finishing your undergrad come to a swift close, the open door to life after college beacons to you. In fear, you turned back around and go for the second door; Grad school. Nosey neighbors and overbearing family members call to you from the land of the living… What are you going to study?  I don’t...

With over 25 dual degree graduate programs, the opportunities at UH can quickly become overwhelming. If you’re determined to earn multiple degrees while saving both money and time, dual degree programs are helpful to look into. Students commonly double major for their undergraduate degree, which is immensely...

When applying to grad school, there are many questions you will have to consider.  “What opportunities will I be getting?” “Is this worth it?”  “Will I be living in a High School Musical spinoff where they all go to college? And Zac Efron will take my hand and bring me to all his basketball...

If you’ve been wondering whether or not to apply to grad school, here is a checklist for the steps needed to apply at The University of Houston. 1) Start an application through the ApplyWeb website at UH. To start an application, you must create an account. Creating an account will allow you to view anything...

The exacerbating pressures of transitioning from an undergraduate student to a graduate student can be quite a challenge when your non-academic life is difficult to balance.  Graduate school is a transcendent experience for a young adult. Coming up with enough money for rent with an entry-level job, dealing with...