should i do a master's so I have a reason to leave the house
I have strict parents, so I'm not usually allowed out. I just finished my undergrad.
Reply 1
Hi,
As much as I understand the need/want for more education as a source for filling the gap after graduation, with the dedication that's needed for a masters my advice would be no, if it's simply for this reason.
As a masters is as it says in the title, mastering your subject, there is a lot of time and dedication that's expected from you as well as a passion for the subject itself. As this can be very mentally and physically draining if you are not interested in the subject, it can have a negative affect on most people.
If you happen to be very interested in the subject you want to master in, and would find this rewarding and getting out of the house is an added bonus, then by all means go for it.
Remember there are other avenues such as apprenticeships that you can go down.
Best of luck,
Meg 🙂
MA Popular Music Student
As much as I understand the need/want for more education as a source for filling the gap after graduation, with the dedication that's needed for a masters my advice would be no, if it's simply for this reason.
As a masters is as it says in the title, mastering your subject, there is a lot of time and dedication that's expected from you as well as a passion for the subject itself. As this can be very mentally and physically draining if you are not interested in the subject, it can have a negative affect on most people.
If you happen to be very interested in the subject you want to master in, and would find this rewarding and getting out of the house is an added bonus, then by all means go for it.
Remember there are other avenues such as apprenticeships that you can go down.
Best of luck,
Meg 🙂
MA Popular Music Student
Reply 2
Hi,
I'm glad to see your question and I hope to be able to give you some advice here.
Firstly, I can understand why you have made the decision to want to continue your studies now, but I still have few points I would like to share with you.
I don't exactly think that it's a good choice for you to continue studying for a masters. If you already have a direction in which you want to continue your studies and you've been enjoying your studies during your undergraduate degree, then I think it's a good choice to continue.
But if you don't think you've been enjoying your studies that much, then I would like you to think carefully about this idea, and with applications for postgraduate entry in the final stages this year, it's a not-so-complete consideration.
I would suggest now that you first consider achieving financial independence, as it is difficult to support yourself in any decision you make if you don't have the financial support to do so.
I hope my advice will help you.
Yu
Wrexham University Student Rep – 3rd Year Media Production student
I'm glad to see your question and I hope to be able to give you some advice here.
Firstly, I can understand why you have made the decision to want to continue your studies now, but I still have few points I would like to share with you.
I don't exactly think that it's a good choice for you to continue studying for a masters. If you already have a direction in which you want to continue your studies and you've been enjoying your studies during your undergraduate degree, then I think it's a good choice to continue.
But if you don't think you've been enjoying your studies that much, then I would like you to think carefully about this idea, and with applications for postgraduate entry in the final stages this year, it's a not-so-complete consideration.
I would suggest now that you first consider achieving financial independence, as it is difficult to support yourself in any decision you make if you don't have the financial support to do so.
I hope my advice will help you.
Yu
Wrexham University Student Rep – 3rd Year Media Production student
Reply 3
Original post by WrexhamUniReps
Hi,
I'm glad to see your question and I hope to be able to give you some advice here.
Firstly, I can understand why you have made the decision to want to continue your studies now, but I still have few points I would like to share with you.
I don't exactly think that it's a good choice for you to continue studying for a masters. If you already have a direction in which you want to continue your studies and you've been enjoying your studies during your undergraduate degree, then I think it's a good choice to continue.
But if you don't think you've been enjoying your studies that much, then I would like you to think carefully about this idea, and with applications for postgraduate entry in the final stages this year, it's a not-so-complete consideration.
I would suggest now that you first consider achieving financial independence, as it is difficult to support yourself in any decision you make if you don't have the financial support to do so.
I hope my advice will help you.
Yu
Wrexham University Student Rep – 3rd Year Media Production student
I'm glad to see your question and I hope to be able to give you some advice here.
Firstly, I can understand why you have made the decision to want to continue your studies now, but I still have few points I would like to share with you.
I don't exactly think that it's a good choice for you to continue studying for a masters. If you already have a direction in which you want to continue your studies and you've been enjoying your studies during your undergraduate degree, then I think it's a good choice to continue.
But if you don't think you've been enjoying your studies that much, then I would like you to think carefully about this idea, and with applications for postgraduate entry in the final stages this year, it's a not-so-complete consideration.
I would suggest now that you first consider achieving financial independence, as it is difficult to support yourself in any decision you make if you don't have the financial support to do so.
I hope my advice will help you.
Yu
Wrexham University Student Rep – 3rd Year Media Production student
Hi, thank you for your response. My undergrad was psychology related, and I'm thinking of narrowing down my master's to mental health psychology. And I definitely am interested and have enjoyed it.
Reply 4
Original post by Anonymous
I have strict parents, so I'm not usually allowed out. I just finished my undergrad.
Anon,
Congrats on finishing your undergrad : )!
Have you just moved back home after being away or did you commute to uni? Either way, it must be tough to feel like you don't have the freedom to come and go. Are you looking for a job or wanting to take time to rest post uni?
You may need to talk to your parents about needing to get out of the house more and ways in which it's affecting your wellbeing (feeling more down, frustrated, annoyed – bored) and the need for more independence.
You could look for volunteer work, which would look good on a CV and help you get out more. You could also take up a fitness goal and could take up running or cycling as a way of getting out the house. You could even offer to do errands to help you get more fresh air.
Once you are working, it will be easier as there be a daily reason to get out the house and as said in a previous post you will have financial independence, which will make it easier for you to do the things that you want to do.
If you do want to a Masters – do, but remember it's an intense year (if you do full-time) and you're likely to be in the same situation you are in now, in a year's time, so it might be worthwhile to try and talk to your parents and to find some middle ground.
Hope that helps,
Oluwatosin – 3rd year student – University of Huddersfield
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