Advice for New Students
Higher Education is a constantly evolving and fascinating field. A career in this field requires a passion for educating others, a dedication to understanding the needs of others, but most of all, a desire to help others succeed in their goals. However, a career in this field requires much more than just a desire. You must also be ready and willing to work hard to achieve those ends. This program will guide you in how to do just that.
If you are considering a Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration at Georgia Southern University, do not hesitate. The professors are fantastic and the course content is not only interesting, but relevant to our field. Most importantly, this program will certainly help you achieve your goals. As a student, I have learned so much from each course, not only through the content, but the challenging assignments and discussions throughout the program. We have been asked not only to understand the field of higher education, but to practically apply our knowledge to each and every division of the field. This includes understanding how typical institutions work, how they work as part of the system, how political agendas can affect and have affected higher education, how students best learn, the evolving landscape of the “average student,” how to best conduct research in higher education, and a vast amount of other, pertinent information. This program is comprehensive, to say the least, and will give you an advantage in our field.
If you have already begun the program, congratulations! I was in your shoes only twenty months ago, and I was thrilled to begin my journey. As with everything in life, the time goes by quickly. Invest as much time and mental energy as you can into each and every course. This program is online, and you will get out of it as much as you put into it. Therefore, give it all you can! Each course offers something unique and vital to the field of higher education and they are taught by some of the most knowledgeable professors in the field. Take advantage of your time with them by taking their assignments and discussions seriously. Read the material until you fully grasp it.
Also, take advantage of your graduate student status. In higher education, many will go out of their way to help you as a graduate student. When assigned certain projects, such as the field observation, interview, or practicum, shoot for the moon. Rarely will someone turn you down, because we support each other in higher education. Take advantage of this: make contacts and network. These will be invaluable when you are preparing to graduate. This time will go by quickly, so do not waste a second of it.
This program is so unique. You have resources beyond measure that can make your educational experience much more comprehensive if you take advantage of them. Use everything you can, and this program will help you become an amazing higher education administrator.
If you are considering a Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration at Georgia Southern University, do not hesitate. The professors are fantastic and the course content is not only interesting, but relevant to our field. Most importantly, this program will certainly help you achieve your goals. As a student, I have learned so much from each course, not only through the content, but the challenging assignments and discussions throughout the program. We have been asked not only to understand the field of higher education, but to practically apply our knowledge to each and every division of the field. This includes understanding how typical institutions work, how they work as part of the system, how political agendas can affect and have affected higher education, how students best learn, the evolving landscape of the “average student,” how to best conduct research in higher education, and a vast amount of other, pertinent information. This program is comprehensive, to say the least, and will give you an advantage in our field.
If you have already begun the program, congratulations! I was in your shoes only twenty months ago, and I was thrilled to begin my journey. As with everything in life, the time goes by quickly. Invest as much time and mental energy as you can into each and every course. This program is online, and you will get out of it as much as you put into it. Therefore, give it all you can! Each course offers something unique and vital to the field of higher education and they are taught by some of the most knowledgeable professors in the field. Take advantage of your time with them by taking their assignments and discussions seriously. Read the material until you fully grasp it.
Also, take advantage of your graduate student status. In higher education, many will go out of their way to help you as a graduate student. When assigned certain projects, such as the field observation, interview, or practicum, shoot for the moon. Rarely will someone turn you down, because we support each other in higher education. Take advantage of this: make contacts and network. These will be invaluable when you are preparing to graduate. This time will go by quickly, so do not waste a second of it.
This program is so unique. You have resources beyond measure that can make your educational experience much more comprehensive if you take advantage of them. Use everything you can, and this program will help you become an amazing higher education administrator.