Having your ambition, holding dreams and making endless
efforts to keep "to be what you wanted to be." To pursue
what you want to be, from the ambition and dream, even if
someone says "it is okay anymore". Continue to pursue it
until you are satisfied yourself.
2. What are quite different before …
Undergrad Now and then
Timetable Full up with lectures Totally blank
If no lecture Go home Stay at lab
Task Given by someone Decided by myself
Attitude Passive Active
(give & take)
Requirement Learn Outcome
Deadline Easily meet Difficult
Criterion GPA or score Whether the
outcome is original
and world's top-
ranked ?
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9. • Space, desk and chair for you to concentrate in research
• Computer and software to enhance your possibility
• Equipments to refine and prove your hypothesis
• Books to brush up your knowledge
• Research project that you can join and get what you should do
• Domestic/International conference for you to present what
you did (get human network, inspiration from others, advices)
• Hints and inspirations from discussion with colleagues
• Authenticity, perspective and judgement from your supervisor
What the lab provide you
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10. • Space, desk and chair for you to concentrate in research
• Computer and software to enhance your possibility
• Equipments to refine and prove your hypothesis
• Books to brush up your knowledge
• Research project that you can join and get what you should do
• Domestic/International conference for you to present what
you did (get human network, inspiration from others, advices)
• Hints and inspirations from discussion with colleagues
• Authenticity, perspective and judgement from your supervisor
What the lab provide you
Research Ability
You can
take
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12. • Space, desk and chair
• Computer and software
• Equipments
• Books
• Research experiments
• Domestic/International conference
• Hints and inspirations from discussion with colleagues
• Authenticity, perspective and judgement from your supervisor
Where the cost comes from
It comes from
RESEARCH
BUDGETs,
which is not
provided by your
tuition fees
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15. A graduate school (sometimes shortened as grad
school) is a school that awards advanced
academic degrees (i.e. master's and doctoral degrees)
with the general requirement that students must have
earned a previous undergraduate (bachelor's) degree
[1][2] with a high grade point average.
Producing original research is a significant component
of graduate studies in the humanities (e.g., English
literature, history, philosophy), sciences (e.g., biology,
chemistry, zoology) and social sciences (e.g., sociology).
This research typically leads to the writing
and defense of a thesis or dissertation. In graduate
programs that are oriented towards professional
training (e.g., MPA, MBA, MHA), the degrees may
consist solely of coursework, without an original
research or thesis component.
What “Graduate school” is
https://en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Graduate_school
Doctor of Philosophy
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16. A graduate school (sometimes shortened as grad
school) is a school that awards advanced
academic degrees (i.e. master's and doctoral degrees)
with the general requirement that students must have
earned a previous undergraduate (bachelor's) degree
[1][2] with a high grade point average.
Producing original research is a significant component
of graduate studies in the humanities (e.g., English
literature, history, philosophy), sciences (e.g., biology,
chemistry, zoology) and social sciences (e.g., sociology).
This research typically leads to the writing
and defense of a thesis or dissertation. In graduate
programs that are oriented towards professional
training (e.g., MPA, MBA, MHA), the degrees may
consist solely of coursework, without an original
research or thesis component.
What “Graduate school” is
https://en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Graduate_school
Doctor of Philosophy
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17. A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, Ph.D.,
or DPhil; Latin Philosophiae Doctor) is a type
of doctoral degree awarded by universities in
many countries. Ph.D.s are awarded for a wide
r a n g e o f p r o g r a m s i n t h e s c i e n c e s
(e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics,
etc.), engineering, and humanities (history,
geography, literature, musicology, etc.), among
others.
A P h . D . c a n d i d a t e m u s t s u b m i t a
project, thesis or dissertation often consisting of a
body of original academic research, which is in
principle worthy of publication in a international
certified reviewed journal.
What “Doctor of Philosophy ” is
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Philosophy
Degree awarding ceremony of
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20. Although it’s not strictly necessary to
have a firm view of your future career
before applying to graduate school, it
certainly helps. This is because grad
school often acts as the academic
version of professional training,
enabling students to graduate with all
the right knowledge in all the right
places, ready to jump straight into
their desired careers.
1. Invest in your future
Either way, students applying to graduate school should do so with
their eyes on the future, seeing further study as an investment in
their own potential and not simply as a way to postpone the end of
student life.
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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21. More people than ever are attending
graduate school today, and because
of this an undergraduate degree
alone can sometimes fail to get you
noticed alongside equally or more
highly qualified candidates. With
university education in contemporary
society increasingly viewed as more
of a rite of passage than a luxury,
2. Get noticed in today’s job market
and 11% of the workforce (in the UK) now holding a graduate
degree, bachelor degree holders are struggling to appeal to
employers even at entry level in certain industries – especially
when up against candidates with PhDs.
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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22. Whereas much of the worth of an
undergraduate degree is in the
qualification itself, the most important
reasons to go to grad school may be
more for the professional skills you’ll
gain, the personal development you’ll
3. Get more than a qualification
undergo and the valuable connections you’ll make with fellow
graduate students, academics and industry experts.
It’s frequently said that grad school is about much more than
obtaining a few letters behind your name and a fancy piece of
paper; it’s about developing yourself professionally so that you’re
ready to enter the world of work. If you act smart in grad school, by
the time you graduate you’ll have built yourself a professional
landing mat of contacts and relationships, which will serve to keep
you in the field and, ultimately, employed.
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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23. Whereas much of the worth of an
undergraduate degree is in the
qualification itself, the most important
reasons to go to grad school may be
more for the professional skills you’ll
gain, the personal development you’ll
3. Get more than a qualification
undergo and the valuable connections you’ll make with fellow
graduate students, academics and industry experts.
It’s frequently said that grad school is about much more than
obtaining a few letters behind your name and a fancy piece of
paper; it’s about developing yourself professionally so that you’re
ready to enter the world of work. If you act smart in grad school, by
the time you graduate you’ll have built yourself a professional
landing mat of contacts and relationships, which will serve to keep
you in the field and, ultimately, employed.
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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24. Although most undergraduate degrees
allow students the opportunity to study
modules and classes of personal
interest, a graduate degree does this to
a much greater extent. In order to get
the most out of your graduate degree,
you will be expected to conduct
personal research
4. Pursue your interests in more depth
alongside set study topics, in order to develop your thoughts and
ideas regarding something that deeply interests you.
Attending extracurricular activities and meetings, hearing from guest
speakers and lecturers as well as full-time faculty members you find
interesting, is what makes grad school so diverse and
multidisciplinary. For students with passionate academic interests
then, the answer to the question “why go to graduate school?” is
obvious!
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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25. If you’re someone who wants to
contribute to the world within
any field, professionally or
academically, you’re going to
have to know your subject
inside-out. For STEM subjects or
other highly specialized fields,
grad school helps to make that
happen.
5. Contribute to the world’s knowledge
Kylie Rochford, a graduate student at Case Western Reserve
University, explains that this was one of her main reasons to go to
grad school: “Undergraduate study gave me the opportunity to
understand existing knowledge in my field. Graduate school gives
me the opportunity to contribute to that knowledge.”
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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26. Grad school is different to undergraduate studies in a
number of ways. One difference is that while
undergraduate level student life is widely associated
with socializing, sleeping late and cramming alone in
the library, grad school is much more about connecting
with people professionally – not just fellow graduate
students but faculty members too.
6. Make connections
So while you may have locked yourself away in the darkest corner of the campus
library during your years as an undergraduate, as a graduate degree student you’ll
need to learn how to network like a pro by honing your ‘people skills’. If that sounds
scary, remember that networking doesn’t have to be a dirty word; networking is
your friend! In the professional world, networking is something many of us must do
to get our feet in the door, and simply means you’ll be connecting with like-minded
people within a professional context in order to collaborate, discuss and further
your own knowledge, skills and professional circle. Not only will you be making
professional connections, as a graduate student you’ll be making good friendships
as well. The very nature of graduate school makes finding friends who are
motivated, focused and mature just that little bit easier; your grad school friends
could be the ones you end up sticking to for longest.
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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27. Bettered financial prospects is a
popular answer to the question
“Why go to graduate school?” –
though it may not necessarily be
the most important factor. Even
so, a graduate degree has been
found to improve the financial
prospects of UK workers by over
UK£5,000 (US$8,200) more each
7. Increase your financial prospects
year, compared to someone holding just a bachelor’s degree.
Although this may not seem like a life-changing amount, the
additional money accumulated in a working lifetime works out at
around UK£200,000 (US$328,700). And that’s just the extra!
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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28. Grad school provides a stable forum to
research and explore theories and ideas.
If during your degree you conduct any
research that is particularly exceptional,
the chances are you’ll be recognized for
that achievement by the academic
community – perhaps by being invited to
present your paper at a conference,
contribute to a research project, and
even receive accreditation in a piece of
work published in a journal.
8. Get academic recognition
International recognition is also a prospect for those who continue
their research after graduation, and one day, who knows, you may
well become a prominent expert in your field.
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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29. A t g r a d s c h o o l y o u ’ l l b e
surrounded by leading thinkers in
your field – including both the
faculty members and guest experts
at the front of the lecture hall, and
the fellow graduate students
around you. When working with
people we’re inspired by and look
up to, staying motivated and
working hard is much, much
easier.
9. Work with the best
In addition to all these talented people, you should also have access
to excellent material resources, potentially including the latest
technologies and high-end equipment being used within your field,
such as spectral imaging scanners or nanotechnology systems.
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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30. Although last in this list of
reasons to go to grad school,
gaining a qualification which is
recognized by employers around
the world is incredibly important
to many prospective graduate
students. This is particularly the
case for international students
and students wishing to work
abroad.
10. Gain an internationally recognizable
qualification
Get ready for grad school...
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/
admissions-advice/10-good-reasons-go-grad-school
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35. Peter Drucker recalls a question posed by a teacher when Drucker
was thirteen years old.
The teacher went right through the class and asked each students,
"What do you want to be remembered for?"
None could answer, but the teacher chuckled and said, "I didn't
expect you to be able to answer it. But if you still can't answer it by
the time you are fifty, then you will have wasted your life."
2. What you want to be remembered for
"Sower's Seeds of Encouragement: Fifth Planting" by Brian Cavanaugh
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38. What do you want to be
Having your ambition, holding dreams and making endless
efforts to keep "to be what you wanted to be." To pursue
what you want to be, from the ambision and dream, even if
someone says "it is okay anymore". Continue to pursue it
until you are satisfied yourself. https://www.slideshare.net/jyaga0716/ss-14834244
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39. Endless improvements in you
When someone ask me which the best book is and I laugh and
used to say "it would be the next book."
https://www.slideshare.net/jyaga0716/ss-14834244
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