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[nikki1920]

What's some advice you'd give to a first year student? I plan to start classes in the fall. (Also in Counseling)

[ZChi4Life]

Originally Posted by nikki1920

What's some advice you'd give to a first year student? I plan to start classes in the fall. (Also in Counseling)

Happy hours are your friend j/k

[BetteDavisEyes]

Originally Posted by nikki1920

What's some advice you'd give to a first year student? I plan to start classes in the fall. (Also in Counseling)

Do NOT procrastinate!!!

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DZviol

I've actually been doing some research regarding a Master's in Counseling. My BA is in an unrelated subject, so now I have to take some classes as pre-reqs. But how did you like the program all together? And how long did it take to finish? TIA

I'm just finishing up my first year (fall-summer) and I really like the program. My university's department is not the best as far as organization (although they've hired a new professor so that should help) but the classes are great. I haven't done my practicum yet and frankly it scares me sometimes to think ahead to it, but I think I'll manage alright when I get there.

Originally Posted by nikki1920

What's some advice you'd give to a first year student? I plan to start classes in the fall. (Also in Counseling)

Definately don't procrastinate. There's usually a big difference from undergrad to grad. There's less busy work, but more projects and independant work. Half the time the class periods don't discuss the reading assignments at all but instead focus on presentations or other discussion/group topics and projects.

Keep up with the reading. Work ahead on your projects. Talk to your professors and advisor They're not just there to advise you on your schedules but are willing to help you professionally.

Ask Questions! Class participation is important not just for your grade but for your actual knowledge level. It's the best way to learn, particularly from your classmates who may have professional experience already.

[AUDeltaGam]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Definately don't procrastinate. There's usually a big difference from undergrad to grad. There's less busy work, but more projects and independant work. Half the time the class periods don't discuss the reading assignments at all but instead focus on presentations or other discussion/group topics and projects.

Keep up with the reading. Work ahead on your projects. Talk to your professors and advisor They're not just there to advise you on your schedules but are willing to help you professionally.

Ask Questions! Class participation is important not just for your grade but for your actual knowledge level. It's the best way to learn, particularly from your classmates who may have professional experience already.

I agree with all of this! Also, sometimes its helpful to outline the chapters- but you'll learn which classes you have to do this in, and which classes won't even use the book

What type of counseling are you doing?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by AUDeltaGam

I agree with all of this! Also, sometimes its helpful to outline the chapters- but you'll learn which classes you have to do this in, and which classes won't even use the book

What type of counseling are you doing?

The one thing I've learned in grad school is that I'm no longer learning for the grade, I'm learning for my career (and by correlation, for other people).

(Did you mean me? Marriage and Family)

[nikki1920]

Originally Posted by AUDeltaGam

I agree with all of this! Also, sometimes its helpful to outline the chapters- but you'll learn which classes you have to do this in, and which classes won't even use the book

What type of counseling are you doing?

If you meant me, I'm doing community or mental health counseling, depending on which program accepts me. Eventually, I'm going back (to UNC, hopefully) for the PhD in either Clinical or Developmental Psychology.