What I’ve learned in Grad school is….

Wow.  I knew Grad School would be challenging and it has been more than I have ever imagined. Up until now I’ve been a grad student for  a month, and I love it.  So here you have the things I’ve learned in graduate school so far

1. Everybody is on the same playing field, no matter if you peers have 10 years or more working or just out of their undergrad.
2. Do not compete, you are there to better yourself.
3. Every single one of your peers is a geek or nerd the “difference” is how much they show it.
4. Your professors are nerds. Embrace it, one day you’ll be a nerd with a doctorates.
5. One of the (many) reasons we want a Doctorate degree is so that we can have the same title as THE Doctor.
6. Sleep is overrated.
7. You may not have that much time to have that mythical thing called “lunch” if you’re a TSA, TA or GA.
8. You will be in one, two or three ensembles at the same time if you want it or not.
9. Your supervisor may and can send you an email at 5:30 am.
10. You are expected to do so much more.
11. If your professors don’t push you to be better something is wrong.
12. Listen to ALL the music!
13. Did you think you were fully bilingual?  Ok. Let’s ask you something very randomly in class. 😀
14. It is necessary to go out with your peers on a weekly basis or somewhat similar to this. If you do not do this, you will die from frustration or drown in music scores.
15. Print everything a week or two ahead. It’s better.
16. Read, Review and Re-read anything you have to submit 3 or more times.
17. Enjoy grad school!
18. “Don’t think about it too much. It doesn’t have  to be perfect. Go out and have a drink with your peers.”
19. The professors may remind you of TV show characters… DoctorDonna for example… or the Dean from Community.
20. Your peers are really cool.