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areas to specialize in | 4 comments (4 topical, 0 hidden)

[new] I know a lot of Grad Students (none / 0) (#2)
by greenmonkey on Tue Nov 07, 2006 at 07:28:52 AM PDT

I know a lot of Grad Students who start specializing in one field, then switching to another after a year. But if time, or money, is a problem and cannot be wasted, I suggest you try reading about your intended field of expertise first. This will help you greatly in deciding what to choose and give you some foresight as to what to expect. Another thing to consider, is the financial gains you expect to reap after grad school. If specializing in one field will prove to be more financially rewarding than another, then go for the field that brings home the bacon. But, if you are truly dedicated to your craft and have no interest in the financial gains, then I suggest following your heart as to what your brain desires.

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