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By Chanda Chann
In Military Education, Guest Student Contributor

I was asked recently by a fellow military spouse whether earning a graduate degree was worth the time and effort involved. The question is very broad, and the answer truly depends on you and your career path.

For some professions, a higher degree is often mandatory. In others, factors such as self-improvement, the desire for in-depth knowledge and skills, or a change in career goals are some reasons why people decide to go for a graduate degree. The most popular motivation is to open up opportunities for career advancement and earn more money.

Graduate classrooms consist of students and professors from all walks of life. Everyone’s reason and learning experience is different; I decided to pursue an MBA for the practical and professional benefits. What I learned was not always in the written lessons, but rather from the insights from my professors’ real-world industry experiences and the perspectives of classmates.