Free Degree or Leave- What Should I Do
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:44 pm
This time next year, I will be either applying for a graduate program/post bacc at my school or applying to the peace corp. I have 5 years of scholarship and will be graduating next year (3rd year) with a degree in criminal justice with a 3.9. This leaves several options on the table since I will have two years of free school left over. I am set on the Peace Corps and will either do it at the end of my scholarship or next year after I get my degree. I am wondering what I should do. Here are several of my options and concerns.
1)Get MBA- Requires 1 and half years after I graduate. I think the business knowledge will be beneficial for my career in law but there is currently a mixed opinion on people with a MBA and a J.D and this concerns me. In addition, I am currently much more interesting in PI/JAG/DA/ Gov more so than Biglaw.
2)Get MSP ( Masters in Public Service Management)- Requires 1 and half years after I graduate. This degree is more in line with what I want career wise and I think would provide a bigger boost when applying to Peace Corps and positions after law school.
3)Triple Major/ Post Bacc- Requires two years after I graduate. After my criminal justice degree it is possible to get two additional bachelor’s degree in humanities/ social sciences and psychology. Would give me a broad smattering of knowledge but no specific direction. This option seems pointless but if not let me know.
4)Biology/Post Bacc- Requires two years after I graduate. I am not drawn to the STEM sciences as I am the social sciences but I have never really given it a shot either. This opens up patent law and a more stable back up degree.
5)Get Criminal Justice Degree and get ready for the Peace Corp. I would be coming out of school when I am 21 and giving up two years of free school. I know I want to go to the Peace Corps and law school but I am worried this is the wrong route because I am giving up a free degree/easy living for two years. I am in no rush to law school and understand the importance of taking time off between undergrad and law school.
Note- The above master’s and degree options are all that I have at my current school. Also I know I have one year before I make a decision but I also know it will be here before I know it and I want to be the best prepared/ informed this time next year when I make my decision.
1)Get MBA- Requires 1 and half years after I graduate. I think the business knowledge will be beneficial for my career in law but there is currently a mixed opinion on people with a MBA and a J.D and this concerns me. In addition, I am currently much more interesting in PI/JAG/DA/ Gov more so than Biglaw.
2)Get MSP ( Masters in Public Service Management)- Requires 1 and half years after I graduate. This degree is more in line with what I want career wise and I think would provide a bigger boost when applying to Peace Corps and positions after law school.
3)Triple Major/ Post Bacc- Requires two years after I graduate. After my criminal justice degree it is possible to get two additional bachelor’s degree in humanities/ social sciences and psychology. Would give me a broad smattering of knowledge but no specific direction. This option seems pointless but if not let me know.
4)Biology/Post Bacc- Requires two years after I graduate. I am not drawn to the STEM sciences as I am the social sciences but I have never really given it a shot either. This opens up patent law and a more stable back up degree.
5)Get Criminal Justice Degree and get ready for the Peace Corp. I would be coming out of school when I am 21 and giving up two years of free school. I know I want to go to the Peace Corps and law school but I am worried this is the wrong route because I am giving up a free degree/easy living for two years. I am in no rush to law school and understand the importance of taking time off between undergrad and law school.
Note- The above master’s and degree options are all that I have at my current school. Also I know I have one year before I make a decision but I also know it will be here before I know it and I want to be the best prepared/ informed this time next year when I make my decision.