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Grad Quotes

The next chapter starts after grad school.

These grad quotes follow the decision to pursue grad school, from career dead ends to unexpected new directions in writing and journalism. Browse more at Grad School quotes.

In grad school, I led a bit of a double life. I don't mean gender-wise - I just mean intellectually.

Quotes by ContraPoints

Companies can't delegate social media to the new college grad and think they have it covered.

Quotes by Clara Shih

When I say that I went to grad school in Iowa City, people often assume that I went to the famed writers' workshop MFA program at the University of Iowa. I didn't. I got a master's in journalism.

Quotes by Chelsea Cain

I grew up in Washington State and then eventually found my way back to Iowa City for grad school.

Quotes by Chelsea Cain

When I was in grad school, I wrote one early story that was Vegas, and then I stayed away from it. I was trying to expand and do different things. I knew I would write about it, but I stayed...

Quotes by Charles Bock

I spent many years in college studying English literature. I was on the verge of attending grad school to get a Ph.D. in Renaissance poetry - my lost careers were being a writer, artist, or academic. Do I regret spending...

Quotes by Caterina Fake

New York is looked at as the grad school of comedy.

Quotes by Baron Vaughn

I went to grad school in San Francisco, and then left for New York City with my eye on Broadway. I had saved $5000, which seemed like a lot of money in my mind... until I realized it was going...

Quotes by Anika Noni Rose

I was a grad student at UC Berkeley when I bought my Apple II and it suddenly because a lot more interesting than school.

Quotes by Andy Hertzfeld

When I started binge-watching TV, when that became a thing due to Netflix a few years ago, the first thing I watched was 'Lost.' It was summer break from grad school, and I watched it all in a row, like...

Quotes by Alexandra Kleeman

My brother is an electrical engineer and went to computer science grad school at Stanford, and he'd tell me stories about the happy hours he'd organize.

Quotes by Alec Berg

I did work at Planned Parenthood between college and grad school. For me, anywhere that I worked or anywhere that I've come to know intimately is a great place to set a story because it's a place where you know...

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do people mention grad school in these quotes?
Often as a turning point after facing dead ends elsewhere, like one speaker who turned to grad school after finding no future in a flying career.
Do grad quotes cover career changes?
Yes, one describes finishing grad school and unexpectedly falling into journalism through an entry-level opportunity at a news agency.
Is creative writing part of this topic?
Yes, one speaker sought out an advanced writing program after realizing they didn't want to continue down their previous career path.
Does grad school always follow directly after college?
Not necessarily. One quote describes taking time to go snowboarding and figure things out before eventually applying to grad school.
Where can I find more on this transition?
Check Grad School quotes for a deeper focus on this specific stage of life.

Whether pursuing improv, journalism, or writing, grad school often marks a turning point. Continue with Always or City quotes.