I wanted to go to grad school, but I let my husband talk me out of it. I was initially angry until I saw he was right.
A freelance journalist shares her personal experience of deciding against an online graduate degree after her husband questioned the necessity of the program for her career. She ultimately concluded that her professional experience outweighed the value of the degree.
Why it matters
The piece reflects on the evolving value of traditional higher education in fields like journalism where practical experience is often prioritized over academic credentials.
The author (left) talked with her husband (right) about enrolling in graduate school. Courtesy of Ashley Archambault I wanted to enroll in a graduate school program, but my husband didn't understand why. He told me that since I already work in journalism, I wouldn't need a master's in the field. I was annoyed at first, but I came to understand his reasoning. I was recently enticed by an online graduate degree program for journalism. It was my dream degree track at my dream school — the University of Florida. Plus, it was offered completely online. That meant I could finish my Master's degree at a reputable university from the comfort of my home. I researched the course load carefully and made sure both the schedule and tuition were feasible.
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