u/fatherchas

Hi! I’m an incoming grad student moving back to GA from NYC and I’m trying to choose between GSU’s Moving Images MA or UGA’s Mass Media Studies MA. I attended UGA for undergrad and absolutely loved my experience there (graduated 2020), and I’ve taken a few classes at GSU during undergrad as well. Essentially I’m trying not to let my bias for UGA cloud my judgment when selecting grad school programs, but what most important to me is academic rigor, faculty/staff support and a diverse student body that’s equally as dedicated to the disciplinary craft. Would love to hear any thoughts on the programs/experiences from others!

Curious to know if anyone has attempted to work full time while earning an MA at Grady? Or I suppose any MA within UGA? I’m trying to weigh whether it’s worth continuing to work my current role (remote, social media) while balancing grad school at least for the first semester, or if I’m better off transitioning out of the role by mid September or so? I do have a partner that will be shouldering most of the living expenses just for clarity, but my goal is to not take out a loan to pay for the degree. Would love any thoughts! ❤️