Hi! I recently got accepted in the MA Psych program in Ateneo.
Can anyone tell me if feasible ba to have a full-time onsite job while pursuing my MA? I currently work and live in BGC, Taguig. Initially I planned to leave my work and pursue MA full time, but at the same time I realized I don’t want to leave my job yet so I’m thinking if ok lang ba na ipagsabay ko siya sa work.
Hi! Currently choosing between 2 schools rn for my grad school hahaaha, and so I want to ask students from both schools the same question.
Do you have any regrets choosing the school for your MA?
Are there things you like or dislike about your experience? Do you wish you chose a different school or environment?
Also would appreciate if someone who works as a Graduate Assistant can also give their thoughts.
Your insights would be a big help to me 🥹
Hi sa MA Psych students here? How’s your life as an MA Psych student in Mapua? Do you have any regrets or recommendations about your experience?
Currently choosing between Mapua and Ateneo for my grad school hahaha 😅
Hi! Hoping to get insights from people here.
I am planning to pursue MA Psych this year and I got accepted at 2 schools, pero yung magiging career path ko for both are very different.
Choice 1 - AdMU (MA Social Psychology)
- My dream program since I really want to be in academe especially in research
- One of the few schools that offer MA Social Psych (UP offers it too kaso di ako umabot)
- If I’ll pursue this, I will be relying on scholarship (although I am still waiting for the results). I may also have to leave my current job and move to QC since assistantship yung scholarship na inapplyan ko.
- Sobrang laki talaga ng magiging changes ko sa career and lifestyle kasi nga lilipat ako haha
Choice 2 - Mapua University (MA Psych, I/O specialization)
- Considered Mapua bc I currently work in corporate and this is more accessible from my current workplace and place of residence
- Working student friendly curriculum, which means I don’t have to give up my work to pursue this
- No scholarship opportunites tho, so I will have to pay for everything. Tuition’s way lower than AdMU tho.
- Published research is required which is smth I want din since gusto kong mag academe, but might affect my work din soon.
- Hearing mixed reactions about Mapua tho
ATM, gustong gusto ko ipursue ang Ateneo, but it will also mean having to let go of my corporate job (including all the benefits), shifting careers and starting over again. On the other hand, I’ll finally be in the academe. I also plan to find another job din around QC if ever I choose AdMU.
If I choose Mapua tho, I can maintain my job while pursuing studies, but it will be for I/O muna. But it will also mean saying no to Ateneo and baka di na ako makakuha ng chance ulit. It may also mean I have to delay my dream to be in the academe (and tbh napapagod na din ako sa corporate hahaha. My job is interesting and I like my team, pero nakaka burnout na sobra, di din naman kalakihan sahod ko.)
Please help the indecisive me with your insights :(( haha
Hi! Anyone here who applied to AdMU (specifically MA Psych), got accepted, but deferred?
It was mentioned kasi during my interview as an option in case I choose to save up first before proceeding to grad school. Kind of considering it now too.
I read din na you can defer admission up to 2 semesters. Included ba ang Intersession sa bilang ng semesters? Also, would deferment be a wise decision or it’s just delaying?
Hi! Anyone here who applied to AdMU (specifically MA Psych), got accepted, but deferred?
It was mentioned kasi during my interview as an option in case I choose to save up first before proceeding to grad school. Kind of considering it now too.
I read din na you can defer admission up to 2 semesters. Included ba ang Intersession sa bilang ng semesters? Also, would deferment be a wise decision or it’s just delaying?
Hi! Anyone here taking MA Psych in Mapua (specifically I/O Psych)? And meron ba sa inyo na full time employee din at the same time?
How’s your experience in Mapua? How are the teachers and the processes? What challenges do you usually encounter? Can you recommend the program to others?
If ever may graduate ng MA Psych here from Mapua, how did the program help you after graduating?
Hi! Anyone here from Mapua? I know that there have been lots of discussions na regarding Mapua in here but I’d like to ask sana if you guys think that pursuing MA Psych (specifically I/O) in Mapua is worth it.
About me: Full time employee working in HR for almost 2 years now. Wants to teach in college and enter the academe in the future. No plans on entering the clinical field or being RPsy but wants to focus on research/HR practice.
I got accepted na just this month, but not sure if I’d be enrolling since I’m still waiting for the results of the other school I applied to. Kaso feel ko ending ko sa Mapua so please tell me it’s a good idea! HAHAHA
Hi! Made a Reddit account just for my grad school queries hahaha
AdMU MA Social Psychology applicant here. Saw some people in here say na they got invites na for the interview this week, but I’m scared kasi I didn’t get any.
Do all applicants under MA Psych undergo interviews? If I don’t get an invite, does that mean my chances are slim?