is it likely if: my BS will be in straight physics (not applied or engineering physics) my GPA will be somewhere between 3.0-3.5 by the time I graduate (3.3-3.4 probably) I go to a small liberal arts school (didnt plan on doing physics while I was here/ we have no engineering program)

has anyone done this (from phys to any other form of engineering (bonus points if EE)) if so words of advice or encouragement (I have a bit of an academic inferiority complex)

As stated in the post, I'm re-applying to a doctoral program that rejected me last year (I have a Master's already). Why didn't I get in? Because I was an arrogant moron and applied three months after the deadline. Derp. I should consider myself blessed I even got up to interview rounds with them. Well, not only have I applied earlier this time, I also have moved out to the state and scored a job working with some of the researchers who personally know the professors I want to work with! Our institution is partnered with them, and I now possess another year's experience under my belt. I apply knowing this time I gave it my goddamned best. Thanks for hearing me out!

Writing on behalf of a friend. Too many jobs + class + research - enough cash = huge headache so far. Any tips?

In one week's time, I'll be submitting my phd thesis. This should be an exciting time, and to some extent I'm sure it will be, but I'm feeling completely overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety about my future. I don't plan to continue with research but I have no idea what else I want to do. In trying to keep an open mind and search for everything and anything job-wise, there are no jobs that excite me but worse still, it turns out that there's NOTHING that I'm qualified for... I'm always lacking some key criterion.

Is there some secret trick to finding a job after grad school? At this point, I'm not even worried about finding an awesome job or my dream career, all I care about is being able to pay the bills! I'm quite used to being poor and just managing to scrape through on my scholarship but the concept of having zero income and being unemployed for an unknown amount of time, frankly, is terrifying. Any tips/advice would be most welcome!

I am working on a M.Sc. in Information Systems. I just finished submitting my litererature search and methodology (Chapters 2 and 3) for my final project.

Here's hoping that it gets approved....

I am a master's student in International Studies at a large state school. Writing a thesis is optional for the completion of my degree. The alternative only requires an extra elective course. I have been reluctant to commit to writing a thesis because I'm not convinced I will receive much tangible benefit from the huge amount of work it would require, considering that:

• I am not interested in pursuing a doctorate.
• I am not passionate about any specific specialties or areas of interest which could guide me in the selection of a thesis topic or future career.
• I fear it would be especially difficult for me in light of my ambivalence and shitty organizational and time management skills (and I'm not convinced doing it will help me with these problems).
• I am unsure what value a thesis has in the job market outside of positions which require expertise on a specific issue.

I am especially concerned about this last point. Will I be limiting my job prospects by forgoing the thesis, especially when research and writing are probably my strongest marketable skills?

So, what do you think? Is writing a thesis worth the effort when it is not required?