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Page 2 Prepare early for g By NANCY PILAT prograj Staff Writer studenl gradut In today's competitive mar- candid; ket, a bachelor's degree is often gac not enough, so many people are rate re rpturnino fn or are. continuing on in graduate school. ^ra^S' "People go to graduate studenl school for two main reasons: 10 Pre' career advancement and field gradua specialization," said Dr. David As Claybrook, acting associate proces dean of the Graduate School, visit tJ "Many are coming back to with di school because they have found "Sti out that their undergraduate persoi degree is no longer good goals enough or they want to change made,' their field. People that go actiVg straignt irom a oaccaiaureaie reiate(j program are going for a more y specialized program." ou ] There are many graduate P^r 5 programs offered at USC. The ^ra business school has the number thing 1 one Master's of International two to Business program in the coun- It is in try. It is a very competitive and during draws world-wide attention. senior "Our students compete with "I a students from all over the attend world," Claybrook said. "We saj<j ? (the university) have some fine n:n? t( programs here and MIBS vpa^ stands out. ' . To attend graduate school, students must first have an ketobl< undergraduate baccalaureate in?degree or higher. Students must Set fill out the required applications Seel fe and submit it with letters of "I d recommendations, transcripts and hi: and other pertinent information M.AT asked for. Teach Students must also success- becaus fully the GRE (Graduate ej y0l] Record Exam) or approved m'ore equivalent exam. Some pro- wan( grams require the student to .. ,t submit a portfolio of their sai ' work. than J 4* a 11 j : i? teach s /\n uetiMoiii* are maue ai the department level," Clay- nomics brook said. "The departments raphy. evaluate and determine if the will be student is qualified and if the one su 1217 falle^e Street ^ C*t (y6lu*K6iet, 9 {next t? t6c "Sunken tUn?) Soitax 256-4246 CAFF^ 5^. Ofc *i U*ll I ESPRESSO I ??* ?f?{{M SwawiUus Pomp and C irad school 1 Grad ii meets the needs of the :. Once this is done, the VAN HOPE ite school notifies the Staff Writer ate." College gradua h department had sepa- fall, is a wonderfi quirements for their pro- In December, and it is important that ble treatment: gi is have goals set in order gifts. Who could pare for entrance into a The dilemma i re nropram dents who are atx I o part of the admissions Here are a feu s, students will need to ping juices flo^ tie school and interview because shopping apartment officials. spectator sport. 1 udents should work on House is a good j lal skill and have set There are Cr and future directions Gamecock logo ' Claybrook said. "Being Ranked as one o in school and having sets. The base is experience is important. ty seal. They run vant to look good on USC bookmarl is well as in person." also popular. The iduate school is some- "These items hat must be prepared for now," said Carol i three years in advance. resentative at the nportant to start planning Another gift u: ; undergraduate school, graduating senior Michelle Seel said. "A portfolio o: ilways knew that I would go on job intervi c/>Kaa1 " Conl that lmlfc nrnfp< ?,iauuaiV/ atiiuui, JUWI ^ I planned from the begin ) be here for six or seven with a masters degree. 1 HBfi : more prepared and mar5 for a career in teachting her goals is what TsblOld E( els is important. ' a?'* ' f louble majored in English ASSlSlanl story and plan to get my Productioi (Master's of Arts in Accictant ing) in social studies Mb|lbldHL e at the high school lev- Graphics i need to be able to teach than one subject if you o get a good job," Seel VAJUIUIIkSI High schools teach more Medial ust history. They also AdV3ftiSifl iocial studies, civics, eco- a * * >, government and geog- ASSISiant With my education, I 111 Manage : able to teach more than r0A, tj*., a, bject- t-acuityA( | Graduate " I ? f AAAAAi wicAea, 'Deteenfo , U &*Hee X nUcl*Ue>At eo-esuf. ulc^At y uc late tUy At tyaua, ? ircumstance uates need p done i sional tion, whether it's spring, summer or An< jl occasion. 111(1 though, graduating seniors get dou- at fts of accomplishment and holiday . ^oh aolr frvr mnr<a9 ^ IX11I CU>IY 1UI tiiv/iv; 46 W s what to buy for those special stu. . * can a] )ut to receive their degrees. , i items that might get the old shop- o ving. Convenience is important, ? ^ I at this time of year is not just a somel ["he University Bookstore at Russell jt<s 3lace to start. thoug oss pen and pencil sets with the on the shirt clip that cost $47.99. ^ if the hotter items are the desk pen those light marble and sports the universi- j^0 from $13.99 to $35.99 "j cs topped with the university seal are 0ff ? y cost $13.99 to $15.99. what show that they are professionals think yn McCullough, customer sales rep- need.1 bookstore. Th< seful to graduates is a portfolio, said said. Linda Johnson. "If r cnmpthino urui ran talrp u/hpn vnn hp on 1 j ^? j? eiews is good," she said. "Something do w< >sional and has all of what you've So, jitor Chris Muldn Editor Wendy Huds n Manager Laura D Manager Jim Gre Editor Julius Bro< or of Student Chris Can g Manager Renee Gibs Advertisina Todd Shevcl _ _ . ^ ... .. .. .. sr . jviser Erik Colli Assistant ; Brian McGu Dinner at Crab Cake: Gr'"ed ^ Devine Chicke ^ ^ I imk Phnn i_a i1 IU iufj V, Unforgettable D< 4 Devine Stre December 8,1993 iractical gifts in your years of college. That looks very profes3ther item that tends to get a lot of attention is 1- karat gold Gamecock necklace charm, priced >.99. nson encourages gift buyers to keep practicality id. ith any gift, anything is fine," she said. "We [ways use it. When you're thinking about gifts, h, keep in mind what the graduate is doing after ation. Buy them something they'll need, like a )r all of the family members can chip in and get hing they really need, like a computer." not what she receives for graduation, but the ht that counts, senior Chi Pham said, ith my parents, it's not what they give me, it's ought behind it," Pham said. "I'm really one of sentimental-type girls." >ney is also a welcomed gift, Johnson said, want money because I won't have a job starting she said. "I want it because I can do with it I want. Other people will get you what they you want, but with money, I can get what I j ultimate gift for any graduate is a job, Johnson someone offered me a job as a gift, that would jat," she said. "Kind of knowing what I want to )uld be the best." merry graduation to all and to all a good lite! ire e t / 2 5 4 - 0 6 9 9