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dannyfreeman ◴[] No.46176026[source]
I would like to get my masters from georgia tech's omscs program but between work and 2 kids I dont see how I'll ever have the time
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marai2 ◴[] No.46176292[source]
One course per semester might be doable? Not sure how frequently the assignments are due because you could probably carve out some time over the weekends.
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dannyfreeman ◴[] No.46176321[source]
Yeah, thinking about waiting until both the kids themselves are in school and then 1 course a semester for me. Not sure if that will be easier or harder than doing it while they are young
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BlackjackCF ◴[] No.46176401[source]
OMSCS grad here. The awesome thing about the program is its flexibility. Some of the courses are definitely more time intensive, but I think if you took only one class and dedicated about an hour a day to the course materials, you'd be in good shape. (I know that's still a lot to ask of someone with two young kids.)
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1. krapht ◴[] No.46176565[source]
There's no way to get through the harder courses in the program on 1 hour a day. And you're not getting value from the degree if you aren't pushing yourself to take those hard courses, unless you just need the diploma.
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2. tayo42 ◴[] No.46176724[source]
Is a masters of really holding anyone back once you have a couple years of experience?
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3. dannyfreeman ◴[] No.46185121[source]
I just enjoy school, nothing is holding me back.