May 062009
A few of my friends are currently contemplating or actually completing master’s programs in public policy, which has stirred up my own latent ivory tower leanings. I’m not sure an M.P.P. would do much to further enhance my career prospects–my law degree has served me pretty well in that regard–but I think I would enjoy wonking out with other policy geeks for a couple years. And I write a mean term paper. But school costs money and I’m not eager to saddle myself with a fresh load of debt. And, if I’m being completely honest with myself, I like only having to worry about finishing my next book club reading. I’ll have to be content with listening to my friends’ academic exploits and proofing their papers.
you know, an MPH might do ya right. š
I’ve never understood the urge to pursue further study when t is likely that experience will teach better lessons. Also, if there’s no need to go into advanced study, then why bother? It’ll just come down to bragging rights in the end, and when it comes to that, doesn’t the one with more money in his pocket have more right to brag than the PhD?