I contributed to this essay about going to grad school. Here’s the link. Here’s my section:

Beyond just impressing others, earning a master’s degree can and should be an enjoyable and rewarding process. Rachel Wagner, a writer with a master’s degree in English literature, decided to go to graduate school so she could truly focus on a subject she really loves. “A master’s degree is worth it if you love the field of study, would like to be around people who also love it and want time to really dig into the subject matter more,” Wagner says. “Those were my favorite college years.”