The University of Southern California

Date: Dec 31 1969
Major: Education (This Major's Salary over time)
I love MAT@Rossier! Not the price tag.
The Good: Maybe it's because I live outside of California, but there is practically nothing like it in my state. It is flexible as a part-time student who works despite the three-hr long classes because each class meets just once a week. Also, making sure to be qualified to register early means picking the days that work best for you. Now, the student teaching will be inflexible, so be prepared for life changes, but consider this: the MAT is for aspiring educators who didn't choose the ED path as an undergrad, but now, there is an opportunity to choose that path and be done in 1-2 years.

The Bad: Now, the price is hefty, especially since I graduated in-state without debt, but I'm taking the risk to be the best in my field in my state. However, yes,the price tag does make me cringe. I didn't receive any scholarships, and I can't be a college T.A due to being out-of-State. I will be graduating with debt. It is something to consider if you have a priority to stay debt-free and are not monetarily wealthy.

The Best: All my professors and peers have been top-grade mentors, educators, friends, etc. Every professor I've had has been passionate about their subjects, and I've learned so much from each one of them. My classmates have been a diverse group of people who are intelligent, hard-working, kind and compassionate individuals who support each other. I could not have asked for a better network of people.

Other things: Yes, online means that, at times, the tech doesn't work properly, but I have never lost attendance points for having technical difficulties.