North Carolina State University Employee Reviews about "graduate students"

Pros

NC State has one of the best professional development programs available at any university. The graduate school offers workshop series and certificate programs in communication and writing. Another highly rated program is the preparing the professoriate program, designed to prepare graduate students specifically for careers in academia.

Cons

Graduate student stipends may not cover the cost of living in Raleigh.

Pros

-Good environment -Definitely a lot of smart students and professors around -Research will be well-regarded by others in the field because of the reputation of the school and professors

Cons

-As a graduate student, you'll be paid just over minimum wage for what you're doing. It's about half of what you would get paid to do the same work at a company. But, you're getting a degree to hopefully make you more money in the future. It can be long hours depending on who you work for. Ask a lot of questions about lifestyle when researching the professor you want to work for. It makes a big difference. -You really need to do a lot of work on your own to get a job and network, especially if you're looking to get a job outside of the RTP area. The school does have opportunities, but you really need to seek them out. They aren't well-advertised to graduate students.

Pros

This is part of a package which pays for tuition and health insurance. The contract is for 3 of 5 years for a phd program. It is required if you get the package.

Cons

-it’s for graduate students so you get paid less than you would if you were a lecturer -there is a difference of $250 per semester between being an instructor and an TA—but it’s a lot more work to be an instructor. -there is minimal support (which can be a positive—you get to create your own class) -very little choice in what class you teach or TA for -the program is 5-6 years but the max years of support you can get is 3, which is ridiculous

Pros

Kind environment, lots of resources available

Cons

Some graduate students struggle with funding sources

Pros

North Carolina State University is a power house!

Cons

Salary for graduate students is not super high

Pros

Depending on the which department and research group you join, there are some research groups which are equipped and the researcher can carry out descent research. There is a modern, quite brand new library on Centennial campus and great gym on the main campus.

Cons

The university dinning place on the Centennial campus does not serve food with high variety and high quality, apposed to dinning rooms on the main campus. Moreover, some departments require the graduate students pay high fees to the Engineering school.

Pros

A competitive research institution located in a great city.

Cons

Being a graduate student means I can't take advantage of the great location as much as I want to.

Pros

Extremely nice work environment for employees

Cons

Lower salary for some departments graduate students

Pros

provides above average student pay

Cons

graduate students barely make a living wage

Pros

Health insurance and tuition support with stipend

Cons

Graduate students have to pay same fees as undergraduates