Comment & Debate
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg. “The value of an M.A.” New York Times Room for Debate Blog. June 30th, 2009: “Earning an M.A. degree can be fun; it can provide knowledge; and can stretch the imagination.”
Nigel Holmes. “Why pursue a master’s degree?” Helium. : “There is however another reason for pursuing a Master’s degree. It may be that you just want to expand your horizons by immersing yourself in more education. Call this the “personal growth” reason if you will, satisfying your intellectual curiosity is a very valid reason for going back to school. It could even lead to a career in research and possibly a PhD.”