Master Studies

Use the words to fill in the gaps in the text:

field of study, skills, competitive, focused, requirement, work experience, related, pursuing, faculty, networking, advancement, part-time, balance, supervisor, build on

I am _____(1) a Master’s degree in Computer Science at the Information Technologies and Computer Engineering Department [of Volga State University of Technology which is often called ‘Volgatech’ for short].

I decided to go back to school for two main reasons: career development and personal growth. I felt that my career reached the point where I needed to update my knowledge and skills to become more _____(2) and get career _____(3). Actually, it is a formal job _____(4) for me, not just my personal choice. Besides, new _____(5) never hurt, and with a Master’s you can pursue different avenues. Moreover, I love learning and simply enjoy my studies.

I applied for this major because…

a) …I had a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science already and wanted to progress to the consecutive Master’s programme to _____(6) my actual learning and _____(7).

b) …I had a Bachelor’s degree / a Specialist’s diploma in …, and wanted to get new knowledge and develop new skills in a _____(8) field.

c) …I had a Bachelor’s degree in quite a different _____(9) (namely …), and I felt that I needed knowledge and skills in Computer Science.

This is my first year in the programme and I am quite happy with my studies here. Firstly, the programme offers a very _____(10) approach to learning, it is very oriented to the professional field. Secondly, the _____(11) is great. Thirdly, many of my fellow students are experienced professionals, and _____(12) adds to the value of the programme. Besides, I specifically wanted a _____(13) programme because I was not ready to take two years out of my career to focus just on studies. The programme is offered in the evening, and I can easily _____(14) my school and work schedules.

The theme of my thesis is […]. I chose this theme…

a) upon recommendation of my academic _____(15) who is a recognized expert in the field

b) because it is related to my professional experience.

I am really thankful to my academic supervisor who guides me in my research and thesis writing. We spend hours discussing the structure of the thesis, stages of my research work, presentation and publication of its outcomes. I find these discussions very important because I learn how to analyze data, synthesize information, and think and write critically. I have participated in [three] student conferences so far, one local and two regional/national/ international events and have [two] publications. Right now I am finishing [Chapter...], and plan to write Chapter Two within the next [two months].

I hope that the Master’s degree programme will help me to update my knowledge and develop new skills, I will become more professional and will be able to seek a better position in the company. With this degree I will be more competitive on the job market if I have to change my career (which is quite possible now). Besides, I have made many contacts already and will make more, which is also very important.

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