It’s important to have a clear understanding of your reasons for attending grad school — this will help to guide you through the challenges that lie ahead. Reasons for pursuing an advanced degree may include career advancement or the desire to break into a new field. Perhaps you just love learning and want to soak up as much as you can about a given topic. While undergrad education provides a good general overview of various subjects, graduate degrees are where you can really specialize in a field of study. If your only reason for wanting to pursue a graduate degree is you’re not ready to enter the workforce yet, you may want to take a step back and consider the alternatives. Landing an internship can be a great way to explore what it’s like to be on-the-job in a given field. After exploring the other options available to you, you’ll have a better understanding of whether graduate school is right for your future — beyond just wanting to hold off work.