Your Degree is a Lever

📰 1 in 3 Graduates Regret Not Asking This Question Before Their Master’s A survey I did in a recent workshop revealed something surprising: 33% of potential Master's graduates revealed they would change one thing about their degree—and no, it wasn’t the hostel food.

Stake – Your degree is a lever

An MS in Germany can supercharge your tech skills. An MBA in Canada might open leadership doors. But if the program’s strengths don’t match career goals, you are pulling the lever in the wrong direction.

Timing matters – Careers have seasons

Some degrees deliver maximum ROI after a few years of work experience. Others give an early-career boost. Missing the right season can mean slower career growth, even with the same degree.

The decision filter – Beyond rankings

Your choice shouldn’t be led by “Top 10 lists” alone. 

Instead, map programs to your skill gaps, market trends, and the geographies you want to work in.

The smartest graduates don’t just pick a degree—they pick a direction. Your degree should compound your career—not your debt.