Earning an advanced degree at EKU not only gave me an expanded inventory of practiced skills, but also a genuine advantage that has bolstered my career and allowed me to accelerate my progress in a competitive profession. Continuing my education beyond a bachelor’s degree was one of the best decisions I ever made. My post-graduate education was not only exceptional, but practical and profitable. In a climate where a higher education is nearly obligatory, a Master’s degree from PRESS has supported my goal of finding employment in a gratifying field, and distinguished me in ways that expedited superior career opportunities. As a result of my RPA master’s, I am now employed by the United States Forest Service!