0_Apprentice
I am in my last year of grad school, you in college?
1_Wizard
No, but my brother is in college and my cousin is in grad school. I've always wondered what the difference is and grad school basically requires that you have a undergraduate (bachelor's) degree with a high grade point average.
0_Apprentice
Neat! Yes I already have my undergraduate degree in Graphic Design. What field is your cousin in grad school for?
1_Wizard
I'm not too sure but it's something in the medical field. The distinction between grad and professional schools is not set in stone as various schools offer master's degrees in many fields.
0_Apprentice
Wow!  Intensive studies! Yeah I know many other people working on their Master's degree. I can't wait to be done!
1_Wizard
That stuff takes forever too. Thank god many universities award graduate degrees and a graduate school is not necessarily a separate institution.
0_Apprentice
Yes! I am getting my grad degree at the university. It is much more convenient for the students!
1_Wizard
The term graduate school is only typical in the US. For example in Canada, they call it postgraduate education.
0_Apprentice
Wow! Very interesting! I'm sure the terms can get confusing sometimes. Is it the same length in Canada?