 The Graduate School at the University of Alabama sets itself apart from other institutions because of the resources that it presents its students with. From the many workshops and conferences that it sets for students to go and attend, it helps us learn more about the resources we have. It helps us learn more about how we should go about research on such topics and find the resources we need in order to be successful. I chose the Graduate School of Alabama because of my first interaction with staff of the Graduate School. They provide whatever resources they had at their disposal and whenever I needed advice I could always go and talk to them. We've also been able to make connections with various companies which leads to future opportunities as well as opportunities to go and work at these companies over summer. Its structure helps us become better critical thinkers which is very important when you're pursuing a time of degree.