Reflections on Graduate Student LifeGraduate school decisions should be based on personal circumstances and aspirations rather than others' opinions.
I waited 5 years after undergrad to enroll in graduate school. Waiting made me a better student.Waiting to attend graduate school allowed for personal growth and improved academic skills, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling graduate experience.
Advice on cultivating an interdisciplinary mindset (opinion)Graduate school is an ideal time to define your career goals and align them with your passions for research and real-world problem-solving.
Why and how to build genuine relationships through networking (opinion)Networking is crucial for career success, serving as a differentiator between those who advance and those who remain stagnant.
Exploring competencies needed for advancing in career stages (opinion)Time in graduate programs, including postdocs, should be considered a career stage.Analyzing job ads can help professionals identify competencies and envision career progression.
I waited 5 years after undergrad to enroll in graduate school. Waiting made me a better student.Waiting to attend graduate school allowed for personal growth and improved academic skills, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling graduate experience.
Advice on cultivating an interdisciplinary mindset (opinion)Graduate school is an ideal time to define your career goals and align them with your passions for research and real-world problem-solving.
Why and how to build genuine relationships through networking (opinion)Networking is crucial for career success, serving as a differentiator between those who advance and those who remain stagnant.
Exploring competencies needed for advancing in career stages (opinion)Time in graduate programs, including postdocs, should be considered a career stage.Analyzing job ads can help professionals identify competencies and envision career progression.
The Demise of the Personal StatementGraduate-school application essays reveal applicants' personalities and motivations amidst a sea of similar applications.
No Les Digas Que Eres Pobre!!! ("Don't tell them you are poor")Navigating graduate school as a low-income student presents unique cultural and social challenges, requiring resilience and support from mentors.
Musings On Service Work, Fit, and Graduate School EducationBeing part of a graduate student community committed to service work significantly enhanced my philosophical journey and sense of belonging.
A Letter on Dealing with Imposter SyndromeImposter syndrome can profoundly affect students, leading to feelings of inadequacy, especially in highly intellectual environments such as graduate school.
How Graduate School Confirmed My Passion for PhilosophyPursuing graduate studies in philosophy has reaffirmed my career choice, highlighting the value of academic experiences, even amidst uncertainty.
No Les Digas Que Eres Pobre!!! ("Don't tell them you are poor")Navigating graduate school as a low-income student presents unique cultural and social challenges, requiring resilience and support from mentors.
Musings On Service Work, Fit, and Graduate School EducationBeing part of a graduate student community committed to service work significantly enhanced my philosophical journey and sense of belonging.
A Letter on Dealing with Imposter SyndromeImposter syndrome can profoundly affect students, leading to feelings of inadequacy, especially in highly intellectual environments such as graduate school.
How Graduate School Confirmed My Passion for PhilosophyPursuing graduate studies in philosophy has reaffirmed my career choice, highlighting the value of academic experiences, even amidst uncertainty.
Do you need extra training before graduate school? Consider a post-baccalaureate positionPost-bac positions are crucial stepping stones for STEM graduates seeking to enhance their PhD applications through research experience.
I moved from New York to Portugal for graduate school. I fell in love, got engaged, and have no plans to move back to the US.Nicole Echeverria moved from the US to Portugal seeking safety and opportunity, prioritizing life experience through education abroad.
I had three children during my PhD: here's what I learntChoosing to have a family during graduate school challenges the status quo of academic career progression.
I'm a Yale student who just spent a semester abroad in the UK. I now know I want to eventually move overseas for grad school.Study abroad enriched my Yale experience and expanded my perspective by introducing me to a professional demographic in an international academic setting.
I'd Long Wanted to Donate a Piece of My Body to Help Someone. Now I Do It to Make Ends Meet.The struggle of financial hardship and the need for additional income during graduate schooling.
I'm 25 and my parents pay my bills and rent. I plan on supporting them in the future and letting them retire early.Nadeshiko Zhang, 25, lives with parents in Baldwin Park, CA to save money for graduate school. They pay her bills to support her studies, with plans of repaying them later.