Advice for Incoming Grad Students
Ahhh. . .back to school. A week full of orientations means summer has come to an end. *sigh Monday was Day One […]
Wait, What am I Doing? How to Stay Focused
During the first year of grad school, I learned a lot of valuable lessons and helpful skills (and of course illuminating research), […]
What are You Drinking?
My recent family vacation found me at the thrift store in middle-of-nowhere, Wisconsin. To my delight, there were several LIFE magazines from […]
Worried about All the Wrong Things
Over the past year, several friends have asked me what I think about grad school. Turns out they are contemplating going back […]
The Academic Life Course
While preparing for a panel on the transition to grad school, I ran across this graphic and had to share. So, […]
The Grad Student Quandary
Oh the life of a grad student. . . one thing’s for sure, you can’t have all three.
The Life of a Grad Student
This graphic immediately made me LOL. If working = studying, then this is a completely accurate depiction of grad school. So now […]
Useful Apps & Gadgets for Grad Students
Here begins my recommendations for useful iPhone/iPad apps and gadgets for grad students. Have any you’d like to add? Feel free to […]
Time Management Tips
“Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” Parkinson’s Law “Earnest men soon discover that if they are to accomplish […]
Grad School Advice
Earlier this year my grandma called me to wish me well as I begin my first year of grad school and to […]