Graduate Matters
Approach budgeting and cost-saving alternatives from a fresh perspective.
The aim should be to connect, not inform.
The stories of three graduate students with ADHD and their experience of becoming diagnosed as adults.
Finding the right narrators to help tell your story.
Moving to a new city can be overwhelming – but it is also an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a new community.
Despite strong interests in having diversified, highly qualified professionals, doctoral candidates generally remain a homogeneous group while minorities still face challenges in their doctoral path.
Three former grad students break down why they decided not to complete their degree.
When you feel overwhelmed, it is good practice to remind yourself about what you hoped to achieve in this academic space.
Starting the lines of communication early will lighten your emotional load by having someone already in your corner once the writing starts.
In a new environment, you will face numerous moments of ‘disconfirmation.’
Creating a budget and sticking to it will help alleviate a lot of financial stress.
If you are considering a postdoctoral fellowship, know that you may have to juggle relocation and a potential lack of resources and emotional support network.
Six steps to start a business when you have no money.
This path allowed me to dive into a new field while maintaining a time commitment comparable to a traditional master’s program.
Conferences like ComSciCon offer graduate students a chance to practice their science communication skills in a variety of mediums.
By building a strong LinkedIn profile and reaching out to your network to do some information interviews, you are setting yourself on a path for success.
Here are seven things we wish we had known while preparing for the transition.
Choosing the right one depends on your specific academic background, lived experience, personal interests and career goals.
This handy checklist will help you address any potential gaps in your application.
No matter which exam you choose, preparation is key.