Here you will find some useful links and downloadable files to help you navigate grad school. This page is periodically updated - check back soon!
In addition to your program, school, and university student organizations and governance, there are national and professional organizations that can assist you with your development as a young professional. There are plenty of opportunities for support and to get involved! Here are just a few:
Grad School presents unique educational and social challenges. Here's some advice on adapting to your first year in grad school.
Are you at that stage where you are selecting a research advisor, or are you just curious how the process works? Here are some resources for you, including literature and a podcast.
May is Mental Health Awareness month. A podcast on this topic will be available May 24, but in the meantime here are some resources specific to graduate students.
Individual Development Plans (IDPs) are increasingly a requirement for graduate students and their career development. Find out more here.
Here's an overview of graduate student worker unions and provides some pros and cons to help you decide whether to join.
Here's an overview of PhD qualifying examinations and some advice on what to do if you should fail them.
In a follow-up interview with immigration attorney Kathleen Gasparian, the F-1 visa process is updated, including what to do if your F-1 visa is revoked.
The campus climate for international students can vary from place to place. Explore ways to acclimate to life on your campus, in your town, and in your new country.
Do you want to remain in the country of your advanced degree, pursue a postdoc somewhere else, or return to your home country? Lots to consider here.
Here are just a few resources designed specifically for job searches that are compatible with your advanced degree.
After Your PhD - tons of resources!
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