Staying Afloat in Graduate School
Entering graduate school is almost like stepping into the ocean. It’s exciting and mysterious and we’re all swimming through it. But even great swimmers can… Read More »Staying Afloat in Graduate School
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Recognizing and Avoiding Burnout in Graduate School
Burn-out is defined in the International Classification of Disease-11 as an “occupational phenomenon” caused by unmanaged, chronic stress. There are three major symptoms: Feeling physically… Read More »Recognizing and Avoiding Burnout in Graduate School
Excelling at Hopkins: How to Make the Most of Your Time in Graduate School
Guest blogger William (Billy) Mills is a 6th-year Ph.D. candidate at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an Adjunct Instructor in the Departments… Read More »Excelling at Hopkins: How to Make the Most of Your Time in Graduate School
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Women in STEM are at a disadvantage at every stage of the academic pipeline and in almost every facet of their careers. Graduate student Veronica Busa reflects on how these statistics motivate her to focus her efforts.
5 Things I Had to Unlearn in Graduate School
Adapting to her new environment in grad school has not only required Riley Bannon to learn new things, but also unlearn the way she thought about education and success.
Making Cents Out of My Stipend
April is Financial Literacy Month! Contrary to popular belief, there is no income requirement to set financial goals. Graduate student Taylor Evans shares two ways she has improved her financial literacy to reach her financial goals with her stipend.
A Graduate Student’s Guide to Recruitment: What Matters and What Doesn’t
Graduate school recruitment is never stress-free. But it can be made easier by focusing on the things that matter and not dwelling on the rest.
The Graduate Student Association: a Voice for Graduate Students Across Campus
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a graduate student in possession of a stipend must be in want of free food. It is this fact that the Graduate Student Association (GSA) uses to draw students to their multitude of events, but there is more to the GSA than you may expect.
Lab Rotations: Finding the Right Relationship
Picking a thesis lab can be a daunting task. To increase the likelihood of a positive Ph.D. experience, most programs require students to test the… Read More »Lab Rotations: Finding the Right Relationship
How to Choose the Right Thesis Lab — Epiphany-free!
Nearly two months ago, I concluded my fourth Ph.D. lab rotation. Rotations are important components of Ph.D. training. During each rotation, a new student spends… Read More »How to Choose the Right Thesis Lab — Epiphany-free!