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A New Student’s Guide to Baltimore Cafes

January 4, 2021

Nearing the end of her first semester of medical school, Alisha Dziarski reflects on getting to know Baltimore during the pandemic by exploring cafes around the city.

Alisha Dziarski ⋅ A Day in the Life Baltimore, first-year medical student, guide, medical student, new student, tips ⋅

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Tips and Tricks for Virtual Conferences

December 21, 2020

This year, virtual conferences are the new normal. How do you get the most from this type of scientific event? Graduate student Stephanie Yang reflects on what she learned from her first virtual conference.

Stephanie Yang ⋅ A Day in the Life conference, graduate student, tips, virtual event ⋅

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Writing Tips from an Aspiring First Author

December 11, 2020

It is exciting to take on writing projects, but sometimes they languish, half-finished, until the mad rush right before the deadline. Graduate student Veronica Busa shares five tips to promote ongoing progress towards a writing goal.

Veronica Busa ⋅ A Day in the Life advice, goals, Ph.D., tips, writing ⋅

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5 Things I Had to Unlearn in Graduate School

December 7, 2020

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.

Riley Bannon ⋅ A Day in the Life Graduate School, graduate students, self-reflection, tips ⋅

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Advice for Fellowship Applications – Part Three

May 10, 2018

Read parts one and two of this series. You’ve found the fellowships you want to apply for and have begun the writing process for your personal and research statements — but don’t forget the critical component of all fellowship applications:  the letter (or letters) of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are imperative to building and reinforcing […]

Natalie Joe ⋅ A Day in the Life Fellowships, Graduate program, tips ⋅

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Advice for Fellowship Applications – Part Two

April 27, 2018

Missed part one? Catch up here.  Take a deep breath; it is time to start working on fellowship applications. After applying for and receiving the Ford Foundation fellowship, my friend and fellow Ph.D. student, Ashley Stewart, and I wanted to share advice for fellowship applicants. Since each fellowship has different requirements, its own spectrum of […]

Natalie Joe ⋅ A Day in the Life Fellowships, Graduate program, tips ⋅

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