Comments on: How to Survive Grad School

By: Veronica Garcia

Veronica Garcia — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:31:39 +0000

I think one important thing about grad school that people don’t always mention is that unlike undergrad studies, you have to make of it what you want. You no longer have a rigid degree plan. You can cater your education to your chosen career path. I think of grad school as a really long specialized internship. I get to decide where to focus my attention and who I want to network with to get to the next step of my career. Grad school is unique for every student.

By: Veronica Garcia

Veronica Garcia — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:23:53 +0000

I have completed two years of a Ph.D. and those two years toke a serious toll on my social life. The good thing was that the really good friends that were supportive understood that I was really busy, and I have kept those friends. I really have tried to give myself at least one night every week where I can spend time with friends and family. It is tough though. Additionally, try to make friends with some of the other students. It helps to have a social life with people who are on your same schedule.

By: Mamia Lakhani

Mamia Lakhani — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:33:25 +0000

Em sure you will nail it !! and let me tell you one more things, if thoughts are negetive STOP thinking and START doing..- that’s it,….x

By: Maria A. Hernandez-Venegas

Maria A. Hernandez-Venegas — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:24:06 +0000

I’ll be writing a second part to this because there are a lot or things that I missed. I will tell you this as advice for time management: you have to prioritize. Get the most important tasks done first and then go into stuff that can wait or that you have a little more wiggle room. Also realize that sometimes it’s just not going to be possible to finish everything in a day. Give yourself an hour or two everyday to decompress. I know it sounds like that’s taking away from work time but trust me that you’re going to produce better quality work after relaxing a little bit.

By: Stephanie Woolford

Stephanie Woolford — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:13:56 +0000

I’m surprised that it didn’t read like instructions! I am an undergrad student applying to the Graduate program at my U. And it helped to take away some of the, “Can I really do it?” feelings. It’s encouraging to know that you can network and although it’s stressful it’s worth it. Thanks!

By: Chanyl Elane

Chanyl Elane — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:07:04 +0000

ughhh more time management tips would be great! also I am neglecting my friends and family because all i do is read, write papers and now working. I love my program but its overwhelming and my social life is suffering. Advice?

By: Giliah Nagar

Giliah Nagar — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:27:25 +0000

as a grad school student this was fun to read, but i don’t really feel like it told me how to survive.