Thriving in the Academy

Are you struggling to adjust to the new demands of graduate school? Or feeling stuck or confused after finishing your comprehensive exams, or trying to move forward with your dissertation? This course will help you to step back and reflect on your path and goals as a grad student, wherever you are on that path, whether you are just beginning your graduate school journey or trying to move forward your dissertation. It will introduce you to some key skills of being a graduate student (often different than those from undergrad!), including useful strategies for learning and academics in grad school (such as reading, notemaking, research, and writing), as well as strategies for thriving in grad school (so that you can avoid burnout!). We will help you to cultivate approaches to developing supportive relationships with your mentors and utilize the helpful resources on and off your campus to support you. Join…