I know that every comprehensive examination at the doctoral level is different, so this blog post is from the perspective of my personal experience. Take what you need from it (tips that will be helpful for you) and feel free to leave the rest right here on my blog 🙂 I recently wrote a littleContinue reading “Study Tips: Comprehensive Exam”
Tag Archives: grad school
Giving Yourself Permission
As graduate students we set the bar pretty high for ourselves. We engage in projects, have part time jobs, full-time jobs, families, research projects and too many deadlines to count. Things can get pretty hectic and we may feel guilty about that one hour we spent just lying around staring into space doing absolutely nothing.Continue reading “Giving Yourself Permission”
Planning and Organizing
There are so many assignments to complete and lots of activities to engage in while at grad school. It’s not difficult to forget an appointment or even an assignment, and that can really set us back. Having some organizational skills is important and one way to demonstrate this skill is by keeping a schedule ofContinue reading “Planning and Organizing”
Finding The Right Mentor
You may not realize the importance of a good mentor when you start your program, but you surely will understand their role when you begin your dissertation, need to search for funding, jobs, and other opportunities.
Tips For Working At Home
You know yourself and when you are most likely to be productive. Maximize on those times and make it part of your scheduling. Remember, what works for your other friends may not work for you, and that’s quite okay!