by becky_presnall1 | Feb 5, 2024 | academic administration, graduate student advice, life in grad school
When we think of grad school, we often define it as a space to grow in professional expertise: speaking at conferences, polishing that CV, studying, leading research projects, grant proposals, and classwork. However, what we often fail to realize is that it can be a...
by becky_presnall1 | Jan 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Heading back to school is always an exciting time, full of photoshoots, fun backpacks, and single-serve snack packets. Oh wait, that’s primary school. When you’re going back to grad school, which is a very different experience, it’s easy to lose some of the enthusiasm...
by becky_presnall1 | Nov 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’ve all been exhorted, at one time or another, to make sure we are cultivating “a life outside of grad school.” After all, it’s important to take time away from your work so that you have an opportunity to rest and rejuvenate, as well as to enrich the parts of your...
by becky_presnall1 | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Curriculum Vitae, or CV is one of the most important documents you will develop during your time in graduate school. A Latin term that translates to the “course of [one’s] life,” this document reflects your academic journey, the experience you’ve accumulated along...
by becky_presnall1 | Oct 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Attending your first academic conference can be an intimidating prospect, and one filled with countless questions. Should I try to talk to the keynote speaker, even though they’re decades ahead of me in the field? What if someone starts publicly criticizing my work?...
