by anna_beaudry1 | Feb 21, 2022 | dissertation, graduate student advice, Graduate Student Association, graduate student resources, life in grad school, Waco, wellness, writing
You know you’re a real grad student when all the baristas at Pinewood know your name, your subject area, what chapter your currently working on, and you don’t even have to ask them to refill your bottomless single-origin coffee. Like, if you’re not...
by anna_beaudry1 | Feb 14, 2022 | Covid-19, dissertation, graduate student advice, Graduate Student Association, graduate student resources, life in grad school, Uncategorized, wellness, writing
You’ve tried a number of spots around campus, but there are undergrads everywhere (is no place sacred?!?). You’ve tried the GRC, but it’s a little too clinical a vibe for you. You want a quiet space to call your own and to reach that deep-work state...
by anna_beaudry1 | Feb 7, 2022 | graduate student advice, Graduate Student Association, graduate student resources, life in grad school, Uncategorized, wellness
We all have that one aunt who is completely convinced that the one and only reason you moved to Waco is to be on Fixer Upper. At Christmas, her first question is, “Have you seen Chip and Jo?” Sure. Our kids are BFFs. They’re going to re-do our house...
by anna_beaudry1 | Jan 31, 2022 | graduate student advice, Graduate Student Association, graduate student resources, life in grad school, wellness
Life in Grad School isn’t completely about the academic grind?!?!? Can you even say that? Won’t you get, like, kicked out? We publish edgy stuff here folks, buckle up. Your 2-7+ years spent in your graduate program include far more than just the classes...
by anna_beaudry1 | Jan 25, 2022 | graduate student advice, Graduate Student Association, graduate student guest post, graduate student resources, wellness
Imagine a few scenarios: You’ve been working on your prospectus for hours. You’ve been staring at search engine results for what feels like days, checking and double checking to make sure you’ve done your research due diligence. You’re on your...
by anna_beaudry1 | Jan 18, 2022 | graduate student advice, Graduate Student Association, graduate student resources, wellness
Welcome back Graduate Students! It’s the start of a new semester. Maybe it’s just your second semester – maybe it’s your twelfth. Maybe you live here in town – maybe you commute. No matter who you are or where you are in your graduate school journey,...