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Why Being an Independent Learner in Grad School Can Be Problematic

There used to be a time not that long ago where the pinnacle of any academic's career was the solo authored paper. Following grad school...

Why You Should Prioritize Your Social Life in Grad School

We've all been there. And maybe you're even there now at this point in the semester. Does this sound familiar? The end of another...

How to Use Goals Strategically in Grad School (Goals, Part 4)

Today's post will be the last in the series about goals (for now) and will focus on how to use goals strategically in grad school. Last...

How To Deal With The Sunk Cost Fallacy in Grad School

In a book I was recently reading, I came across the discussion of sunk cost fallacy and I was reminded that this was a term that was...

4 Tips on How to (Actually) Enjoy Taking a Break from Grad School

This week I'm taking some time off. When I finished my PhD, I promised myself that I wouldn't work over the summer and I've kept that...

How Being a Novice at Something Can Help You in Grad School

I'm a novice sailor. I don't even know if I can use the word sailor in reference to me, that's how much of a beginner I am. I started...

3 Reasons Why You Need to Prioritize Your Sleep in Grad School

Okay, I know that it sounds obvious to make sure you are getting good sleep in grad school, but this week's blog will help you understand...

3 Tips for Reducing Stress in Grad School

Looking for evidence-based ways to reduce stress in grad school? We have three tips for you today that we know work because we used them...

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