I’ve been single and partnered during graduate school. Did I feel lonely when I had a partner? Yup. Do I experience loneliness as single person? Yup. I think that it’s a normal feeling to experience and that being in graduate school adds another level of isolation that not many people can understand. I’ve had to be very intentional about cultivating […]
This not my experience; however, I’d suggest that giving yourself time to adjust to new schedule, new people and the demands of a graduate program would be highly important. Also, remember that everyone around you is making an adjustment no matter how long you’ve been out of school. BTW: there are some really great responses […]
Things right now are pretty rough, and I can’t imagine starting grad school in this atmosphere. Whether you are just beginning or are already in the throes of getting an advanced degree, we all really need community right now. My first suggestion is to be honest about your needs–it’s okay if you don’t want to […]
I think that this is a really common feeling because there always seems to be more work to do, which means that there never seems like a good time to stop and take a break. My first thought is that the work is going to be there when I get back, so I’m not missing out […]
