Q: How do you make the most out of networking opportunities during a conference? A: Great question as I will be at AERA but not presenting, which means that I have more time for networking. Bring business cards or set up a digital one. Practice your elevator pitch and introduce yourself even if it's just to say,… Continue reading Q: how to Network at Conferences?
Calling all Grad Girls attending the American Educational Research Association Conference in Chicago. Let's socialize and get our steps in together during a Wellness Walk along the Chicago Riverwalk. •We will be meeting at the intersection of E. Wacker Drive and N. Columbus Drive to walk along the Chicago Riverwalk. This will be a great… Continue reading Wellness Walk April 2023
You're invited! The “Wellness Reset” (Nov 13 at 12 pm EST) is a mid-semester virtual retreat designed to provide students with a space for reflection and rejuvenation in the midst of the school year. Each session will offer participants an opportunity to ground themselves in their “why” as they approach the final stretch of the… Continue reading The Wellness Reset
Q: How do you stay motivated to write your thesis/dissertation? (from my student advisee) A: I've been asking myself this same question for quite some time given that September made one month since I started working on my dissertation. I find it really helpful to have a daily writing goal. I say 250 words but… Continue reading Staying Motivated while Writing?
Q: How do you manage feelings of intimidation/imposter syndrome as a new PhD student who does not have a master's degree? A: Whew this is a BIG question and definitely something I've experienced firsthand. I think that the first thing is to acknowledge what you are feeling and then try to put things into perspective. … Continue reading Imposter syndrome as a PhD with no MA?
Q: What's the best way to spend your summer in between semesters? A: This is a difficult question to answer because summer expectations vary by discipline and how far along someone is in their program. I've spent a lot of my summers either studying for comprehensive exams, doing fieldwork and now writing. What I would offer… Continue reading How to spend summer break?
Q: How do you stay motivated when you've had to delay your graduation date? A: This is something that's extremely relevant to me since I thought I'd graduate this year but am now planning for Spring 2022. For me, it's been helpful to have a plan for the next 12 months (or however long you… Continue reading What to do when graduation is delayed?
Q: If there are so many potential drawbacks, especially in terms of mental health, why do people still pursue a PhD? A: I would start by saying that any job, not just the PhD, has the potential to have a negative mental health impact. A toxic environment can exist anywhere--I know from experience. Secondly, I… Continue reading Is a PhD worth the stress?
On Thursday, February 21st, 2019 I passed my qualifying exam with distinction!
I have exactly 19 days before I sit for my exam and 7 days until I'm supposed to turn in my finished bibliographies. I definitely feel like I'm losing steam. I've been preparing for the last three months, and quite frankly, I'm just tired. In part, maybe I'm starting to feel this way because I… Continue reading Marathon Mindset
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