Applying to Doctoral Programs: It’s All About the Match!
My advisor told me today that Ph.D stands for Piled High and Deep. I’m not quite sure how to interpret this but at least I love what the program piles on. For those that are interested in a research...
View ArticleGraduate Assistantship: One Student’s Experience
Graduate assistantship (GA) is a great way to help deal with the financial stresses of graduate school. Some schools will not only waive tuition — they’ll even pay you to go to school with monthly...
View ArticleWhat Is Grad School Like? A First Year Grad Student’s Reality Check
Hello readers! It’s been a few weeks since I last posted. I’m definitely glad to be back to share my latest experiences as a first year grad student. After 6 months in a doctoral program, my...
View ArticleI Want To Go To Graduate School To Study Stuff!
Far be it from me to discourage anyone from going to graduate school, but this Xtranormal video, which has been floating around for quite a while, demonstrates exactly the kind of vague and unfocused...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Good Graduate Program Advisor?
This advice may not be immediately relevant, but today we’re presenting some things we appreciate about graduate program advisors: Research success: There’s no two ways about it: graduate school is...
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