The middle of the semester is here and it may feel like you’re just barely surviving grad school. With all the late nights and looming deadlines, you may wonder, did I make the right decision coming to grad school in the first place? And is Zoom fatigue a permanent condition? We’ve been there...
If you’re new to the graduate school experience, you may not yet be familiar with the phrase “graduate assistantship.” Let this blog be your guide! We’ll explain what a graduate assistantship involves, how to find one, and why you should prioritize applying for a position — the sooner the better...
A fellowship can help you pay for your degree, stay focused on school, and provide relevant experience in your field of study. At Â鶹AV, there are a number of different fellowships available to master’s and doctoral students. You can also apply for external fellowships funded by non...
Kassandra Ford and Juita Martinez are both students in Â鶹AV’s Ph.D. in Biology program. They are also friends, active Twitter users, and SREB Doctoral Scholars. The SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program works to confront the lack of diversity among college faculty by supporting...
As a job candidate, there’s a lot you can’t control about the hiring process. A virtual interview, however, gives you the opportunity to customize your immediate environment and manage how you present yourself. Your outfit, lighting, background, camera position, and audio quality are just a few...
Applying to graduate school is all about being strategic. You have to decide which programs would be the right fit for you, and consider how each piece of your application supports the idea that you’re a good fit for those programs. Letters of recommendation provide an important opportunity to give...
Writing a statement of purpose for graduate school allows you to show why you’re interested in a particular program, and to prove to the admissions committee that you’re prepared to succeed in graduate school. Use this opportunity to describe your professional goals and educational skill set, and to...
Dr. Manyu Li is a recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Master’s Mentor Award. This award is presented to members of the graduate faculty with an exceptional record of fostering the academic and professional development of graduate students, particularly for graduate students in the master’s degree...
Professor Kari Smith is a recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Master’s Mentor Award. This award is presented to members of the graduate faculty with an exceptional record of fostering the academic and professional development of graduate students, particularly for graduate students in the master’s...
Dr. Christy Lenahan is a recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Master’s Mentor Award. This award is presented to members of the graduate faculty with an exceptional record of fostering the academic and professional development of graduate students, particularly for graduate students in the master’s...
