2 Articles, 2 Academics

The road to success in graduate school is certainly not easy. As a MA candidate in Public Policy and Public Administration, I know this reality first hand. Writing a masters thesis or a PhD dissertation is a very intellectually challenging process that requires hard work and dedication. I've noticed that many grad students approach their research with high levels of enthusiasm but, no surprise here, often procrastinate when getting down to the actual writing. In the article '6 Tips on How to Be a Smart and Successful Graduate Student', English Professor Regina Barreca provides her ultimate strategy for remaining focused and avoiding any potential obstacles in the road to success. Another great resource is an essay posted on the Inside Higher Ed website, 'Surviving Grad School', by PhD Candidate in Physics Jennifer Schloss. She shares lessons for keeping motivation strong (and not becoming that jaded grad student) in her insightful seven-step survival guide.