GradProBlog

Technology is available to help you become an effective learner and optimize your research process so you can enjoy other aspects of your life. A smoothly run research project and thesis writing process give you a better quality of life and academic success. Here we share the top ten online tools that any graduate student should have on their toolkit. Read more

To master a new language, you need to consistently set time aside to learn, use the same learning method for a long time, and be patient to your own learning pace. Regardless of your approach to learning French, the vital aspect is to enjoy the process. Here we suggest five strategies to polish your French, and we hope you will find a fun method that suits you. Read more

Life is full of surprises! Some are great experiences, others might be unexpected setbacks. It is normal to feel helpless for a short period, but focusing on the negative aspects of life in the long term can be harmful to your mental health. Here we share how positive psychology - a scientific field of research - can support you to thrive and achieve wellbeing. Read more

Being a TA is often the first experience of a graduate student in a position of authority to teach and evaluate learners’ development. Supporting a professor as a TA is a big responsibility - and now that our workshops are taught online, that list of responsibilities got longer and diversified. Here we share 10 strategies to make your TA online position a successful experience. Read more

The COVID-19 event radically changed working conditions for graduate students, with campuses and libraries closed, working from home (#WFH) became the “new normal”. Here we present 7 strategies to help you adapt to a new working lifestyle and find a balance between your academic and personal life. Read more

A literature review is a fundamental part of your thesis writing process. It provides the theoretical framework, methodology, concepts and problems that frame your research design. Learn 7 steps to do a literature review efficiently and still be thorough. Read more

It is likely that virtual interviews will become the "new normal" during the early stages of the hiring process given social distancing protocols. Here we share seven strategies that will build your confidence and set the optimum environment for a successful online interview. Read more

Graduate students around the world experience feeling like a fraud due to an inability to internalize accomplishments. This is closely related to perfectionism, when someone sets high standards for themselves while being highly self-critical. Unfortunately, many grad students often experience both impostor syndrome and perfectionism, which can lead to harmful emotional and professional consequences such as depression, anxiety, and burnout. Read more

With Universities closed and social distancing in effect, we’re all learning to navigate a new reality. Here’s 7 ideas for staying in touch with your fellow grad students that will keep you in the loop. Read more

Do you need experience leading projects and working with communities to demonstrate you are a team player? These kinds of skills (leadership, project coordination and intercultural communication) are what employers call “soft skills”, and they are the key to your successful integration into the job market. An effective way to develop them is through activities outside the classroom and beyond your traditional course work. Read more