logging in or signing up Keeping the Commitment-Graduate Students tarundhot Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 80 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (2) Dislike it (0) Added: December 25, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Tips for Graduate Students Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Keeping the Commitment for Graduate Students : Keeping the Commitment for Graduate Students Ten Common Concerns : Ten Common Concerns Expectations Goals Isolation Money Outside pressures Self doubt Career Balance Stress Supervisor How is Grad School Different ? : How is Grad School Different ? Those Undergraduate Days The Graduate Reality Internal forces External forces Breadth over depth Depth over breadth Gaining knowledge Focus over course work Can be passive May be relatively unknown to faculty Applying knowledge Focus on independent study and research Must be active Get to know faculty Fighting Feelings of Isolation : Fighting Feelings of Isolation What are you up against ? Fewer courses Fewer opportunities to meet people Scheduling issues Work & family obligations Specialized/specific study area Less common ground with other students Slide 5: Feeling of being like a visitor rather than a real member on campus.. What do you do now ? : What do you do now ? Get Informed: Get to know your department/faculty/university Know the services/resources available Mailing lists Get Involved: Department – Guest talks, seminars, thesis defense Student chapters of professional organizations Clubs & Associations – Sports, Cultural Campus events – Free movies, concerts, Stingers game Gym/Campus Recreation/Sports Leagues Graduate Course-work, Projects & Research : Graduate Course-work, Projects & Research Getting Started Supervisor/Faculty/Advisor Concordia Libraries – Research help, Subject Librarians Narrowing/Finalizing your research topic Research groups, talks, thesis defenses, professional associations, internet Course-work Consult Supervisor/Advisor Course schedule and availability – Department Secretary Graduate Course-work, Projects & Research : Graduate Course-work, Projects & Research Get going with your research Plan: Flexible schedule adjusted as you progress Stay MOTIVATED! Constant communication with Supervisor Always have a Plan B Hard work always pays! Ironically, there is no substitute for hard work. What about Stress ? : What about Stress ? Study/Research Group Same or multi-disciplinary Helps clarify ideas Better understanding of your topic Networking opportunity Sleep – Eat - Exercise Find something you enjoy Volunteer Get a job – On campus is great Slide 10: Thank you for coming! Good luck! You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Keeping the Commitment-Graduate Students tarundhot Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 80 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (2) Dislike it (0) Added: December 25, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Tips for Graduate Students Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Keeping the Commitment for Graduate Students : Keeping the Commitment for Graduate Students Ten Common Concerns : Ten Common Concerns Expectations Goals Isolation Money Outside pressures Self doubt Career Balance Stress Supervisor How is Grad School Different ? : How is Grad School Different ? Those Undergraduate Days The Graduate Reality Internal forces External forces Breadth over depth Depth over breadth Gaining knowledge Focus over course work Can be passive May be relatively unknown to faculty Applying knowledge Focus on independent study and research Must be active Get to know faculty Fighting Feelings of Isolation : Fighting Feelings of Isolation What are you up against ? Fewer courses Fewer opportunities to meet people Scheduling issues Work & family obligations Specialized/specific study area Less common ground with other students Slide 5: Feeling of being like a visitor rather than a real member on campus.. What do you do now ? : What do you do now ? Get Informed: Get to know your department/faculty/university Know the services/resources available Mailing lists Get Involved: Department – Guest talks, seminars, thesis defense Student chapters of professional organizations Clubs & Associations – Sports, Cultural Campus events – Free movies, concerts, Stingers game Gym/Campus Recreation/Sports Leagues Graduate Course-work, Projects & Research : Graduate Course-work, Projects & Research Getting Started Supervisor/Faculty/Advisor Concordia Libraries – Research help, Subject Librarians Narrowing/Finalizing your research topic Research groups, talks, thesis defenses, professional associations, internet Course-work Consult Supervisor/Advisor Course schedule and availability – Department Secretary Graduate Course-work, Projects & Research : Graduate Course-work, Projects & Research Get going with your research Plan: Flexible schedule adjusted as you progress Stay MOTIVATED! Constant communication with Supervisor Always have a Plan B Hard work always pays! Ironically, there is no substitute for hard work. What about Stress ? : What about Stress ? Study/Research Group Same or multi-disciplinary Helps clarify ideas Better understanding of your topic Networking opportunity Sleep – Eat - Exercise Find something you enjoy Volunteer Get a job – On campus is great Slide 10: Thank you for coming! Good luck!