Graduate school brings a lot of new challenges, and writing is often one of the biggest! Whether you are writing a research paper, reflective essay, or literary review, you might be at a loss for how to begin. Grad school has higher expectations for clarity, depth, and critical thinking than undergrad. The good news is…Continue Reading How-to Guide: Writing at a Graduate Level
After a great four years with your friends, the inevitable happens: graduation. This is the exciting time you have been working so hard for, and now it’s finally over! The next chapter for everyone begins: maybe moving back home, taking a job in a new city, or starting graduate school, like you! Perhaps you stay…Continue Reading How to Find Community Again After Undergrad
Graduate school presents new challenges beyond those of undergraduate programs. Along with demanding coursework, research, and academic responsibilities, many students juggle work, family, and personal commitments—often for the first time. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or isolated in the process. That’s where a mentor can make a difference. A mentor, whether a more experienced student,…Continue Reading The Benefits of Mentorship for Graduate Students
One of the most common questions any graduate admissions office hears is, “How do I fund my graduate education?” On top of choosing a school that fits their academic and professional goals, cost is one of the most significant concerns grad students have. Luckily, graduate school applicants have several funding options available to them. …Continue Reading Exploring Funding Options for Graduate School: Scholarships, Loans, and More
As the weather gets colder, the days become shorter, and the sun sets earlier in the evening. Trees and bushes lose their leaves and become bare. Winter storms blow in, making the air chillier and covering the ground with wet snow. To some, this weather is exciting, providing opportunities for winter sports, warm drinks, holidays,…Continue Reading How to Stay Motivated as a Grad Student in the Colder Months
Starting grad school is an exciting step in your educational journey! Before you jump into learning, there are many items you may need to purchase or tasks you need to do beforehand. In this blog, we have compiled a convenient list of what you need to do or buy to succeed. *International Students: Please be…Continue Reading New Graduate Student Checklist
Attending conferences as a grad student can be a fantastic networking tool. While learning about new trends in your field, you can bump shoulders with others in the industry. Networking can be a great way to ask questions, make connections, and help you score opportunities down the line! In this blog, we will cover why…Continue Reading Mastering Conferences and Networking: a Grad Student Guide
So, you’ve just graduated … now what? Getting into the workforce, whether you’re interviewing for your first job or your third promotion, can be very nerve-wracking. You may be very anxious to interview, and that feeling is completely normal. This blog will help calm those pre-interview jitters with helpful tips and tricks from Worcester Polytechnic…Continue Reading Interviewing After Grad School
According to statista.com, nearly half a million international students studied at the graduate level in the United States in the 2022-2023 school year. This goes as no surprise to all of us in Grad Studies at WPI—more than a third of our full-time grad school population is comprised of international students! And thanks to a…Continue Reading International Affairs: Coping with Culture Shock
Productivity can be difficult to measure and achieve without a little help. Students and working professions working in the STEM industry need to look no further than their mobile devices and computers to increase efficiency. Productivity apps for students are abundant because productivity is a constant demand, no matter the industry or profession. Searching app stores…Continue Reading 5 Productivity Apps for Students & Working Professionals in STEM