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12 resolutions for grad students

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In graduate school, the emphasis on the current mission can be so constant and so blinding that students forget the tasks without deadlines. In the spirit of the new year, I've created a list of twelve monthly resolutions for graduate students. These resolutions round out the graduate experience and prepare students for the long term: Read on for my explanations. The relentless focus on the next deadline causes grad students to ignore longer-term planning. Map out what the next twelve months will look like. Put major deadlines on your calendar. Assign tentative topics to publication venues. Where will the major conferences be? Can you drive to any? Decide which program milestones (qualifier, proposal, defense) you hope to accomplish in the next twelve months. If any milestones involve getting a committee to agree on a date, start searching for a date now. Getting professors to agree on a date and time is cat-herding. If you're worried you won't stick to the plan, place a reminder of ea

12 resolutions for grad students 12 resolutions for grad students [ article index ] [ ] [ @mattmight ] [ rss ] In graduate school, the emphasis on the current mission can be so constant and so blinding that students forget the tasks without deadlines. In the spirit of the new year, I've created a list of twelve monthly resolutions for graduate students. These resolutions round out the graduate experience and prepare students for the long term: Map out the year Improve productivity Embrace the uncomfortable Upgrade your tools Stay healthy Update your CV and web site Keep your eye on the job mar

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