By: Naman Gargayan, Masters Student, Computer Science As I approach the end of my journey as a grad student, I’ve realized that graduate school is less about chasing perfection and more about adapting, learning, and moving forward. The path hasn’t been a conveyor-belt joyride to graduation; it’s felt more like an obstacle course, with… Read more »
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Unlocking Graduate Success: The Emissary Perspective
By: Shubham Deore, Masters student in Computer & Information Science Graduate Emissary, IU Indianapolis Imagine stepping into grad school like boarding a train to a new city: It’s exciting, a little disorienting, and full of places you want to explore. As an IU Indianapolis Graduate Emissary, I get to be a friendly map and occasional… Read more »
From Blank Page to Publications: How I Learned to Write Without Panic (Mostly)
By: Jennifer Yanum, Ph.D. Candidate, Biology, School of Science Academic writing in graduate school takes many forms: preliminary exams, research proposals, journal articles, dissertations, and each one can feel daunting at first. The good news? You don’t have to wait for inspiration or tackle it alone. With the right strategies and support, you can make… Read more »
Career Pathways for Ph.D. Graduates: Opportunities Beyond Academia
By: Shaquitta R. Dent, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Health and Human Sciences A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the highest academic degree awarded in most fields of study. Traditionally associated with a career in academia, the Ph.D. path has broadened significantly over the years. Today, Ph.D. graduates find themselves equipped with advanced research skills, critical… Read more »
The Final Lap: Embracing the Journey as a #GradJag
By Harry Chaubey, PhD Candidate, Music Technology As we reach the end of April, the campus is buzzing with the familiar energy of upcoming finals next month. This period feels especially important to me because I’m nearing the final stages of my PhD journey—finishing experiments, writing my thesis, and preparing for my defense, scheduled tentatively… Read more »
Grad Life Unfiltered: How I Survived and Thrived at IU Indianapolis
By: Aravind Chintalapudi, Masters Student, Luddy School of Informatics This is it. My journey is inching closer to the end as I set to graduate on May 17th with a Master’s in Computer Science. Consider this my testimonial, my diary to my younger self, on what exactly went right with my journey at IU Indianapolis…. Read more »
Tips for Incoming International Graduate Students
By: Harry Chaubey, Doctoral Candidate, Music Technology Welcome to your new academic journey at Indiana University Indianapolis! As an international student, you’re about to embark on an exciting adventure filled with new experiences, challenges, and opportunities. To help you settle in and make the most of your time here, I’ve put together a list of… Read more »
Navigating the Job Search: A Graduate Student’s Guide
By: Priyadharshini Manikandan, PhD Candidate, Biology As a graduate student, the transition from academia to the professional world can be both exciting and daunting. With the right approach and preparation, however, embarking on a job search can become a smoother and more rewarding experience. Following these steps will help kickstart your job search and ensure… Read more »
When in doubt, write it out…
By Maribel Hernandez, PhD Candidate, Addiction Neuroscience A blank word document and a flickering cursor, time and time we find ourselves overwhelmed at the task of writing. Whether you are in the beginning stages or nearing the finish line, these tried-and-true tips can help you gain the momentum you need to finish that project. First,… Read more »
New Year’s Resolution- A Practical Guide for Holistic Growth.
By: Radhika Bhaumik, PhD Candidate in Biology We often hear from our parents, that school life is a memorable time of anyone’s existence. It is the time we make the best of friends, some of whom stick through our lifetime, make some indelible memories that comprise the core moments in our lives, or develop certain… Read more »