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 »
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 »
Should I Make Resolutions?
By: Isheka Orr, PhD Candidate, Earth and Environmental Sciences Welcome back Graduate and Professional Jags! I hope that your winter break was filled with love, laughter, and well-needed rest. A hot topic at the start of every new year is to make resolutions. Although reflecting and making resolutions is well intended, we all can agree… Read more »
Take Charge of Your Health: Essential Resources for Grad Students at IU Indianapolis
by Jennifer Yanum, PhD Candidate, School of Science Take Charge of Your Health: Essential Resources for Grad Students at IU Indianapolis Hey there, fellow Grad Jags! As we dive into the hustle and bustle of academic life, it’s easy to let our health take a backseat. But worry not! Indiana University- Indianapolis is packed with… Read more »