Roundtable: Strategies for Graduate School Success

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Brief Overview

Graduate school can be an overwhelming experience for many students, as they transition from college or the workforce into professional academic life. This roundtable aims to provide graduate students, as well as faculty advisers of graduate students, with valuable insights and strategies for navigating the challenges of graduate study, from managing coursework and research to maintaining personal health and wellbeing. Panelists will share tips for staying organized, building supportive relationships with advisors and peers, handling imposter syndrome, and balancing academic demands with personal life. This session will be of value for both those who are considering applying to graduate school, and those who are currently in thick of it.

Section

• 63. Professional Development

Chair

• Julia Marin Hellwege, University of South Dakota

Participants

• Elizabeth I Dorssom, Lincoln University, Missouri

• Benjamin Isaak Gross, Jacksonville State University

• Ozlem Tuncel, Georgia State University