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Navigating Graduate Studies: Finding Your Fit and Thriving Beyond Academics

Explore key aspects of applying to and transitioning into graduate school, including seeking community, support, wellness, and professional growth opportunities. Learn about visitation programs, sources of support, networking tactics, and making connections in your academic journey.

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Navigating Graduate Studies: Finding Your Fit and Thriving Beyond Academics

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  1. Defining the ‘right fit’: Investigating the Graduate Student Community – an Integral Part of the Application Process

  2. This is the Goal

  3. Starting the Journey • Application materials • Letters of recommendation • Standardized tests • Personal Statement • Writing Sample • Resume/CV Now what…

  4. So you have your list… Asking the questions related to best fit… • Is there a graduate student community? • Are there organizations, affinity groups, clubs I can join? • How do I find a place to live? • Who do I ask for help? • Will I have time for anything fun?

  5. Transitioning

  6. Graduate StudiesIn graduate school, your job is to • Learn • Contribute • Grow professionally • Develop personally

  7. Life Beyond the Library & Lab

  8. Explore Beyond Campus • Mental and physical wellness • Social activities, entertainment, culture • Take a walk, go to dinner, see a movie

  9. Graduate Visitation Programs • Typically for populations that are underrepresented in graduate education • Apply to receive partial to fully funded campus visits • 1-3 day program • Meet with faculty, students • Experience the campus environment

  10. Ex. UR Visitation Program • Two day event • Interact with faculty and students in program • Grad student panel • Campus tour • Application session • Reception with Deans

  11. Sources of Support • Coordinator for Graduate Student Services • Programs that focus on underrepresented graduate students • Ombudspersons, intercessors, other confidential support • Family friendly policies • Professional development workshops/courses

  12. Ex. UR Professional Development • Future Faculty Initiative • Networking Workshops • Grant Writing

  13. Tactics • Program and department websites • Student organization blogs, social media groups • Leveraging LinkedIn

  14. Student Profile • Aspiring graduate student seeking challenging doctoral program in biomedical engineering • Groups • Alumni and common interest • Making connections • Contacts • Defining your path through graduate school

  15. This is the Goal

  16. Answers • Now you know the questions • Ideas on where to find some answers • Tactics for evaluating programs

  17. Good Luck • Questions, comments, concerns? • Contact information: PiaBunton Graduate Marketing & Recruiting University of Rochester pia.bunton@rochester.edu

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