Category Archives: Advice

Going home for the holidays: how to mix math and family time + BONUS dad jokes for holiday de-stressing

Posted on December 13, 2021 by alexisnewton

Going home for the holidays can be hard when you’ve got a lot on your plate. Thus I present to you my most useful tips for getting the most out of mixing family time and graduate student responsibilities. If possible, … Continue reading →

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Planning the Next Semester – Using the MOSH Technique

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Chanel Lee

With winter break just around the corner, it is a great time to reflect on the past semester and start planning for the next semester. To prepare, I like to use what I call the MOSH technique. MOSH stands for … Continue reading →

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A Letter to the Professors

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Erica Ward

Dear professors,  First, let me start by thanking each professor for all of the hard work they’ve put in guiding students throughout our academic careers. Thank you for spending countless hours writing our shining letters of recommendation, giving us your … Continue reading →

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Motivation to Finish the Ph.D.

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Victoria Uribe

Ph.D. programs in the mathematical sciences frequently take five or more years to complete. After finishing all required coursework and focusing solely on research for a while, it can become challenging to find motivation to complete the doctoral degree. Without … Continue reading →

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What I needed to hear, but no one said

Posted on November 15, 2021 by alexisnewton

Currently, I am in the second year of my PhD program at Emory University. In 2018, after graduating from my undergraduate institution with a double major in mathematics and English writing, I began attending Wake Forest University for my masters … Continue reading →

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