Category Archives: Grad student life

Rebranding your relationship with graduate school

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Erica Ward

Here is some advice I’ve gained prior to and during my first year of graduate school: Choosing a PI/thesis advisor Before I started my graduate studies, the single piece of advice that I heard the most was: “Finding a research … Continue reading →

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Midterm studying advice I could have used a week ago

Posted on October 18, 2021 by alexisnewton

For many, midterms have already passed by, but if you are as unlucky as I, then maybe you have one more just around the corner. Whether this be a midterm you are taking or one you are grading, the advice … Continue reading →

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The best advice I never follow

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Rohan Nair

I’ve received a lot of advice over the years, some good, some bad. Parents, professors, Uber drivers – it seems like everyone has something to offer. The best advice I’ve ever received came from a professor on the first day … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Statistical Consulting – Learn from my Mistakes

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Chanel Lee

  I decided to perform my first independent statistical consulting project. What is statistical consulting? Statistical consulting is engaging with a client to provide statistical advice and/or services. This client found me through a recommendation from a professor. The client … Continue reading →

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In order to prevent an exodus of international PhD students, we must stand together

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Caleb McWhorter

This post first appeared at the AMS Capital Currents blog. Editor’s Note: Andy Hardt and Mahrud Sayrafi–the authors of this post–are PhD students at the University of Minnesota. Andy is in his fifth year of graduate school, and working on … Continue reading →

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