Category Archives: Advice

Freedom in Failure

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Deborah Wilkerson

“Preliminary examination results: Fail. Please meet with your committee members to discuss your exam.” These are the words I have seen five out of the six times I’ve opened an envelope after pouring my soul into studying for a prelim … Continue reading →

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Applying to grad school? Here’s what you need to know: Part II

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Susannah Shoemaker

In my last post, I shared my experience with diving into grad school applications, as well as my advice for getting started with the application process. By now, you’ve hopefully decided whether (and why!) you’ll be applying to grad school, … Continue reading →

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Applying to grad school? Here’s what you need to know: Part I

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Susannah Shoemaker

I put together my grad school applications when I was studying abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia, which meant that they were cobbled together in a string of internet cafes, fueled by little more than espresso and impatience. I dashed off … Continue reading →

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SMART

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Behnam Esmayli

As math graduate students, we often get teaching assignments from our departments, some of us tutor independently for financial reasons, and some volunteer to teach at local schools or libraries. Teaching is an inseparable part of our job/life. But that is where … Continue reading →

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Challenge by Choice: How to gain power in your own education

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Julianne Vega

Hidden deep within the jungle of demands for graduate students is one unspoken, yet clearly important goal: become your own advisor. This painfully mysterious mission was once again apparent in a recent conversation that I had. As is typical when I … Continue reading →

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