Category Archives: Grad School

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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Running Office Hours

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Rohan Nair

Of all the advice I’ve received in my mathematical career, precisely none of it had anything to do with the subject of office hours. So here’s some advice I wish I’d been given on the matter: Figure out what sort … Continue reading →

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Mid Semester Reflection – The Midterm Struggle is Real

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Chanel Lee

Midterm season: two words that send a chill down any student’s spine. I have survived this Fall 2021 midterm season; however, I cannot say the same for my grades or mental health. The number of tears I have shed in … Continue reading →

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