Episode 4: Transitions, uncertainty and the power of community at grad school
Josh Gonzales shares his insightful journey through the many phases of graduate school while navigating uncertainty and self-doubt and the messy middle of research.
Transitions, uncertainty and the power of community at grad school
With Josh Gonzales
Join us as PhD candidate Josh Gonzales shares his insightful journey through the many phases of graduate school while navigating uncertainty and self-doubt and the messy middle of research.
We explore the growth that can come from struggle, the hidden emotional skills learned in grad school and the power of mentorship and community to help you through.
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Resources
There is so much gold in these resources! We hope you enjoy the wisdom, validation and game-changing strategies shared by fellow and former travellers on the grad journey. May these stories leave you feeling less alone and more supported in your grad experience.
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Dear Grad Student
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Bouncing Back: Coping Effectively with Academic Setbacks by Vineet Arora
I remember the first time a journal editor rejected my article. I sat staring at the email, feeling like someone had just deflated my academic “balloon”. I had poured my heart and soul into that ma…
What makes PhD students happy? Good supervision
The latest Nature editorial on PhD satisfaction brings the discussion full circle: good supervision is not just a “nice to have”, it is the strongest predictor of doctoral well-being.
U of G supports
Getting information and feeling validated is a great starting point but putting the ideas into practice and navigating systemic issues like abuse of power is challenging to do on your own.
In collaboration with the Graduate Student Association at the University of Guelph, join us as we explore the emotional demands of graduate school and share some of our favourite insights and tools.
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