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Life During Graduate School

A World of Opportunities

As a grad student, you will be presented with more academic and pre-professional opportunities than you ever imagined. Learn what these opportunities may be and how you can get the most out of them.

Adjusting to American Grad School

International students may need some guidance when it comes to adjusting to graduate school in America. Read this article and find out what to expect.

One of the Single Best Ways to Make the Most of Your Time in School

The ability to manage time while in graduate school can teach you how to squeeze the potential out of every minute. Let this article provide you with some helpful strategies.

Living Situations

Your schedule as a grad student is likely to be just plain weird. And living alone will allow you to have to deal with one less headache: You can come and go as you please, sleep a bit later in the morning in order to compensate for late nights.

Relaxation Tips

Mellow out! Don’t let the classes, deadlines and assignments wear you out. Knowing how to relax while in graduate school is crucial. Check out these tips on how to take the edge off.

Taking Advantage of the Summer

Whether you relax or gain work experience in your field, you’ll want to make the most of your summer while in graduate school. Here are a few ideas to help you do just that.

Making Ends Meet in Graduate School

Money’s tight, but you don’t have to heat your place using your oven. Learn the skills you need to maintain efficient budgeting in graduate school.

Needing a Friend in Graduate School

Your classmates in graduate school can offer a wealth of knowledge, as well as a precious relief system. Discover the benefits (and necessities) of making friends in graduate school.

Juggling Your Thesis and Your Family Life

Managing thesis writing on top of meeting your family obligations can be tricky. Read these tips on how to succeed.

What to Do When Life Interferes with School

The balance between your personal life and school is often a delicate one. Unfortunately, you can’t clone yourself. Find out other ways to manage your life while in graduate school.

Figure Out Where (and How) to Live in Graduate School

You have undergraduate living situations all figured out now, right? Well, throw it all out the window -- you're in graduate school now, so it's a whole different ball game.

Five Tips for Good Financial Habits

Your financial habits in graduate school can determine your quality of life now and in the future. Learn how to work with what you have.

How to Stay Healthy As a Distance Learner

Evidence shows that many of the leading causes of death in the United States can be prevented by improving personal health habits. As distance learners, staying healthy is especially important. Learn more here.