Many graduate students understandably notice the need to adjust their eating habits, whether it’s needing to eat on a budget because of less income or eating healthier options because of grad school demands. Whatever your previous habits in the kitchen (or at restaurants) have been, I hope to show you some better habits that will be easy on your wallet, good for your body, and helpful to your graduate life.

Have you thought about going to graduate school, but you’re not sure where to start? It can be confusing; do you need to apply for schools and then go talk with advisors or if should you talk with students before narrowing the search to about 5–10 prospective schools. Before all the application fees and time filling out applications as well as writing essays and personal statements, get to know the…

You probably participated in extracurricular activities during high school and your undergraduate career, but maybe you haven’t thought about doing these activities during grad school. Yes, graduate school is an extremely important time to focus on classes, assignments, and theses or dissertations; however, the main reason you go to grad school is to advance your knowledge and experience in your field. What better way to do…

I’ve been writing about working part-time jobs while in grad school, and I wanted to expand on the topic of internships. Many students ask a number of questions about internships: “How do I find them?” “How do I apply?” “What’s the best kind of internship?” “Should I settle for an unpaid internship or hold out for a paid one?” The question I hope to answer today is “Should I look…

If you’re like most graduate students, you might find yourself strapped for cash on a regular basis. Many students are lucky enough to earn scholarships, grants, or work studies, but other students attend grad school by paying their own way – sometimes through student loans or from their savings. Either way, grad students might need a small push when trying to decide where to get a part-time job. Do…

I recently wrote a blog post on how undergraduates should think about graduating and applying for graduate school. If you are an undergraduate and missed this blog post, take a look at the blog here. Now, I want to write to graduate students who are in the process of earning your Master’s degrees or Doctorate degrees. Read the following tips to learn what…