Title: How to Be a Successful Grad Student: Insider Advice | CollegeXpress
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How to Be a Successful Grad Student: Insider Advice
Last Updated: May 27, 2020
Allow yourself time to adjust—and try to relax
Set priorities and stick to them
Don’t try to do everything at once
Know what to do when things get frustrating
If you need help, ask for it
Get comfortable “adulting”
Believe in yourself
Continue to look for financial assistance
Take advantage of the career placement office
Resist the temptation to *ahem* cut corners
Do not stop having fun
Do not forget important relationships outside the classroom
Do not obsess about grades or the ranking of your institution
Change things up if you need to
If grad school isn’t working out…
Always remember: this too shall pass.
You can do it; I did
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Content: That is a sign of strength, not weakness. Do you believe you need some academic help? Talk to your professors. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Reach out to advisors and campus health center staff. Are you experiencing financial difficulties? Contact the financial aid and bursar offices at the first sign of trouble. Holding things in and not addressing growing issues will only result in more difficulty down the road. Toward the end of my doctoral program I took my very first accounting course. It was extremely challenging for me.