MAKING THE MOST OF GRADUATE SCHOOL Graduate school is a great opportunity to learn specialized information, training and skills on a designated topic or set of topics. To make the most of graduate school, you should consider early what you are hoping to gain from the experience, be honest with your advisor about your goals and advocate for yourself. Unlike many undergraduate programs, graduate school gives students the opportunity to specialize in a particular field of study. Additionally, networking is critical while you are attending graduate school. You can separate your networks into three categories: 1) academic/research, 2) professional, and 3) personal. As you navigate graduate school, you might find yourself turning to people in each of these networks for varying levels of support. The advice I would give to prospective graduate students is to recognize that the process of conducting research, teaching, and completing graduate school is just as important as what you achieve.
- Kareema M. Smith, Career Counselor Graduate Assistant and Counseling Psychology PhD Student
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