Defining the right fit Investigating the Graduate Student
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Defining the ‘right fit’: Investigating the Graduate Student Community – an Integral Part of the Application Process
This is the Goal
Starting the Journey ü Application materials ü Letters of recommendation ü Standardized tests ü Personal Statement ü Writing Sample ü Resume/CV Now what…
So you have your list… Asking the questions related to best fit… ü Is there a graduate student community? ü Are there organizations, affinity groups, clubs I can join? ü How do I find a place to live? ü Who do I ask for help? ü Will I have time for anything fun?
Transitioning Undergraduate student Graduate student Consumer of knowledge Producer of knowledge Apprentice Expert Develop deep understanding of particular field of study
Graduate Studies In graduate school, your job is to § Learn § Contribute § Grow professionally § Develop personally
Life Beyond the Library & Lab
Elements beyond academics Engaging Welcoming Graduate Student Community Fit with other students Inclusive Supportive
Explore Beyond Campus § Mental and physical wellness § Social activities, entertainment, culture § Take a walk, go to dinner, see a movie
Graduate Visitation Programs § Typically for populations that are underrepresented in graduate education § Apply to receive partial to fully funded campus visits § 1 -3 day program § Meet with faculty, students § Experience the campus environment
Ex. UR Visitation Program § Two day event § Interact with faculty and students in program § Grad student panel § Campus tour § Application session § Reception with Deans
Campus Organizations Student Services Healthy Graduate Student Professional Development Mentor Programs
Sources of Support § Coordinator for Graduate Student Services § Programs that focus on underrepresented graduate students § Ombudspersons, intercessors, other confidential support § Family friendly policies § Professional development workshops/courses
Ex. UR Professional Development § Future Faculty Initiative § Networking Workshops § Grant Writing
Tactics ü Program and department websites ü Student organization blogs, social media groups ü Leveraging Linked. In
ü Student Profile ü Aspiring graduate student seeking challenging doctoral program in biomedical engineering ü Groups ü Alumni and common interest ü Making connections ü Contacts ü Defining your path through graduate school
This is the Goal
Answers ü Now you know the questions ü Ideas on where to find some answers ü Tactics for evaluating programs
Good Luck § Questions, comments, concerns? § Contact information: Pia Bunton Graduate Marketing & Recruiting University of Rochester pia. bunton@rochester. edu
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