Did you know that according to the National Center for Education Statistics approximately 21% of doctoral students who complete a degree are women of color (National Center of Education Statistics, 2016)? [ Image Description: Boy crying after being asked “How is phd going?” and him responding “Great!”] Pictured: The morning after a night of grading...
There is an old proverb that says “it takes a village to raise a child” - that it takes an entire community of people to provide for the growth and development of a healthy child. It is also true that the same principle applies to early career teachers and scholars. As we develop in both...
Many of us are returning from a much-needed Thanksgiving break with a full belly and many deadlines to catch up on as we approach the final week of the quarter! Learning to cope with stress is crucial to surviving finals week at UCR, especially in the hybrid era. As current graduate students, not only do...
Friends, Thanksgiving is nigh! For many, the end of November prompts a strengthening of appetites as families gather to indulge in the traditional fare of turkey, corn, and potato. These products, all native to the Americas, are a reminder of the unique role of Thanksgiving in our culture. The storybook version of the “First Thanksgiving''...
Graduating within the next year? Wondering how to get started on your journey into academia post-graduate school? You may be looking for the right post-doc for you or you may be getting ready to apply to academic positions. Well, don't worry. The Graduate Student Resource Center has you covered! This month the GSRC hosted our...
Last year, I embarked on the journey of collecting stories about the experiences and views of first-generation students of color attending graduate school. My purpose for collecting these stories was simple: I wanted to 1) learn about the experiences of first-generation graduate students of color and 2) learn how first-generation graduate students of color are...
Did you know that more than half of UCR undergraduates are the first in their family to attend college? This makes me proud to be a Highlander, and as a teaching assistant, I embrace the responsibility of serving first-generation college students. But it’s also one of the most challenging things that I do. First-generation college...
What are your short-term and long-term academic career goals? As you are seeking academic opportunities and creating a plan to reach these goals, check out our After Grad: Academic Pathways Week (November 1-5, 2021), where you can connect with professionals in your field and learn how to navigate the academic job market. Academic Pathways Week...
What draws you to teaching? Did Boy Meets World’s Mr. Feeney inspire you to become a teacher? Is it the thrill of inspiring the next generation of scholars? Is it the opportunity to share your scholarly passions with a room full of people who eagerly want to learn? Or, is it the elation you feel...
How well do you know UCR’s campus? You are about to find out! Check out these 10 spots during your time at UCR. Caption: Use this map to orient yourself! 1. GradSuccess Main Office – University Office Building (UOB) 141 Why don’t you start your hunt with a visit to our office? We have drop-in...
Looking forward to socializing with fellow students back on campus? GradSuccess community-building events are scheduled to help you to connect with peers. This fall quarter, we will host in-person Coffee Socials, two community Game Nights, and an Art Night. Take a look and share these events with other UCR graduate students. Coffee Socials The in-person...
Are you new to TA’ing? Are you new TA’ing in a hybrid format? Don’t feel alone or overwhelmed; GradSuccess has teaching workshops for that! This fall, the TA Development Program (TADP) workshops will be held on Mondays from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm and Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. The workshops will focus thematically...
Let’s face it, writer’s block is that office creep always lurking and never welcome. So, how do we evade writer’s block without a personal HR department? Well, we don’t. So, let’s talk about how to deal with our dreaded companion…writer’s block. [ Image Description: Michael Scott, a character from The Office, looking at the camera...
Grad school brings a multitude of challenging factors: the stress of going to class, working in a lab, writing a dissertation or master’s thesis, and taking care of yourself financially. For these reasons, managing your finances as a graduate student can be a daunting task. You might find yourself with limited funds and very little...
Wondering what Fall events will look like as begin transitioning back to campus? Here's the scoop on where, when, and how to access GradSuccess programs and services in the coming months.
You've already overcome the challenges of navigating your undergraduate degree as a first-generation student - go you! But that doesn't mean that graduate school will always be easy to figure out. Here's our guide to thriving as a first-gen graduate student at UCR.
