Rene Paulson

Educational Apps for Grad Students

Published: 15 January 2015
Written by Rene M. Paulson
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Tags: apps, educational apps, grad apps, grad school advice, Rene Paulson, smartphone

Sometimes, graduate students want to learn something new and step back from the monotony of their field of study.  Apps like the ones I will discuss can provide opportunities for you to learn something new in an environment that is conducive to your lifestyle. You might recognize the following apps from previous school subjects (or present, in case you see your own major here), but don’t let this…

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Upcoming Series: Smartphone Apps for Grad Students

Published: 29 December 2014
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Tags: adjusting to grad school, career outcomes, finances, grad school advice, graduate school, Rene Paulson

It seems that technology is advancing with each passing day, especially when it comes to our mobile phones.  Smartphones have become such a part of our normal routine that we tend to panic when we forget them at home, when they run out of batteries, or when we drop them and crack the screens. I’m basing my next series on these gadgets and something that…

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Being Sick as a College Student

Published: 3 December 2014
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Tags: adapt to changes, adjusting to grad school, cant sleep, grad school eating habits, graduate school, Rene Paulson

We’ve all been there: sick in bed and unsure if it would be good to grin and bear it and carry on about our day, or call in sick to stay at home and rest.  Many graduate students probably end up ignoring their sicknesses and acting like they’re okay, but this isn’t always the best decision.  There are plenty of reasons why you might want to think twice about going to…

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3 Ways to Impress at Career Fairs

Published: 18 November 2014
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Tags: academic jobs, career fairs, conferences, grad school advice, graduate school, Rene Paulson

If you look around, many job hunting opportunities are available to us now, including university-sponsored career fairs and job fairs in the community.  Unfortunately for most, career fairs cause anxiety because of the amount of people who attend or because of the pressure people put on themselves to impress employers.  Here are some thoughts to keep in mind while attending career fairs. Types of Career Fairs Be…

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What Are the Best Coffee Shops?

Published: 13 October 2014
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Tags: adapt to changes, all-nighter, grad school eating habits, graduate school, Rene Paulson

Do you like having a morning boost to get your day going, or do you enjoy having caffeine to get some work done later in the day and into the night?  However you like to have your caffeine fix, you might be interested to know which popular coffee shops around you have the largest caffeine count.  I’ve picked four of the most popular coffee places in America and compared their…

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Adjusting to Grad School: When You Can’t Do It All

Published: 11 September 2014
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Tags: adapt to changes, adjusting to grad school, depressed, grad school advice, graduate school, Rene Paulson

I recently wrote that the major ways to handle schedule changes in grad school are to set your priorities, budget your time, and know your limits. I also discussed that managing your time, maintaining your relationships, and creating new relationships are ways you can adjust to social changes in grad school. But what if your new schedule and changed social life get to be too much? What if…

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Adjusting to Grad School Life: Social Changes

Published: 21 August 2014
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Tags: adapt to changes, adjusting to grad school, relationships in grad school, Rene Paulson, social changes

An adjustment change that many graduate students have to go through is figuring out how to balance their social lives and academic lives. Undergraduates have plenty of opportunities to be social, but grad students have a much heavier work load, and therefore, less time. However, there are still a number of ways you can have a healthy social life while in grad school. Manage Your Time Similarly to how you…

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How Your Schedule Changes In Grad School

Published: 31 July 2014
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Tags: adjusting to grad school, graduate school, planning, Rene Paulson, schedule, time

I hope you’ve all been enjoying this blog series about adjusting to graduate school. Today’s post is about scheduling changes: what you should expect in grad school and how you can transition well. When you become a grad student, you might feel that you’re not able to fit everything you need to do within your week, but here are a few ways that you can alleviate this feeling. Set Your…

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Adjusting To Grad School: Money, Money, Money

Published: 4 June 2014
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Tags: adapt to changes, adjusting to grad school, budget, finances, money, Rene Paulson

Adjusting to graduate school is challenging for many reasons, but many students would probably tell you that the change that has brought the most difficulties is money. We already know that it’s difficult just to pay for grad school, as described in our articles about paying for graduate school. However, I want to focus on how to deal with the financial adjustments that must come…

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Studying Habits in Grad School

Published: 8 May 2014
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Tags: adapt to changes, adjusting to grad school, Rene Paulson, study tips

How were your study habits during undergraduate school? It might surprise you to know that even if you earned straight As, you’ll need to adjust your studying habits according to your grad program. For the next 2–5 years, you’ll be faced with plenty of challenges, so it’ll be best if you’re prepared and already know about some differences between undergrad and grad school. Here are some helpful tips that you…

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