June 25, 2018
By: John Zhu
As long-held assumptions about academic institutions and careers fall apart, it becomes more important for Ph.D. students to take control of their own professional growth.
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June 6, 2018
By: John Zhu
Ph.D. candidate Laura Jaramillo reflects on how a VH@Duke PhD Innovation grant helped her and fellow students overcome writing obstacles and recognize the value of their academic skills in the wider work world.
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May 29, 2018
By: John Zhu
Insights from two recent workshops on organizing your research and writing, such as ditching the fantasy of a "clear day" or a "clear desktop."
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April 23, 2018
By: John Zhu
Three recent Duke PhDs in humanities and humanistic social sciences discuss career satisfaction, work-life balance, and other topics not covered in graduate school.
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April 9, 2018
By: John Zhu
Significant life achievements such as earning a doctorate are moments of great celebration, but they can pose unexpected challenges as well.
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March 27, 2018
By: John Zhu
Furniture and windows may be the most visible part of your work space, but the most important part could be what's not there (other people).
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March 19, 2018
By: John Zhu
Carving out the dedicated, focused time you need for graduate study is an ongoing process, and requires both self-reflection and a toolbox of carefully chosen strategies.
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March 6, 2018
By: John Zhu
Wishing for better mentoring? It's important to manage your expectations and think creatively in your search for critical academic and professional guidance.
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