Transitions – Maximizing Your Every Minute

125 Riley-Robb Hall 111 Wing Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Three weeks into your program, are you asking yourself, “How can I accomplish all of these goals with limited hours in the day?” Fortunately, time management is a skill that can be learned! Join us for an interactive discussion on the top six tips to successfully manage your time. You will learn methods and insight…

Transitions – Serious Scholarship and Responsible Conduct of Research

125 Riley-Robb Hall 111 Wing Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Navigating responsibilities for conducting research as a graduate student can be challenging. It is essential that graduate students understand Cornell’s regulations and expectations for science and scholarship. Discuss with our Associate Dean important issues related to ethics and integrity, obstacles and situations to avoid, what to do when faced with a challenging situation, and campus…

Transitions – Understanding and Overcoming the Imposter Experience (aka, You Belong in Grad School)

125 Riley-Robb Hall 111 Wing Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Did you know that imposter feelings are normal and that most high-achieving graduate students experience these feelings at some point? Join us to better understand the Imposter Syndrome; learn where it comes from and how it can manifest. More importantly, understand how it can be a barrier to graduate student success and what you can…

Transitions – Develop Your Strategic Plan for Graduate School Success

125 Riley-Robb Hall 111 Wing Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Graduate school may not be exactly what you expected…so what is a first-year to do? Make a strategic plan! Spend time with our Associate Dean discussing the value of strategic planning and how to take control of your academic future from the first day. This session includes practical strategies, illustrative stories, and cautionary advice on…