Cidnee Luu Graduate school is very fast-paced and it can be stressful and demanding, and I think it is important to take some time to relax and recharge. Read More Marie-Soleil Smith Try to get a taste of everything Vancouver and UBC have to offer, in terms of clubs, sports, activities, etc., within the first year of your program. That way, when you get busier with your projects, you know what you like and can focus on... Read More Fiona Revill Canadians (especially Vancouverites) can be shy! If you're from overseas, be bold and ask people to lunch - we're nice, we just don't want to step on your toes! Read More Sally Innis If you have to take the 99 B-line, try to catch it either right before or right after the morning undergraduate class rushes. Also, it's easy to get trapped in a UBC bubble. The campus is beautiful, and everything you need is either on or near... Read More Bryan Hemingway My advice to new graduate students is based on my own experience: you do not need to prove you are worthy of being a graduate student (you are already one). For me, during my undergrad, I got into a mental space of needing to prove that I could... Read More Rodney Stehr I found it really helpful to make friends in my classes and in my cohort. It is a great way to foster informal communities of support and care. Joining some sort of sport or recreational club where you can spend time with a group of people and... Read More Francisco Javier Gómez López Being part of ISGP, and a grad student, in general, is at times a lonely, hardworking and demanding process. My advice will be to take some time to reflect on your research, to talk to peers and other people in your field; but most importantly,... Read More Dorna Rahimi Take this time to challenge your thinking, learn about different perspectives, and always be in touch with the community outside of academia! Read More Sonja Saqui A few key pieces of advice that I have been given along the way that I feel are worthy of passing on are as follows: (1) graduate studies are a marathon not a sprint and as long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other chances are you... Read More Eric Press Graduate school promises to be a challenging (if not traumatic) experience at times, so it really pays to get to know how you work and learn best. As much you can, remain dedicated to improving your approach to difficult tasks and stay open to... Read More Alexandra Ruddy Work-life balance and self-care are important! Graduate school can be stressful and demanding, but it’s really important to find ways to relax and to find time to do things outside of schoolwork. Read More Patrick Dowd Be prepared to feel spectacularly ignorant and experience occasional existential dread when you feel like you know nothing of your research topic at all. These momentary difficulties will provide you learning opportunities like nothing else. Read More Félix Cormier Always ask questions, and also make sure to always take time for yourself - work-life balance is important! Read More Leah Baugh I would suggest connecting with your research supervisor and other faculty members to gain experience in different research methodologies and projects through volunteer or paid research assistantships. Read More Colin Wierts Talk to your supervisor as well as other faculty members and students about your research ideas and interests as much as you can. It helps with moving your ideas forward, creates potential opportunities for collaboration, and can be a great way... Read More Priye Iworima Give yourself definite goals. Don't afraid to try things. Most importantly, don't be afraid to fail. Just remember to get back up after any and every failure. Read More Joseph Zsombor-Pindera Make friends, ask a lot of questions, and always remember that experiments usually fail. You have to try things a heck of a lot of times before you can draw your conclusions, so if something doesn't work, try it again, and if it still doesn't... Read More Joshua Fawcett-Weiner I'd suggest new students think carefully about what they want from their grad school experience and, where possible, try to tailor their plans accordingly. Also, pacing yourself, maintaining a social life and being mindful of your health are all... Read More D. Kyle Sutherland Imposter syndrome is a hurdle that MANY new and current graduate students contend with throughout their degree. It is totally normal to feel this way, so keep your head up. Read More Ben Dantzer I have three pieces of advice for new graduate students. First and foremost, I would encourage all new graduate students to find an off-campus activity that they enjoy to do with others. UBC can be quite academically challenging at times, so... Read More Aarya Chithran Grad school will be challenging but don’t drown yourself in work. Find a good way to release your stress. Vancouver and UBC have a lot to offer, so learn to enjoy your research experience here! Read More Daniel He Remember to prioritize your mental health, and don't compare yourself to others - we are all on our own journey. Think big with your research, but plan for the future while you're in graduate school! Read More Kyle Gooderham Take time to care for yourself. Pursuing a graduate degree is an all-consuming test of your perseverance, and it will take a toll on you. Develop and maintain habits that promote your mental and physical wellbeing. Read More Sam Anderson Don't be afraid to say “I don’t know”. Knowing where your knowledge ends is a key part of figuring out how to ask new questions. Also, it’s important to be honest with both yourself and with your supervisor about your interests and goals so that... Read More Pranav Shrestha Do not take graduate life too seriously - learn to enjoy the process because research is usually filled with unforeseen obstacles and failures. Try to follow a healthy daily routine, where you stop work after a certain time. Rest is as important... Read More Kyrie Vermette Pursuing a graduate degree is a taxing endeavour. My first advice to new graduate students is to not be afraid to admit when you do not understand something. Not understanding something does not mean that you are unqualified for your program or... Read More Gabrielle Berry Take breaks. Go for walks. Know that everyone has imposter syndrome. Read More Sophie Smit Balance. Your own mental health is so important, taking care to look after yourself, spend time with friends, and let go of the imperfections amid the demands of graduate school is key to making it through. Read More Alaa Eldin Abdelaal I advise them to have a clear goal of why they want to pursue a graduate degree, especially a PhD. Another piece of advice is to learn about all the available resources they have during their studies and make use of them to achieve their goal.... Read More Jigyasa Verma Take graduate school as a training ground for achieving your goals in life and do not miss out on the fun and inquisitiveness in the process. Make sure to pursue your hobbies (and develop new ones). Read More Jason Leslie Every grad student's journey is unique. Don't compare your progress, your project, your methods, or your state of being with other students in your program as nothing useful can be gleaned from that. Try not to take it too personally or too... Read More Michèle Cheng Keep your goal in mind, work hard, and persevere. Read More Daniel Kwon The most capable person who can ensure your success in graduate school is you. Be your own best advocate and always reflect on how to optimize your success in research from the big picture, such as selecting a research discipline or advisor, even... Read More Hayden Scheiber Make lots of friends in your first year, get involved in teams/clubs, and take your courses seriously! Read More Samantha Schaffner Graduate school on the surface might seem easier than undergrad - there are far less exams, classes, and materials to memorize. The real challenge comes outside of the classroom when you are learning to manage your research projects, your time,... Read More Raahil Madhok Find a hobby that can take your mind of research or coursework. Graduate school has a tendency to consume an unhealthy amount of time, and it is important to stay grounded and mentally healthy. A hobby where you can be in the moment, have fun,... Read More Khaled Ahmed Be sure that you are passionate about your field of studies/research before pursuing it. Work hard, but don't forget to have fun. Read More Jonathan Reich Grad school is a marathon, not a sprint. Mental health and financial issues are widespread among graduate students - aim for balance and be gentle on yourself. Read More Jonathan Eaton Schedule down time and recreation time. Everything in your life will be making demands on your time, and as a graduate student, it’s often difficult to make time for the people and activities that are important to you. For graduate students, work... Read More Travis Fuchs Talk to as many people as possible, take at least one course that just interests you, and remember that without your research and story we would all be worse off. Read More Daniel Ji Trust in the process. Read More Sakshi Jain It is very easy to drown yourself into work as a graduate student, however, Vancouver has a lot to offer and you shouldn't miss out on that (because there ALWAYS will be work to do). So relax and don't stress out too much. Read More Shubham Arora Come. Explore. Rejuvenate. Make serious efforts. Expand yourself. Live a life. Read More Ethan White Get to know others in your department. It can be helpful to discuss research or coursework with peers. Plus, friends remind friends that taking the occasional break can ultimately be productive. Read More Mollie Holmberg Take time to find and build quality relationships. Having strong support networks is crucial for getting through grad school, and it can take lots of different forms - residential communities, families, academic cohorts, mentors/mentees,... Read More Xueqing (Rose) Zhang Be prepared for your program and new studies, which is going to pretty heavy. The first term is always the hardest. For international students, take part in info sessions and online webinars organized by UBC's Graduate Pathways to Success program... Read More Ryan Dwyer People have different working styles. Find the style that works best for you and avoid the temptation to compare yourself to others. Read More Julia Huggins Graduate school is a lot of work, but it's more rewarding when you embrace that and fully immerse yourself in your research. It's really a privilege to have a time in your life where you get to focus entirely on creating new knowledge while... Read More Ehsanur Rahman My only suggestion for the new graduate students is to enjoy the graduate life in UBC to the fullest. Your stay in this beautiful campus is going to be one of the best parts of your life and a stepping stone on the way to your future career... Read More Hong Lu Focus on an important problem and remain determined to solving it. Only you are your greatest enemy. Believe in yourself and go for it. Read More Pages« first ‹ previous … 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 next › last »
Cidnee Luu Graduate school is very fast-paced and it can be stressful and demanding, and I think it is important to take some time to relax and recharge. Read More
Marie-Soleil Smith Try to get a taste of everything Vancouver and UBC have to offer, in terms of clubs, sports, activities, etc., within the first year of your program. That way, when you get busier with your projects, you know what you like and can focus on... Read More
Fiona Revill Canadians (especially Vancouverites) can be shy! If you're from overseas, be bold and ask people to lunch - we're nice, we just don't want to step on your toes! Read More
Sally Innis If you have to take the 99 B-line, try to catch it either right before or right after the morning undergraduate class rushes. Also, it's easy to get trapped in a UBC bubble. The campus is beautiful, and everything you need is either on or near... Read More
Bryan Hemingway My advice to new graduate students is based on my own experience: you do not need to prove you are worthy of being a graduate student (you are already one). For me, during my undergrad, I got into a mental space of needing to prove that I could... Read More
Rodney Stehr I found it really helpful to make friends in my classes and in my cohort. It is a great way to foster informal communities of support and care. Joining some sort of sport or recreational club where you can spend time with a group of people and... Read More
Francisco Javier Gómez López Being part of ISGP, and a grad student, in general, is at times a lonely, hardworking and demanding process. My advice will be to take some time to reflect on your research, to talk to peers and other people in your field; but most importantly,... Read More
Dorna Rahimi Take this time to challenge your thinking, learn about different perspectives, and always be in touch with the community outside of academia! Read More
Sonja Saqui A few key pieces of advice that I have been given along the way that I feel are worthy of passing on are as follows: (1) graduate studies are a marathon not a sprint and as long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other chances are you... Read More
Eric Press Graduate school promises to be a challenging (if not traumatic) experience at times, so it really pays to get to know how you work and learn best. As much you can, remain dedicated to improving your approach to difficult tasks and stay open to... Read More
Alexandra Ruddy Work-life balance and self-care are important! Graduate school can be stressful and demanding, but it’s really important to find ways to relax and to find time to do things outside of schoolwork. Read More
Patrick Dowd Be prepared to feel spectacularly ignorant and experience occasional existential dread when you feel like you know nothing of your research topic at all. These momentary difficulties will provide you learning opportunities like nothing else. Read More
Félix Cormier Always ask questions, and also make sure to always take time for yourself - work-life balance is important! Read More
Leah Baugh I would suggest connecting with your research supervisor and other faculty members to gain experience in different research methodologies and projects through volunteer or paid research assistantships. Read More
Colin Wierts Talk to your supervisor as well as other faculty members and students about your research ideas and interests as much as you can. It helps with moving your ideas forward, creates potential opportunities for collaboration, and can be a great way... Read More
Priye Iworima Give yourself definite goals. Don't afraid to try things. Most importantly, don't be afraid to fail. Just remember to get back up after any and every failure. Read More
Joseph Zsombor-Pindera Make friends, ask a lot of questions, and always remember that experiments usually fail. You have to try things a heck of a lot of times before you can draw your conclusions, so if something doesn't work, try it again, and if it still doesn't... Read More
Joshua Fawcett-Weiner I'd suggest new students think carefully about what they want from their grad school experience and, where possible, try to tailor their plans accordingly. Also, pacing yourself, maintaining a social life and being mindful of your health are all... Read More
D. Kyle Sutherland Imposter syndrome is a hurdle that MANY new and current graduate students contend with throughout their degree. It is totally normal to feel this way, so keep your head up. Read More
Ben Dantzer I have three pieces of advice for new graduate students. First and foremost, I would encourage all new graduate students to find an off-campus activity that they enjoy to do with others. UBC can be quite academically challenging at times, so... Read More
Aarya Chithran Grad school will be challenging but don’t drown yourself in work. Find a good way to release your stress. Vancouver and UBC have a lot to offer, so learn to enjoy your research experience here! Read More
Daniel He Remember to prioritize your mental health, and don't compare yourself to others - we are all on our own journey. Think big with your research, but plan for the future while you're in graduate school! Read More
Kyle Gooderham Take time to care for yourself. Pursuing a graduate degree is an all-consuming test of your perseverance, and it will take a toll on you. Develop and maintain habits that promote your mental and physical wellbeing. Read More
Sam Anderson Don't be afraid to say “I don’t know”. Knowing where your knowledge ends is a key part of figuring out how to ask new questions. Also, it’s important to be honest with both yourself and with your supervisor about your interests and goals so that... Read More
Pranav Shrestha Do not take graduate life too seriously - learn to enjoy the process because research is usually filled with unforeseen obstacles and failures. Try to follow a healthy daily routine, where you stop work after a certain time. Rest is as important... Read More
Kyrie Vermette Pursuing a graduate degree is a taxing endeavour. My first advice to new graduate students is to not be afraid to admit when you do not understand something. Not understanding something does not mean that you are unqualified for your program or... Read More
Sophie Smit Balance. Your own mental health is so important, taking care to look after yourself, spend time with friends, and let go of the imperfections amid the demands of graduate school is key to making it through. Read More
Alaa Eldin Abdelaal I advise them to have a clear goal of why they want to pursue a graduate degree, especially a PhD. Another piece of advice is to learn about all the available resources they have during their studies and make use of them to achieve their goal.... Read More
Jigyasa Verma Take graduate school as a training ground for achieving your goals in life and do not miss out on the fun and inquisitiveness in the process. Make sure to pursue your hobbies (and develop new ones). Read More
Jason Leslie Every grad student's journey is unique. Don't compare your progress, your project, your methods, or your state of being with other students in your program as nothing useful can be gleaned from that. Try not to take it too personally or too... Read More
Daniel Kwon The most capable person who can ensure your success in graduate school is you. Be your own best advocate and always reflect on how to optimize your success in research from the big picture, such as selecting a research discipline or advisor, even... Read More
Hayden Scheiber Make lots of friends in your first year, get involved in teams/clubs, and take your courses seriously! Read More
Samantha Schaffner Graduate school on the surface might seem easier than undergrad - there are far less exams, classes, and materials to memorize. The real challenge comes outside of the classroom when you are learning to manage your research projects, your time,... Read More
Raahil Madhok Find a hobby that can take your mind of research or coursework. Graduate school has a tendency to consume an unhealthy amount of time, and it is important to stay grounded and mentally healthy. A hobby where you can be in the moment, have fun,... Read More
Khaled Ahmed Be sure that you are passionate about your field of studies/research before pursuing it. Work hard, but don't forget to have fun. Read More
Jonathan Reich Grad school is a marathon, not a sprint. Mental health and financial issues are widespread among graduate students - aim for balance and be gentle on yourself. Read More
Jonathan Eaton Schedule down time and recreation time. Everything in your life will be making demands on your time, and as a graduate student, it’s often difficult to make time for the people and activities that are important to you. For graduate students, work... Read More
Travis Fuchs Talk to as many people as possible, take at least one course that just interests you, and remember that without your research and story we would all be worse off. Read More
Sakshi Jain It is very easy to drown yourself into work as a graduate student, however, Vancouver has a lot to offer and you shouldn't miss out on that (because there ALWAYS will be work to do). So relax and don't stress out too much. Read More
Shubham Arora Come. Explore. Rejuvenate. Make serious efforts. Expand yourself. Live a life. Read More
Ethan White Get to know others in your department. It can be helpful to discuss research or coursework with peers. Plus, friends remind friends that taking the occasional break can ultimately be productive. Read More
Mollie Holmberg Take time to find and build quality relationships. Having strong support networks is crucial for getting through grad school, and it can take lots of different forms - residential communities, families, academic cohorts, mentors/mentees,... Read More
Xueqing (Rose) Zhang Be prepared for your program and new studies, which is going to pretty heavy. The first term is always the hardest. For international students, take part in info sessions and online webinars organized by UBC's Graduate Pathways to Success program... Read More
Ryan Dwyer People have different working styles. Find the style that works best for you and avoid the temptation to compare yourself to others. Read More
Julia Huggins Graduate school is a lot of work, but it's more rewarding when you embrace that and fully immerse yourself in your research. It's really a privilege to have a time in your life where you get to focus entirely on creating new knowledge while... Read More
Ehsanur Rahman My only suggestion for the new graduate students is to enjoy the graduate life in UBC to the fullest. Your stay in this beautiful campus is going to be one of the best parts of your life and a stepping stone on the way to your future career... Read More
Hong Lu Focus on an important problem and remain determined to solving it. Only you are your greatest enemy. Believe in yourself and go for it. Read More