Queen of the Bench

One of the things I’ve found challenging in graduate school is the sheer number of things I need to know, and also, how much to know about each thing. My dilemma is: do I learn just enough to do what…

What has your experience been so far with making friends in grad school? Do you have friends outside of your lab? Your department? Your program? My grad program is pretty social, but my actual cohort…

I went to the first meeting of my graduate student support group yesterday. It’s a themed support group that offers a place for graduate students to discuss their experiences in a safe place. In…

Lately I’ve been getting up really early and heading into lab a few hours before I normally would. Aside from the feeling dead part, it’s been pretty great. Having a few hours of solitude before any…