{"id":2728,"date":"2019-05-28T08:35:01","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T08:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/surviving-a-semester-of-grad-school-the-good-and-the-bad\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T06:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T06:35:10","slug":"surviving-a-semester-of-grad-school-the-good-and-the-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/surviving-a-semester-of-grad-school-the-good-and-the-bad","title":{"rendered":"Surviving a semester of grad school: The good and the bad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin:0cm 0cm 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">\u2026Phew. I made it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0cm 0cm 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Saturday marked the final set of tasks associated with Semester 1 of grad school. Upon successful completion, I returned to my flat, brewed up a cup of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lapsang_souchong\" style=\"color:blue; text-decoration:underline\">Lapsang Souchong<\/a>\u2026 and nodded to myself with satisfaction. Having survived one semester, I know that I can survive the rest.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0cm 0cm 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">At this point I think it\u2019s an ideal time to sit with a cup of tea and digest the past few months.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Philadelphia \u2013 one of my de-stress tactics\" class=\"responsive\" data-file_info=\"%7B%22fid%22:%228354%22,%22view_mode%22:%22default%22,%22fields%22:%7B%22format%22:%22default%22,%22field_file_image_alt_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22Philadelphia%20%E2%80%93%20one%20of%20my%20de-stress%20tactics%22,%22field_file_image_title_text%5Bund%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D%22:%22Philadelphia%20%E2%80%93%20one%20of%20my%20de-stress%20tactics%22,%22field_image_tags%5Bund%5D%5Btextfield%5D%22:%22%22,%22field_image_tags%5Bund%5D%5Bvalue_field%5D%22:%22%5C%22%5C%22%5C%22%5C%22%22%7D,%22type%22:%22media%22%7D\" src=\"http:\/\/insights.cactusglobal.com\/sites\/default\/files\/How%20to%20survive%20a%20semester%20of%20graduate%20school.jpg\" style=\"\" title=\"Philadelphia \u2013 one of my de-stress tactics\" \/><br \/><u><em><strong>Philadelphia \u2013 one of my de-stress tactics<\/strong><\/em><\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0cm 0cm 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>|The Good|<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">I\u2019m going to be in the same country for more than 12 months. To me that\u2019s an absolutely huge thing: it was something like 2008 when I last had that kind of consistency. Travel and new countries are awesome, but there are limitations that come when you always have an eye on your suitcase. I love the fact that I can invest in kitchen gadgets such as a bread machine and rice cooker, knowing that I won\u2019t need to get rid of them in 8 months\u2019 time when I move.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">I\u2019ve got a steady income that is higher than the living wage. Biweekly salary payments have never been so sweet. Of course, grad school salaries aren\u2019t on par with a regular, professional job (one of my previous internships may have been better-paid)\u2026 but it still is a lot better than my student loan income and my zero-hour contract situation in Edinburgh earlier this year. So, I\u2019m grateful.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">The American PhD system suits me. When I talk to my British scientist friends, most of them wince when I tell them how long the PhDs take over here and the hours that are expected of me. \u00a0However, I personally really enjoy the advantages of this system: the rotations that allow you to try out a research group before you commit to the full PhD; the Master\u2019s-level coursework that enables me to really cement knowledge\/fill in the gaps; the increased responsibility that comes with TA-ing over here. I like the fact that there\u2019s more to my PhD than conducting research.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">I managed better than I first thought I would. With a workload that was heavier I could have imagined. Really, I can\u2019t complain.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:0cm 0cm 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>|The Bad|<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">The hours. \u201cYou\u2019ll be expected to work 12 hours per day,\u201d I was told. Walking from the Chemistry building to the library somewhere close to midnight, I could be heard cackling to myself:\u00a0<i>\u201cTwelve hours per day?! Hahaha! If only I was working twelve hours!\u201d<\/i>\u00a0Once all my TA work and coursework is factored in, it seemed as if I was \u201cworking\u201d far, far longer than that. This 24-hour education culture seems to be typical of American universities \u2013 undergraduates have monthly exams scheduled at 9.40pm during the week and 5pm on a Sunday, with the implication that\u00a0this is to be expected. Likewise, graduate students are expected to proctor these exams and take evening classes until 9pm.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Campus life. For the most part, it was a sensible choice. Taking university accommodation on the campus where I studied was safe and convenient. No commutes, no risk of dodgy landlords or neighbourhoods, no stress (I filled out an online application from the comfort of a British coffee shop\u2026 that was all the work required). However, I don\u2019t really like being stuck on a university campus for weeks on end. There aren\u2019t any nearby supermarkets, coffee shops or retail areas. As a self-confessed fan of people-watching, there is very little of the world to watch go by out here. Fortunately, there\u2019s next year to find better accommodation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">The stress. Physiologically, this semester was a \u201cbitey&#8221; one. While I stayed mostly intact, I still felt as if I was under a lot of pressure. Was I good enough? How did I know if I was good enough or not? At least now I know what it takes to survive\u2026 the second term is surely going to be a lot calmer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:0cm 0cm 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><b>|How To Survive|<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Work out what relaxes you\u2026 and do it repeatedly. Stress is ok if you\u2019re able to disconnect from it. In my case, this involved exploring the various saunas of NYC, catching up with Philadelphian friends, going out for nice meals, burning incense and drinking green tea. Even if it was only 1 day out of 14 that I switched off my grad school concerns\u2026 that\u2019s enough.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Expand your horizons \u2013 any horizons will do. Armed with a bread machine, rice cooker and decent salary I retreated into the kitchen to try some more sophisticated cookery. Baking lasagne and macaroni and cheese for the first time was quite an impressive achievement \u2013 I felt proud of myself.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Minimise jealousy. There are a lot of people in my graduate program who are much smarter than I will ever be, or who have natural skills I will never have. That\u2019s fine. Part of grad school is figuring out what my own unique skill set is and cultivating that.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Self-maintenance and self-respect. This\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.html\" style=\"color:blue; text-decoration:underline\">TED Talk by Amy Cuddy<\/a>\u00a0highlighted to me the importance of feigning what you think you lack, essentially to trick yourself. If you want other people to respect you, you\u2019ve firstly got to respect yourself (diet, dress, appearance, attitude, etc).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:0cm 0cm 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">The semester has wound down and I\u2019m enjoying a very sunny, warm Christmas. Already I\u2019m looking forward to Semester 2 and starting the necessary coursework and teaching preparation. It will go well, I\u2019m sure of it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i>Dr. Claire Jarvis (<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StAndrewsLynx\" style=\"color:blue; text-decoration:underline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>@StAndrewsLynx<\/i><\/a><i>) is a Science and Medical Writer at Covance. This story was published on December 25, 2014, on Dr. Jarvis\u2019 blog, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/standrewslynx.wordpress.com\" style=\"color:blue; text-decoration:underline\"><i>St Andrews Lynx\u2019s Blog<\/i><\/a><i> (available <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/standrewslynx.wordpress.com\/2013\/12\/25\/how-to-survive-a-semester-of-grad-school\/\" style=\"color:blue; text-decoration:underline\"><i>here<\/i><\/a><i>), and has been republished here with her permission.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2026Phew. I made it. 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