Five Ways To Get Ready For Grad School
Concordia university offers practical tips for students considering a graduate degree.
Graduate school is intellectually stimulating and can get you the professional experience you need for the workforce. Make a smooth transition to the next stage of your educational career with these five bits of advice.
- 1. LEVERAGE YOUR GRADUATE EDUCATION Professional programs allow you to expand your network and develop hands-on skills.Research programs encourage you to explore your academic interests and make unique contributions to scholarship. Whichever stream you embark on, be sure it suits your career goals and learning style.
- 2. FIND A TOPIC THAT INTERESTS YOU Before you decide on a thesis topic that is trending, consider what research areas have appealed to you in the past. Working through a problem that stimulates your curiosity will help you stay motivated and lead to a strong thesis/dissertation. If you have trouble identifying a topic, attend a conference to gather ideas.
- 3. CONSIDER WHAT YOU WANT FROM A SUPERVISOR Identifying shared research interests with your supervisor is key, but you also want to choose a professor who is compatible with your personality and work habits. Get to know potential supervisors by scheduling a meeting with them and talking to their current graduate students.
- 4. EXPLORE A NEW CITY Living in a place that offers activities you enjoy when you need a break from studying is important. Attending university in a city that is safe, diverse and has a low cost of living will ensure that you make the most of your graduate experience. Concordia alumni are also well-positioned to enter Canada’s burgeoning job market.
- 5. GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE Take advantage of services and resources designed exclusively for graduate students. Co-ops, internships, and study abroad programs provide valuable experiential learning opportunities, while workshops on career building, leadership, and web tools complement your degree and enhance your resume.
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School of Graduate Studies
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec
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