Resolution: Get Organized
How do you deal with the mounds of paper inherent to graduate life? Resolve to organize your space, your work, and your life. Keep your grad student space clutter free.
Resolution: Get a Handle on Time
Time is the most precious resource we have. Learn how to use your time more constructively with an academic calendar and to-do list. These resources on time management and procrastination will help you keep these important resolutions for graduate students
Resolution: Balance Work and Family life
Make the time to learn how to balance your multiple roles. Spend more quality time with your loved ones this year.
Resolution: Study Better
Develop better study habits this year and learn how to spend your study time more effectively.
Resolution: Set Goals
Set [lik url=http://gradschool.about.com/od/goalsetting/a/newyear.htm]resolutions[/link] and some short and long-term goals this year, and make progress on them.
Resolution: Prepare for an Academic Career
It's never to early to prepare for your career. Develop a realistic perspective of the and start working on the academic job search to earn a faculty position. Develop your teaching skills. Prepare your CV and tailor it to the position at hand. Construct your statement of teaching philosophy. Consider what questions you might be asked on an interview as well as what to ask.
Resolution: Learn About Alternative Careers
The academic job market isn't as scary once you learn about what else is out there. Graduate study imparts many useful skills that employers covet. There are a variety of alternative careers for graduate degree holders. Make this year the one that you lose your fear of leaving academia.
Resolution: Start Your Dissertation
It's the most intense piece of the doctoral degree. Don't let fear turn you into a permanent ABD (all but dissertation) student; start your dissertation.
Resolution: Curb Your Stress
Don't let stress get the best of you this year. Learn how to cope with grad school stress and relax.
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Resolution: Have Fun
Don't let those graduate school years go by without having some fun. At the very least take some time for graduate student humor.
