Making It Through The Home Stretch (2013)

November 8, 2013
This Career Pathways event focuses on student success in the home stretch period following completion of coursework while students work on the final stages of degree completion. Many students struggle with managing this part of the graduate education process where they need to be self-disciplined and self-reliant while studying for comprehensive exams or working on the thesis or dissertation. Many students also struggle with defining and establishing their relationship with their faculty advisors. Stress, anxiety and uncertainty are also key challenges during this stage of the process. In addition, absent the formal course structure, some students face difficulties with time management. This event will focus on addressing these and other issues.
Panelists will offer strategies for effectively succeeding in the home stretch and going the last mile…
Dr. Rick McKenzie, College of Engineering & 2013 Doctoral Mentor Award Recipient
Dr. Lindsay Usher, College of Education
Lauren Browning, PhD candidate, College of Sciences
Amana Katora, MFA graduate student, College of Arts and Letters