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Alex Davies Air-Sea Interaction Laboratory College of Earth, Ocean & Environment

A.R. DAVIES. Getting Where You Want to Go Graduate School. Alex Davies Air-Sea Interaction Laboratory College of Earth, Ocean & Environment. OUTLINE. Outline. What is the Process !? Is Graduate School right for me !? Surviving the first year Thanks to phdcomics.com. OUTLINE.

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Alex Davies Air-Sea Interaction Laboratory College of Earth, Ocean & Environment

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  1. A.R. DAVIES Getting Where You Want to Go Graduate School Alex Davies Air-Sea Interaction Laboratory College of Earth, Ocean & Environment

  2. OUTLINE Outline • What is the Process!? • Is Graduate School right for me!? • Surviving the first year Thanks to phdcomics.com

  3. OUTLINE Outline • What is the Process!? • Is Graduate School right for me!? • Surviving the first year

  4. THE PROCESS What is the Process? • The process already began • The Dating Game: choosing an advisor • The application process • Visitation Day(s) • Making the right choice for you!

  5. THE PROCESS The process already began! • What does the F in freshman stand for? • Friends? • Fun? • Friday Nights? • Football? • Freedom? • First day of your FUTURE!?

  6. THE PROCESS Please, do not panic…

  7. THE PROCESS THE DATING GAME How to pick an advisor? Advisors to watch out for...

  8. THE PROCESS THE DATING GAME • How to choose: • Research Interest • Personality • Funding • Credentials • Experience/Age • Former Students • Ask around

  9. THE PROCESS The Application Packet • What is typically needed? • GRE • Transcripts • Experiences, Publications/Presentations, Research, Honors • Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose • Letter(s) of Recommendation

  10. THE PROCESS GRE • Practice, Practice, Practice!!! • PS: I got 1090.

  11. THE PROCESS Personal Statement

  12. THE PROCESS Requesting a Letter • Ask people you know and trust • Always give them an easy “no” • Reminders, reminders, reminders!

  13. THE PROCESS Visitation Day • They should cater to YOU! • It is HARD being talked at • Act interested • Bring CVs • Do your research! • Talk to the grad students!!!

  14. THE PROCESS Visitation Questions:

  15. THE PROCESS Which is Right for Me?

  16. THE PROCESS Which is Right for Me?

  17. THE PROCESS Which is Right for Me? • Advisor/Lab Group are KEY!! • Research Opportunities • Ask around… • Personal Reasons • Location? Funding? Other?

  18. THE PROCESS Why did I choose UD? • I could combine my research interests • I liked the work my advisor was doing • I left comfortable with the faculty and students • It worked out personally

  19. OUTLINE Outline • What is the Process!? • Is Graduate School right for me!? • Surviving the first year

  20. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Just an FYI:

  21. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Just an FYI:

  22. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Money aside, I’ll learn A LOT!?

  23. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME?

  24. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? You will learn a lot! • Yes, you will learn a lot! Really! • Masters: Broader focus • PhD: Narrow focus • None-science skills: • Data analysis • Computer programming • Technical writing • Lab experience

  25. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Is it easier to find a job?

  26. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Is it easier to find a job?

  27. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Is it easier to find a job? BS MS PhD

  28. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Causation or Correlation!?

  29. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Is it worth it?

  30. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Is it worth it?

  31. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Is it worth it? • What exactly do you want to do? • Maybe a Master’s is perfect • Enhance your science and research skills • Independent critical thinking • Do you want to challange yourself?

  32. IS GRAD SCHOOL FOR ME? Is it worth it? • For me? YES! • Why? • I like challenging research questions • I want to teach • I hope to make a real difference • It worked for my personal life

  33. OUTLINE Outline • What is the Process!? • Is Graduate School right for me!? • Surviving the first year

  34. SURVIVAL Welcome to Grad School…

  35. SURVIVAL First Semester Keys:

  36. SURVIVAL First Semester Keys: • Find a study group • And actually study! • Make a schedule or “To Do List” • Have one evening/night dedicated to YOU! • Learn but also get good grades • Try to avoid research or teaching!

  37. SURVIVAL Typical Timeline:

  38. SURVIVAL Typical Week:

  39. SURVIVAL Typical Day:

  40. SURVIVAL You’re a Dork:

  41. SURVIVAL The Elevator Talk:

  42. SURVIVAL

  43. SURVIVAL Survival:

  44. SURVIVAL Newton’s Keys to Survival

  45. SURVIVAL Thank you! Questions?ardavies@udel.edu

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