Learn when to say 'yes' and when to say 'no' and how to confidently communicate your decision.
Graduate students lead very busy lives with several competing priorities. It is often difficult to decide which activities to focus our time on, especially with so many academic and social events going on. When it's time to decline an invitation to an activity or opportunity, many students struggle with saying no.
In this session, we will explore strategies for deciding when to say yes and when to say no, as well as suggestions for how to convey your decision. Graduate students must manage expectations — and invitations — from faculty, peers, students, and friends and family. Developing skills to help manage these expectations can help with your time management, stress, and overall success.
This is an in-person event. A pizza dinner will be provided.
This event is part of the GRADnavigate workshop series. Be sure to check out additional spring term offerings!
Accessibility: Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and the University of Waterloo are committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are visiting, studying, or working at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining workshop content (when applicable) in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for our programming, please let us know. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us by e-mail at gradexperience@uwaterloo.ca. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.