Planning Your Degree (DYL For Doctoral Students)
Your time in a doctoral program can often feel extremely busy and preparing a plan can save you time later on. In this interactive workshop, you’ll have an opportunity to review your academic milestones, consider where your PhD could take you, and think about academic and non-academic opportunities available to you to design your PhD experience so that it's uniquely tailored to you.
This workshop is based on the principles of Design Thinking from the book Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans.
The Art Of Saying ‘No’: Managing Expectations in Graduate School
Graduate Students lead very busy lives with several competing priorities. It is often difficult to decide what activities we should focus our time on, especially with so many different academic and social events going on around us. When it comes time to turn down an invitation to an activity or opportunity, many students struggle with the process of saying no. In this session, we will explore decision making strategies for deciding when to say yes and when to say no, as well as suggestions and tips 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.
Pushing Boundaries: The Power of Interdisciplinary Research
Have you wondered about the difference between interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and cross-disciplinary research? Would you like to learn more about exciting research happening on campus?
Interdisciplinary work is increasingly prevalent in Canadian universities, and we know students have many questions about their potential for interdisciplinary work. At this event, you will hear from current members of the Provost’s Program for Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholars at the University of Waterloo, who will share their journeys towards interdisciplinary excellence. Join us to explore how to use interdisciplinary approaches in your own work, enhancing collaboration and strengthening your research impact.
The Art Of Saying ‘No’: Managing Expectations in Graduate School
Graduate Students lead very busy lives with several competing priorities. It is often difficult to decide what activities we should focus our time on, especially with so many different academic and social events going on around us. When it comes time to turn down an invitation to an activity or opportunity, many students struggle with the process of saying no. In this session, we will explore decision-making strategies for deciding when to say yes and when to say no, as well as suggestions and tips 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.
Knock, knock! Making the Most of Opportunities in Graduate School
When opportunity knocks, graduate students often wonder how to make the most of the experiences available to them. In this session, we will explore how you can maximize your engagement in a variety of activities such as academic and professional conferences, campus activities and professional development. What is available and what should you expect?
