The Art Of Saying ‘No’: Managing Expectations in Graduate School

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
12:00 PM (EDT) - 1:20 PM (EDT)

Graduate students lead very busy lives with several competing priorities. It is often difficult to decide which 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. 

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