Self-Care and Leaving Academia

Strategies to help you navigate the emotional aspects of graduate school, academia, and career exploration.

4 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Grad School

4 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Grad School

4 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Grad School Imposter syndrome in grad school is a universal experience. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. From the humanities to the STEM fields, from public universities to the Ivy League, imposter syndrome is a staple institution of PhD programs everywhere. It’s only natural. After all, to enter …

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Leaving Academia When It Wasn’t a Choice: 4 Thoughts on How to Cope

Leaving Academia When It Wasn’t a Choice: 4 Thoughts on How to Cope

Leaving Academia When It Wasn’t a Choice: 4 Thoughts on How to Cope Okay, this one’s personal. How does one cope with leaving academia when it wasn’t a choice? How do you give up your dreams? Giving up your dreams is starting to feel like a rite of passage for the Millennial generation. Growing up, …

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Starting Your Post-PhD Career Exploration the Right Way … With You in Mind!

Starting Your Post-PhD Career Exploration the Right Way … with You in Mind! Take some time out for self-reflection As you begin your career exploration, it is essential to take some time to reflect on your interests, strengths, and values. Academic life can sometimes be all-consuming. The long hours and weekends spent running experiments in …

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