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R.I.P. First-Generation Graduate Student
One GradHacker reflects on being the first in her family to earn a graduate degree.
Seeing Our Name in Lights
A reflection on portrayals of grad students in popular culture.
The Narratives We Give Ourselves in Graduate School
The argument for reminding yourself that graduate school is "real life."
You Should Be Working on That Book Project -- No, the Other One
The case for honing one's creative writing skills during graduate school.
A Teetotaler's Guide to Networking in Grad School
Advice for navigating academic social events when you don't drink alcohol.
Using MOOCs to Fill In Your Weak Spots
How to pick up a new skill set through online courses during grad school