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This semester, like many other schools @MUNGeog is going remote & one of the things we thought we would miss out on was quick discussions with peers in the hallway or at the coffee machine. These are the conversations where you always pick up some great tips & tricks (1/n)
So we're running a workshop series where folks from the department can share skills they think others can benefit from.
Up first we have 'One tip for grad school' & we have all current grad students, faculty & postdocs on hand to give our new students some tips. Here we go (2/n)
Up first we have 'One tip for grad school' & we have all current grad students, faculty & postdocs on hand to give our new students some tips. Here we go (2/n)
From @rangeshifts: We all belong here! You have earned your spot & we want you here. When it seems like everyone else knows what they're doing, just ask! (3/n)
From @charlimather: Imposter syndrome gets triggered at certain times, esp. when you start a new program and feel like you're jumping in at the deep end! But remember, you can do this! (4/n)
From @JulieMReimer: Grad school can be a lot more than just your thesis! Volunteer work can be a part of your identity & is great with professional development and networking
Motto from @rangeshifts: Experience redundancy in your happiness. Diversity in the things that keep you happy will give you resilience when you are stressed
From Maro: Manage your time! Find the block of time that works for you - 20mins, 45mins, whatever works. No distractions, just work, then take a break. 3 of these blocks a day is enough to get all your work done in a day (8/n)
From @Aaronsneep: Getting your writing done with friends is fun & easier. Set up a writing group.
Tip 2 from Aaron: Alt + Tab is a great & useful shortcut. Ctrl + Sft + Dwn to get to the bottom of your excel spreadsheet
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Tip 2 from Aaron: Alt + Tab is a great & useful shortcut. Ctrl + Sft + Dwn to get to the bottom of your excel spreadsheet
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From department head & all-round favourite, Norm: When you see you're getting into a rut, STOP & go do something else. Your thesis isn't your life (10/n)
. @rangeshifts slipping some extra tips in here:
1 - A good thesis is a finished thesis. A perfect thesis will never be finished
2 - Productive procrastination, getting little tasks out of the way, is a great way to prep yourself to be productive later in the day (11/n)
1 - A good thesis is a finished thesis. A perfect thesis will never be finished
2 - Productive procrastination, getting little tasks out of the way, is a great way to prep yourself to be productive later in the day (11/n)
From @treelinefires:
1. Get a pet. Or a friend with a pet.
2. Publishing takes a long time. A very long time.
Side note - this is one of my favourite gifs ever (12/n)
1. Get a pet. Or a friend with a pet.
2. Publishing takes a long time. A very long time.
Side note - this is one of my favourite gifs ever (12/n)
Group tip: There is a difference between a manuscript style thesis & a thesis style thesis. Know what you're doing early on in the game (13/n)
From Gilly:
1. Recognize that a lot people are winging it & are doing the best they can at the moment
2. Get organized, see how others stay organized & learn from them (14/n)
1. Recognize that a lot people are winging it & are doing the best they can at the moment
2. Get organized, see how others stay organized & learn from them (14/n)
From @JulieMReimer: Writing things on post-its & moving them around can help you organize your thoughts (15/n)
From @poppy_keogh: Get plants! They're fun, cute, and provide a nice little break when you're working from home (16/n)
From @aimee_pugsley97: Celebrate the small successes & don't move straight from one big thing to the next. Things are challenging and even small successes are worth being happy about (17/n)
On the topic of celebrating everything, it was announced that @JulieMReimer & Simone both won bursaries this week (18/n)
Team tip from @toxiclegacies, @rubbishmaker & myself: Use a reference manager! They keep you organized and make all your references & bibliographies. @AaronSneep, king of shortcuts, adds that Alt + M will automatically add a reference for you (19/n)
Last tip: This is our job, not our life. Have bounds & limits. Happy Friday all!
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