Once you’ve got your committee sorted, it’s time to get to work. You’ll need to write up a document and then present it to your committee. But, you already know that. Really, the first step is to discuss your plans with your committee. I’m going to assume you’ve done that already because I’m probably not […]
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How To Conference, Pt. 1: Networking
Conferences can be fun and exciting. You get to travel, meet new people from all around the world, reconnect with old friends, and learn about bleeding-edge work. If you are a student, you even get to do all of this for free [1]. But, conferences can also be nerve-racking — for newcomers and veterans alike. […]
Realizing Your Ideals with Constant, Incremental Improvements
We all have ideals of how we should spend our days, but few of us live up to those ideals. For example, if you’re anything like me, you probably want to wake up early, work with intense focus, meditate, exercise, cook a healthy meal, work on those personal projects you’ve been putting off for weeks (painting, learning an instrument, speaking a […]