Anxiety can prevent you from getting work done, especially when it leads you to avoid writing. Here’s some concrete advice for tackling the problem head-on.
Some people spend energy working on their weaknesses, but you might be better off identifying and leveraging your strengths. Lucy Chikwetu shares her story of strengths carrying her from the dusty streets of Mucheke, Masyingo, Zimbabwe to an engineering Ph.D. program at Duke.
How does an engineering PhD student grow his network, gain exposure to business skills, and develop as a team member? By BOLDly climbing mountains, of course.
How scary do the words “Academic Job Market” sound? Now try to say these words with a foreign accent, draft a cover letter with a different language interfering with your (very professional) writing, and decipher a job ad without the advantage of a lifetime in the U.S. to understand how the American higher education system actually works. A series of workshops designed by graduate students in Romance Studies helped them overcome some of these challenges during job application season.
The Nursing Ph.D. program is profoundly aware that recruiting (and retaining) a diverse pool of PhD students supports the reality that deep learning occurs between students that are both similar and different in a variety of ways. This speaks to their desire to increase not only diversity amongst the program, but more importantly — belonging.
“... she is the rare teacher who inspires confidence in students working to master challenging material. From my own experience in teaching over the past two decades here at Duke University, I realize that this is a major accomplishment.”
“What truly sets him apart is his passionate commitment to learning new pedagogical ideas, methods and techniques, developing them himself, and passing them on to others”
“Professionally, Brittany has helped transform me from an undergraduate interested in research into a research scientist. She dedicates time each week to meticulously edit my weekly reports and hone my writing skills. A sign on her desk reads, 'Please email me—I am always available and nearby,' a promise she lives up to.”
“Patrick is a gifted mentor due to his ability to listen to students, meet their concerns with understanding and empathy, and translate their feedback into an actionable plan."
