Graduate Matters
In a new environment, you will face numerous moments of ‘disconfirmation.’
Creating a budget and sticking to it will help alleviate a lot of financial stress.
If you are considering a postdoctoral fellowship, know that you may have to juggle relocation and a potential lack of resources and emotional support network.
Six steps to start a business when you have no money.
This path allowed me to dive into a new field while maintaining a time commitment comparable to a traditional master’s program.
Conferences like ComSciCon offer graduate students a chance to practice their science communication skills in a variety of mediums.
By building a strong LinkedIn profile and reaching out to your network to do some information interviews, you are setting yourself on a path for success.
Here are seven things we wish we had known while preparing for the transition.
Choosing the right one depends on your specific academic background, lived experience, personal interests and career goals.
This handy checklist will help you address any potential gaps in your application.
No matter which exam you choose, preparation is key.
In part one of this two-part series, the author presents an overview of English proficiency tests used for admission to Canadian graduate programs.
An international grad student and university staff member shares her best advice.
In the second of this two-part series, the author gives grad students some concrete steps to enhance writing versatility.
In the first of this two-part series, the author explores the importance of developing the writing skillset that will serve you in the future.
Current recipients of the McCall MacBain Scholarship share tips and experiences from the application process.
Former Three-Minute Thesis competitors share their winning tips for summarizing years of research to engage any audience.
The word often provokes fear, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Concordia University’s Creative Reuse Centre demonstrates how one student used her degree to transform a passion into a major project with real-world impact.
By clarifying your goals, creating a detailed study plan, and maximizing the many resources that are available, you will increase your chances of doing well on this test.