Grad School Tips
By Annie Finneran. I am proud to say this was a successful field season. Overall, I have nearly 8,000 wildlife photos and over 800 hours of recordings.
By Eliana Cadena Semanate and Sarah Glass. On our first of four workdays we hiked many miles of mountainous terrain to visit the sources of the community’s water.
By Manuel Carmona Pichardo. At a crossroads with your decision? Let's dissect and discuss the five most talked-about “pros” of grad school.
By Chun-Ying Chao. I still remember the night I received the graduate school admission offer. It was midnight in Taiwan, and I was too excited to sleep.
GEM has helped thousands of students in engineering and natural sciences identify opportunities for career pathways in industry and academia, and supported them in securing funding for graduate education.
By Fariha Ahmad. Life as a Muslim student away from family and home can feel lonely. Here are some ways to connect with the Muslim community in Houston.
By Fariha Ahmad. Maintaining your health during your graduate career can be difficult; here are my tips for how to do both.
By Sathvik Iyengar. Building a sense of community on campus is crucial for graduate students to thrive academically and personally.
By Sathvik Iyengar. How do you go about contacting a professor who could potentially be your adviser?
Moore shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students
By Daziyah Sullivan: You know who you want to request a letter of rec from, but it’s the asking that’s the stressor now. Have no fear, that’s what this blog is about!
5th year graduate student Emily Elia shares some advice for conducting dissertation fieldwork during grad school
By Robin Mo: a Ph.D. is more than just research
By Fariha Ahmad: Balancing rotations, classes, and a work-life balance can sound difficult... here is whats in store and how to manage it.
Durán-Chaves shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students
Morales-Calva shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students
Elia shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students
Nnorom shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students
Umezaki shares her interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students
Chao shares his interest, experience, and advice to prospective graduate students
EducationUSA makes it easier to connect to Rice University, explore graduate opportunities and application process
Njideka Nnorom (Syndi) is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering program at Rice University.
By Alejandra Osejo Varona - Graduate Student -Ph.D. Anthropology
By Carly Graverson: Activity improves physical, emotional, and mental health during grad school!
By Daziyah Sullivan: You have so many accomplishments, big and small. Everything about you has led you here.
By Ivan Rosa de Siqueira: The concept of a “good” paper is obviously variable, yet, scientific writing overall relies on a number of common, basic roots.
By Ying Chen: Undergrad research experience gave me the confidence to apply for graduate school!
By Utana Umezaki: Rice is always welcoming international students and has many cultural events/communities that you can be part of!
By Emily Elia: Imposing structure onto your schedule is one way to bring more organization back into your life.
By Daziyah Sullivan: So, you’re interested in finding a university, but how do you find out what it’s like to actually be a student at that university?
Johanna Castellanos of Colombia and Ekaterina Trimbach of Russia share their experience with Rice's unique culture.
By Daziyah Sullivan: So, you're interviewing with advisors? Why not try to be yourself? Daziyah shares her advice to students looking to leave a lasting impression.
Natsumi Komatsu, graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering shares her advice to Japanese students planning on pursuing a graduate degree in the United States!
By Ivan Rosa de Siqueira: Learn more about this important component of grad school applications and how you can write an effective SOP!
What should you be doing after accepting a grad school offer? Walk through the Rice process with us!
Nearly 450 guests and 10 departments participated in GPS' annual recruiting event.
By Dan Gorczynski. Loosen that tie, grab a cold drink and get ready to learn all about Rice's own grad student bar, Valhalla!
By Emily Elia: Tips on how your grad school expectations may change once you're in the thick of things!
By Emily Elia: Make the most of virtual events in order to develop research and your professional networks!
By Emily Elia: Here are some common things you may experience during your first year of graduate school.
By Emily Elia: Visiting weekends are a great opportunity to get a feel for the culture of a graduate program.
By Emily Elia: You can develop your research interests as you navigate grad school.
By Emily Elia: To prepare for your first year, it's worth it to focus on the logistical aspect of this new life change.
By Emily Elia: Finding an adviser that is a good match can have a huge influence on your graduate school experience.
By Jennifer Hunter. Graduate student Clara Saitkoulov describes the coincidences that led her to the Shepherd School of Music, and the opportunities she has had during her studies.
By Daziyah Sullivan, Wellbeing Director for Rice’s Graduate Student Association.
By Emily Elia: Tips to help make your personal statement as strong as possible!
By Daziyah Sullivan. In graduate school, a strong community and the freedom to pursue your passions are essential to academic success. Read on for Daziyah’s tips to have a fulfilling grad school experience!