In the world of research, one of the most exciting things is the opportunity to attend a conference and present your work alongside the most prominent figures in your chosen field of study. Within a few days, you will learn…
Stories shape our lives. They are part of who we are. The power of stories lies in their ability to make connections, share ideas, entertain, and inform. What many people don’t realize is that storytelling is just as important in…
Scientific study, research, and writing increase the depth of knowledge in the subject. It sharpens clinical skills and enables students and postgraduates to learn effectively. Scientific writing is an intellectually challenging process that is well worth the time and effort. It…
Applying to graduate school is a rigorous process that includes everything from taking required tests to getting recommendations and writing a coherent personal statement. Graduate students devote a significant amount of time to their applications in order to increase their…
Did you know that an average person can identify a million different colors? Choosing one or two colors for a scientific presentation from the 1 million colors accessible is always going to be a difficult task. The color scheme you…
What is a diversity statement? A diversity essay for graduate school is a one-page document explaining your experiences and commitments to diversity. You can safely assume that any university that requests one is very committed to inclusivity and supporting their…
It’s almost the 15th of April. It’s that time of the year again. Are you trembling every time your phone vibrates with email notifications? Did you expect that email to be that special one you had worked so hard for,…
You might have been working so hard to craft that decent looking email to a potential supervisor, But you haven’t heard from them back after you sent it. This is quite a stressful situation to be in. But do not…
Doing a PhD isn’t just something that comes to your mind at the end of your undergraduate studies because we’ve all been thinking about it for a long time. However, when deciding whether or not to do a PhD, you…
One of the first questions that you might ask yourself when you are thinking about getting into a PhD is: why do you want a PhD, and are those the right reasons? Because in general, a PhD is not a…