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Graduate Student Orientation 2014August 28, 2014Welcomes

Jacqui Brinkman, Graduate Pathways to Success Program, Graduate and Postdoctoral StudiesDr. Linc KeslerDirector of the First Nations House of LearningDr. Susan Porter, Dean and Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Dr. David Farrar, Provost and Vice President AcademicColúm Connolly, President, Graduate Student Society and PhD candidate, Medical Genetics

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CAMPUS RESOURCES

Jenny Phelps, PhD Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

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Manage courses, program, money

Student Service Centre https://ssc.adm.ubc.ca/sscportal/servlets/SRVSSCFramework

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies www.grad.ubc.ca

Money management help http://www.students.ubc.ca/finance/get-started-from-here/

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UBC Libraries http://www.library.ubc.ca/

Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology http://ctlt.ubc.ca/

Research Commons http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons/

Academic English Support Program https://cstudies.ubc.ca/student-information/services/academic-english-support

Writing Centre http://cstudies.ubc.ca/writing/

Access and Diversity http://www.students.ubc.ca/access/index.cfm

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Plan for Success

Graduate Pathways to Success https://www.grad.ubc.ca/pathways

Centre for Student Involvement and Careers http://www.involvement.ubc.ca/

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Build my career

BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/msp

AMS/GSS Insurance Plan http://www.studentcare.net/

Student Health Service http://www.students.ubc.ca/health/

Wellness Centre http://www.students.ubc.ca/livewelllearnwell/explore-wellness/wellness-centre/

Counselling Services http://students.ubc.ca/livewell/services/counselling- services

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Live well to learn well

Common life issues for grad students

• Managing relocation and transition to graduate program

• Effectively managing multiple demands

• Staying connected to family and community

• Building social support and healthy relationships

• Addressing personal & professional identity issues

• Managing mental and physical health issues

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Grad Students: Strategies Used to Cope with Stress

and to Improve Mental Health

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Women Men

Talk with Friends & Family

Time off to relax

More exercise

More regular sleep

Break into steps

Remind myself of my abilities

Improve nutrition

Meditate/prayGet professional

advice

If you’re not sure where to go on campus or would prefer not to walk alone at night, call Safewalk at 604.822.5355

You can also use a UBC Blue Phone and ask for Safewalk

Safewalk sends a co-ed pair of walkers to your location at any point on campus and will walk you anywhere else on campus

Visit www.ams.ubc.ca/services/safewalk/ for a list of Safewalk hubs

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Safewalk

UBC Rec (Intramurals and Recreational Sports) http://www.rec.ubc.ca/

AMS Campus Life Resources http://www.ams.ubc.ca/studentsociety/

Graduate Student Society http://gss.ubc.ca/main/

Graduate Forum https://community.grad.ubc.ca/

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Have some fun, connect with others

Get Advice, Resolve Problems

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Office of the Ombudsperson for Students http://www.ombudsoffice.ubc.ca

GSS Advocacy Office [email protected].

Equity and Inclusion Office http://equity.ubc.ca/

International Student Development (“I House”) http://www.students.ubc.ca/international/index.cfm

Your department Graduate Advisor and Staff

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Success in Graduate School

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Jenny Phelps, PhD Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

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1. Be proactive – take responsibility for your own grad school experience

• Be your own “project manager” – take initiative to get what you need from your supervisor/committee

• Look for (or create) opportunities to help you get what you want from graduate school

• Continue the mental transition from waiting for direction to charting your own course

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

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2. Establish positive relationships with your supervisor and others

• Seek regular contact with your supervisor. Make your time together productive.

• Follow up on items discussed in meetings – keep your supervisor(s) informed of your progress and challenges

• Act as a “junior colleague” – ask questions, advance ideas, show interest and support for shared goals

• Deal with problems sooner rather than later.

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

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3. Embrace the wider (even global) academic community

• Don’t isolate – reach out within and beyond your program to find collaborators and community. Most research is global!

• Get out there! Look into research mobility grants; present at conferences ($500 available to every grad student to present at a conference)

• Become involved with University activities beyond your own work—seminars, committees, events

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4. Develop effective project management strategies

• Know your program requirements and set a ‘Master Plan” for achieving milestones, revisit as needed. Give yourself deadlines.

• Structure your time and efforts—develop a regular work schedule that works for you.

• Schedule regular meetings with your supervisor and committee to keep things moving along

• Stay focussed on your goals. Reduce distractions wherever possible.

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5. Plan for various career paths from the start

• There are (usually) many options…explore, then hone in on what seems most interesting to you.

• Build both specific and diverse skills for possible careers. Watch for offerings through the Graduate Pathways to Success program, your Dept. and elsewhere.

• Develop a network of positive contacts.

• Engage with the wider UBC & Vancouver community.

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6. Prevent or deal effectively with problemsProblem Prevent Resolve

Supervision Clarify expectations early; develop shared goals

Good communication; seek help from Graduate Advisor or Grad Studies

Academic progress

Clarify expectations early; set and stick to plan

Reflect on goals, seek help early from supervisor or Graduate Advisor

Financial Plan ahead; make a budgetSeek help from program or ESP advisor in Brock Hall

PersonalGood self-care; connect with others; watch for early trouble signs

Reach out to those who care; Counseling Services

Academic misconduct

Learn about plagiarism & research ethics, get support when feeling pressured

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7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

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7. Seek balance and support in your life

• Stay connected to friends and family outside school

• Eat well, sleep consistently, exercise regularly

• Reach out to those around you—staff, faculty members and especially other students, who can help you through the tough times

• Keep grad school in perspective—be a finisher!

1. Be proactive – take responsibility for your own grad school experience

2. Establish a positive relationship with your supervisor and others

3. Embrace the wider (even global) academic community

4. Develop effective project management strategies

5. Plan for various career paths from the start

6. Prevent (or deal effectively) with problems

7. Seek balance and support in your life

Summary:

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

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