Time Management

Finding Work-Life Balance

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"1865 Zenith Pocket Watch" by Brad Covington | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Tues., November 26, 2019

Now is the time to start developing the good habits that will help you manage all of your responsibilities and find time for self-care. Read more to learn about how to manage your responsibilities and find time for the things that are important to you.

Tips for Better Time Management

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"clock" by Leo Reynolds | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Tues., July 12, 2016; by Adam Blood

For many in graduate school, time management can be a challenge. One graduate student offers his suggestions to help you manage your time more effectively.

Make Time to Recharge

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"Pyloned" by Grant Hutchinson Follow | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Tues., Feb. 23, 2016; by Alisha Caldwell

Give your mind a rest between challenging tasks by making time to pursue a hobby or interest.

10 Tips for Achieving Life-Work Balance

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"Stacked in Stone" by LadyDragonflyCC | CC BY 2.0

Tues., Nov. 3, 2015; by Josh Haby

To be successful in graduate school and be effective in the long run, you need to make time for yourself and stay motivated.

A Step-by-step Approach for Attending Conferences

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"Speaking to an Empty Room" by Brian Herzog | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Tues., Nov. 18, 2014 by Debalin Sarangi

Conferences are the best way for Grad Ambassador Debalin Sarangi to showcase his research. They’re also a great tool for him to keep research on the front burner.

Getting What You Want from Grad School

Making goals and managing time
"London Time" by Doug88888 | flickr

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014; by Derek Schardt

Ready for the new semester? Graduate Student Ambassador Derek Schardt reflects on what he’s learned about making the most of grad school.

Tips on Time Management

In Graduate Study for the 21st Century (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005), Gregory Colon Semenza notes that “poor time management and inadequate organization skills” often create the major barrier to a su