Being a Graduate Student

Overview:

Graduate School is a unique experience unlike any you have had before. In this section, we share what we find to be important aspects of the graduate student experience, key differences between being a graduate student and an undergraduate student, and tips on topics ranging from working with advisors and mentors to time management. 

 

Professional Growth (0:36 seconds)

Objectives:

After completing this module you will be able to:

• articulate differences between graduate and undergraduate education
• explain the roles of mentors and advisers
• develop a strategy for identifying advisers and mentors to support your endeavors at Penn State
• draw upon a set of go-to ideas for making the most of your graduate career