Courtney Chandler

Nathalie Weissman, an access specialist within the office of student life disability services at Ohio State University, answers some key questions.

For many of us, starting graduate school includes moving to a new city, state or even country.

They must do what they always expect to do and, at the same time, do something completely novel, write Peter Eckel and Courtney Chandler.

August is nearing its end, which means students across the country are returning to school — and some are starting their first year of graduate school.

Your graduate research adviser is a key player in your journey to graduation. In my experience, everyone has a slightly different relationship with their mentor, including how often they meet.

Between classes, studying and research, working toward a Ph.D. or master's degree is basically full-time work. Can you have another job while you're in graduate school?

Graduate students have many requirements to balance and fulfill. In my Ph.D. program, our first semester was completely focused on classes, and the next three semesters involved lab work on top of classes.

“So, when are you graduating?” Graduate students dread this simple question. Unlike undergrad programs, many Ph.D. programs in the U.S. do

Graduate school is challenging, no matter what degree you seek. Those who want to become physician–scientists face the ups and downs of not just one, but two graduate programs — medical school and a Ph.D. program.

It's hard to believe we are almost a month into 2025. For me, the transition into a new year means setting new goals for the months to come, and I always include at least a few professional goals on my list.