Manage courses, program, money

Student Service Centrehttps://ssc.adm.ubc.ca/sscportal/servletsSRVSSCFramework

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies www.grad.ubc.ca

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

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Campus Resources

Graduate Pathways to Success https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/gps-graduate-pathways-success

Centre for Student Involvement and Careers http://students.ubc.ca/career/careers-services-graduate-students

Build my career

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Campus Resources

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

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

Learning Commons http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/

Academic English Support Program http://www.cstudies.ubc.ca/aes/index.html

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

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

Plan for Success

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Campus Resources

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

Counselling Serviceshttp://www.students.ubc.ca/counselling

Live well to learn well

Have some fun, connect with others

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/

Grad Student Online Forum http://forum.grad.ubc.ca/

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Campus Resources

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Campus Resources

Get Advice, Resolve Problems

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

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

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Success in Graduate School

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

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Success in Graduate School

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

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Success in Graduate School

3. Embrace the wider (even global) academic community

• Don’t isolate – reach out within and beyond your program to find collaborators and community

• 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

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Success in Graduate School

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.

7 Keys to Success in Graduate School

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Success in Graduate School

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 budget Seek 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

UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Orientation | Success in Graduate School

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!