NU Grad School Questions & Answers
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I need to approach my professors about writing letters of recommendation for graduate school. But I don't know how. Help!
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Recommendation letters are an important part of the admission process. So can understand why you might be daunted by the prospect of... (more)Read 1 Answer
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I want to make my email signature professional but am not sure what information to include or how best to format it. Any suggestions?
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My biggest pet peeve is when people list their 800 clubs and organization memberships in their email signature. Besides your first and... (more)Read 9 Answers
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What qualities should I look for in a grad school?
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The type of degree program the school has as well as how far a degree from that school will take you in life. Secondary to that is... (more)Read 2 Answers
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What elements do you consider most important when purchasing a day planner?
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Space, space, space. It must be big enough for me to write everything in for a day and still small enough that I can take it wherever I... (more)Read 5 Answers
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What are some things you are going to do to make the next semester go smoother?
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I'm getting a lot of invitations to graduate school interviews. I'm nervous and I want to take my mom with me, but is that silly?
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It isn't a wise idea to have your mom tag along with you into the interview. Of course, she can sit in the car or drop you off and pick... (more)Read 2 Answers
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If I want to be a writer (I can't decide what type of writer) is graduate school important?
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Graduate school can be important if you want to be a writer as a lifetime career. But don't just get a degree in writing because you like... (more)Read 5 Answers
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If you're finishing graduate school in the Spring, will you strive toward your dream job in the Summer?
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I need help finding a place to live for grad school. Is it unrealistic to expect current students to help me?
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There are often current students who might have a two-bedroom apartment and want to rent out the other room. You can find many of these... (more)Read 2 Answers
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I have a crush on a fellow grad student in my department. Is dating within your own department okay or should it be discouraged?
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Grad school is a great place to meet people, and if you think you and this person might hit it off, I don't see why not! Of course, you... (more)Read 4 Answers
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Any tips for navigating a long-distance relationship while in grad school?
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Any advice for an incoming grad student?
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Grad school is a time to make your mark in your academic career (make extra efforts to study hard and pay attention in class, use your... (more)Read 1 Answer
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I'm not 100% sure I want to go to grad school. How do I decide if it's the right fit for me?
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Unfortunately, there isn't an easy answer here. You'll want to look at your long and short-term goals, your current situation and the... (more)Read 3 Answers
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What should I bring to a grad school interview weekend?
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Bring a list of pertinent extra-curricular activities, honors [especially if they relate to the degree program you're looking to get... (more)Read 1 Answer
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What are the best ways to keep in touch with undergrad friends while in grad school?
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I would ensure to set up times to FaceTime. There is nothing better than a FaceTime call to catch up and to see your friends. I would... (more)Read 3 Answers
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Is it a smart idea to live with other people in graduate school or not?
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Sometimes, it can be a great idea to live with other people while in graduate school, but sometimes it can be the worst decision. It... (more)Read 2 Answers
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How early should I start thinking about graduate school?
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I started looking into Grad schools the summer of my junior year, since you need time to study for the GRE and really analyze all of the... (more)Read 3 Answers
