grad school series

Tips and advice from Parissa Safai, an Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Health Science in the Faculty of Health at York University.

An inside look at undergraduate research journals with the Editor-In-Chief of Studies by Undergraduate Researchers at Guelph.

Visit the school you’re applying to, connect with faculty and prospective supervisors and apply early – just 3 of the DOs in this guide to grad school.

Applying to graduate programs can be time consuming and expensive, meaning that it might not be feasible to apply to every program that interests you. Yet, with so many options for graduate study, it can be difficult to narrow down your options. Here are some strategies to manage the information overload that can ensue during the hunt for the perfect graduate program!

Being a teaching assistant is not just about teaching. It’s a way to fund your own studies, learn how to wield your new-found authority, and look at students from the other end of the marking microscope.

With a combination of commitment and communication – and with the advice of some higher-ed couples – there are ways to make things work, no matter how far you may be.

As a graduate student you will have a demanding schedule, erratic time lines, and loads of work and readings that you’ll most likely work on at home. You need a home environment that allows this kind of focused and concentrated work.

For most business graduates, the natural choice after graduation is working for a few years and then heading off to business school (B-school) to complete an MBA.

Finding a super supervisor for your masters or PhD is essential to ensuring that your studies are not only successful but also enjoyable. You are in control of your own success and pro-actively choosing the right people to work with is your responsibility.

Researching grad schools is not limited to finding out what school and program is right for you. In order to make the best decision, it’s important to consider the location of your program.

Moving to another country for grad school is an enormous change and commitment. There are numerous things to consider, including your program of study and the prestige of the professors at each school, the cost of living where the school is located, as well as tuition and fees.