We interview Nira and Tolulope to learn about their experiences as international graduate students at The University of Maine. They share some of the challenges and successes they have experienced, and also offer advice for other international students who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree in the United States.
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Balancing classes, research, assignments, and personal life can be overwhelming without the right tools. Thankfully, in today’s digital age, there are numerous apps and programs designed to help you stay organized and productive. Here’s a curated list of 10 must-have tools for graduate students.
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In this edition of How Do I…? We will learn about how to navigate being social and getting involved while in grad school.
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The Foster Center for Innovation (FCI) seeks a Programs & Events Assistant to join their team for the 24/25 Academic Year. The Foster Center is the hub of innovation programs and activities on campus, and its talent programs and student events are key components of that. This individual will play an important role in assisting […]
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The Graduate School is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 award recipients for the following awards. These awards will assist the students in their research and professional development. Graduate Trustee Tuition Scholarship: Rori Smith, Interdisciplinary Studies Sarvinoz Egamova, Global Policy Sean Lopez, Interdisciplinary Studies Taylor Wells, Communication Sciences & Disorders Sheikh Sanjana, Global Policy Nicholas Poulin, […]
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A long-time educator and leader in social work, whose research and advocacy influenced state and federal policy, has been named the 2024 Distinguished Maine Professor, the University of Maine’s most prestigious faculty accolade. Sandra Butler, professor and director of the School of Social Work, will be honored at the Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner and Celebration, alongside […]
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You’ve been admitted to the esteemed institution of your choice for grad school, congratulations! Surviving the first year of grad school is not merely about endurance; it’s about thriving amidst the rigorous demands and navigating the intricate landscape of higher education. Below, we’ve laid out some strategies on how to get through that first year, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. One thing is for sure, you should get ready for your first year of grad school to be transformative.
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The Maine Chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) seeks a graduate legislative fellowfor the 2024-2025 academic school year. The Scholars Strategy Network is a national organizationseeking to improve public policy and strengthen democracy by organizing scholars in Americancolleges and universities and connecting scholars and their research to policymakers, civicorganizations, and the media. The Maine […]
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The Maine Chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) seeks a graduate communicationsfellow for the 2024-2025 academic school year. The Scholars Strategy Network is a nationalorganization seeking to improve public policy and strengthen democracy by organizing scholars inAmerica’s colleges and universities, and connecting scholars and their research to policymakers, civicorganizations, and the media. The Maine […]
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In this inaugural edition of How Do I…? we will be chatting with Crystal, a second year English M.A. student, to learn about how to successfully navigate a teaching assistantship while attending grad school full time.
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