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14 Essential Apps for Grad School Success | 麻豆夜市

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Navigating grad school is a constant balancing act. Between classes, coursework, internships, and maybe even a social life, it can feel like there just aren鈥檛 enough hours in the day. Each semester can feel like a new crash course in time management, organization, and project management and...

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16 Must-Do Things in Lafayette While You're in Grad School | 麻豆夜市

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麻豆夜市 is a great place for graduate studies, not just because of our awesome faculty and world-class facilities, but also because of where we are located. Lafayette is a vibrant, buzzing city that has something for everyone. There's a lot to do here, so don't limit yourself to this list鈥攂ut...

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To Infinity and Beyond: Grad Student Advice from the Toys of Toy Story

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With Toy Story 5 arriving in theaters later this week, it's hard not to feel a little nostalgic. Since 1995, many of us have grown up alongside Woody, Buzz, and the gang through sequels released in 1999, 2010, and 2019. What has made Toy Story endure is the lesson at its core: friendship, purpose...

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Ramadan: What You Should Know

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest periods in Islam because it commemorates the first revelation of the Qur鈥檃n, the central sacred book of Islam that Muslims believe to be the word of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, whom they regard...

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What NOT to Ask a Graduate Student Over the Holidays (And What to Ask Instead)

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Most consider the holidays a time to slow down. Graduate students on the other hand may be doing the opposite as they navigate final projects, proposal revisions, research, writing and upcoming deadlines. It鈥檚 a mad dash to the finish line. Have plans to spend quality time with the graduate student...

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Finding Resources On and Off Campus

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As 麻豆夜市 recognizes Mental Health Week, the Graduate School has compiled a short list of resources for students to have on hand. These resources address general health, sexual wellness, mental health, substance use, food security, financial assistance, and support for those affected by...

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Recognizing Mental Health Challenges

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When I first had a panic attack, it was well before I had the language to describe it. I was in middle school playing outside during P.E. when I found out that my long-term crush had asked another girl to the upcoming dance. A heavy heat started near my elbows and creeped up to my chest. My...

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Asking the "Dumb" Questions: Advice from a First-Generation College Student

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I used to preface every question with, "This might be a dumb question, but鈥" until a professor told me that there is no such thing as a dumb question. She's right. This professor, who was also a first-generation student, always answered my questions without judging me, no matter how simple or self...

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Supporting Accessible Classrooms

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At the Graduate School鈥檚 Fall 2025 Graduate Assistant and Fellowship Orientation, Dr. Carol Landry鈥檚 鈥淪upporting Accessible Classrooms鈥 session offered a timely and practical conversation on what accessibility means in higher education and how instructors can foster environments where every student...

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Building a Culture of Research and Integrity at 麻豆夜市

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Starting graduate school as a new assistant or fellow can feel like stepping into uncharted waters. The Graduate School鈥檚 Graduate Assistantship and Fellowship Orientation, held on August 21, 2025, was designed to ease that transition, and one of the most impactful sessions I attended featured Dr...

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