1. Structuring Your Early Career as a Graduate Student Things I Wish Somebody Would Have Told Me At The Start By Taylor Johnson, B.S. and Danika Knight, B.S.

2. Agenda 1.Myths and Realities 2.Expectations 3.Independence and Self Advocacy 4.Self Care and Resources 5.Social Media 6.Program Specifics 7.Questions?

4. 7 Truths Nobody Tells You About Going to Graduate School 1.You will not sleep. 2.You are still broke but it is less acceptable. 3.You put your life on hold (to some extent). 4.Health? I barely have time to shower daily let alone focus on exercising and eating right. 5.You will want to drop out. 6.You will constantly be told how lucky you are to not have to work 40 hours per week. 7.The only people who understand you during this time are the friends you’ll make in grad school.

6. Welcome to Your New Full Time Job! Time management No competition; you’re already in! Attire Difficulty level Deep immersion into your academic area Student perks

7. Independence This is YOUR education, make it your own! Advocate for yourself Professors want you to succeed! Being on your own Explore the learning curve

8. Importance of Sanity Get involved Community - Flagstaff is bomb diggity! On Campus (non-school club/activity) With your cohort (they are friends, not food) Graduate Student Government SLEEP! Health Friends/Family Schedule “me time”

9. Campus Resources Counseling center (928) 523-2261 Health services (928) 523-3896 Practicum lab (928) 523-2131 Cline library Health and Learning Center Student Technology help Faculty Mentors Graduate College Graduate Assistantships Writing Center Computer Labs

10. Have you Googled Yourself Lately? Enhance what is already out there Clean up your social media sites Professionalism

11. PT Specific ●“It isn't about the grades, it's about learning, understanding and retaining. We're preparing for a career, not an examination. Sometimes you'll understand and retain more and get a B in the class than studying and memorizing for a test and pulling an A.” ●Always have an outlet. School gets stressful and if you're inactive or don't have something to relax with, it'll cause even more stress.

12. CSD Specific Always ask questions Check email constantly NEVER use work excuse Take opportunities when given Competition is over, use your peers

13. Questions? Comments..? Concerns?