Navigating the Grad Journey: Connect, Grow, and Thrive

This program is a relaxed, peer-to-peer exchange where graduate students gather to share their journeys and learn from one another. In this 1-hour session, students will build a sense of community, realize they are not alone in their struggles, and gain clarity on their next steps.

Our Three Core Themes:
To keep the session impactful, the discussion will be anchored by four themes:

• Connect: Build meaningful academic, professional, and social connections beyond one's department or research group.
• Grow: Identifying opportunities for personal development, leadership, and well-being during grad school.
• Navigate: Share practical wisdom on managing graduate school expectations and overcoming the unique hurdles of being an international student.

Students will connect, learn from shared experiences through our Graduate Student panelists, discover useful MSU resources, and reflect on what to focus on at their current stage. Food will be provided!

Panelists:

• Alowakennu, Micheal
• Tajik, Farnaz
• Buitrago Acosta, Maria Camila
• Jordan Parker (COGS)
• Tang, Jingyao
• Kitcher Saviour