What Now? A Professional Development Retreat for Post-Comprehensive PhD Students in the Faculty of Arts
FOR PHD STUDENTS IN THE FACULTY OF ARTS
Just finished your coursework, comps, and prospectus and are feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. The transition to independent research and writing can feel uncertain and isolating--but it doesn't have to.
Join us for a half-day retreat designed to help you set goals, stay motivated, and manage your time as you begin the dissertation phase. Through three interactive sessions and a relaxed coffee hour, you'll gain practical tools and connect with fellow students across the program.
Coffee and other catered refreshments are provided for registered attendees.听
Attending this Retreat will count towards the Individual Development Plan workshop requirement
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Schedule:
- Getting off the Ground, 75min (9:00am to 10:15am)听
Develop an individualized timeline for your research and dissertation writing along with an action plan. Explore strategies for setting goals, tracking progress, and maintaining motivation, as well as encourage planning for well-being. - First Steps in Writing, 60min (10:30am to 11:30am)
Learn practical strategies for getting started with dissertation writing, managing large writing projects, and building sustainable writing habits. - Getting the Mentorship You Need, 45min (11:45am to12:30pm)听
Discover how to make the most of supervisory relationships, including such topics as best practices in communication, setting expectations, how to request and receive feedback, and cultivate a broader support network. - Closing Community Caf茅, 60min (12:30pm to 1:30pm)
The day will end with a casual coffee hour, with light catered refreshments provided by GPS, to foster informal connections with faculty and university staff. Invited representatives from key services (e.g. 海角精品黑料 librarian, LWA, CaPS) will be on hand to answer questions.