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How should I deal with becoming discouraged as a graduate student?

How to stop feeling guilty about unfinished work?

Is there an affordable way for non-students to subscribe to multi-journals/archives?

What productive academic work can you do with minimal attention in a small (<30 minutes) block of time?

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How to work efficiently under loose supervision during graduate studies?

Age and Graduate school

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Saying “good question” during a seminar talk

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How should I introduce myself (a graduate student) at a conference?

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How to make a one-year study plan for a difficult exam and remain motivated throughout?

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