First Year PhD Students: This is how to make your coursework --”WORK” for you.

In this episode Elissa J. shares some practical, tangible things PhD students can do to make their coursework work for them. It's that time of the year where the new semester, or trimester has begun, and this is a perfect time to make some small, but impactful strategic moves to set yourself up for success. The process, the products, and the people matter, not just the course content.

Topics in the podcast include:

1.Previewing materials for the scope, variety, and density.

2.Having a check-in partner with the same work style as you have.

3.Asking questions in affirming spaces in addition to your in-class discussions.

4.Planning backwards. Breaking down your tasks into manageable chunks and prioritize them with a timeline.

5.Getting a clear understanding of the expectations for each assignment.

6.Making use of your university’s resources.

7, Building in wellness breaks to keep from feeling overwhelmed. .