Graduate school is supposed to be hard. But, it can also be humane and healthy, and a place where you can thrive. Staying mentally and physically healthy is not just important, it is the most important thing. Many people and resources at MIT are dedicated to supporting graduate students’ health and well-being. We invite you to explore new avenues for your own personal development, and:
Embrace the reality that effort, learning, and failure play their own role in the ultimate achievement of our goals
Find a healthy balance between work and life
Care for the your emotions and the emotions of others, and make mindful choices that align with your beliefs
Learn how to receive and share constructive criticism
The “Spilling the Tea” series is back! At these small-scale, limited-enrollment events, join in a conversation with an alumna leader over (iced) tea and cookies. Each of the “Spilling the Tea” parties takes an important topic as its theme, such …
By Amanda Cornwall
Amanda CornwallGraduate Student Professional Development
MIT Addir is a hub for students, staff, and faculty to come together to explore interfaith issues.
Addir is centered around dialogue. Fellows are split into small groups (of 5-8 students) of diverse backgrounds. For the entire academic year, small group …
Mentorship is essential in developing science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) professionals. It is a set of skills that can and should be learned, practiced, and improved upon with self-reflection and feedback. If you are a mentor or mentee …
By Amanda Cornwall
Amanda CornwallGraduate Student Professional Development
MIT’s Office of the Vice President for Finance provides online and in-person resources for foreign national students and postdocs at MIT for tax withholding, determination of tax treaty eligibility, and tax filing software. International students and postdocs may access:
Sprintax
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By Amanda Cornwall
Amanda CornwallGraduate Student Professional Development
Want to practice gratitude? Check out Berkeley’s step-by-step guide for Gratitude Journaling, an important skill for graduate student development, professionally …
