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From International Student to Resilient Future Physician: My Journey of Personal Growth and Cultural Exploration in the USA
This article is part of the 2023 September International Student Perspectives Collection. As I reflect on my journey as an international student, I have realized that this journey is moreContinue reading “From International Student to Resilient Future Physician: My Journey of Personal Growth and Cultural Exploration in the USA”
9/14 Event: Navigating Visas, Education, and Employment in the United States
Join Beyond the PhD in welcoming Dana Bucin on September 14th from 3-4 pm ET. Dana Bucin is a partner and chair of the immigration practice at Murtha Cullina. DanaContinue reading “9/14 Event: Navigating Visas, Education, and Employment in the United States”
🌍Global Minds: Celebrating Diversity and Success – September International Student Spotlight📚✨
Dive into the enriching world of international students at Beyond the PhD, where their diverse perspectives and experiences enhance academia. Discover inspiring stories throughout September and gain insights from an immigration lawyer on visa success preparation, all while celebrating the global perspective in STEM education
Preparing for a Career at a Teaching-Focused Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI)
If as a grad student, you are anything like I was, then you likely know you are already interested in becoming a professor at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI). This article is for you. If you haven’t even heard of a PUI before, don’t worry, this article can still be for you!
The Importance of Making and Maintaining Connections
The article emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining a strong professional network. It suggests that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to connections. It advises connecting with current and past colleagues, as well as individuals in your field of interest. Engaging with your network through platforms like LinkedIn, sharing relevant content, and having face-to-face or virtual meetings can help strengthen relationships. The article highlights the benefits of maintaining an active network, including access to hidden job opportunities. It encourages providing value to your connections without expecting anything in return. The key message is to establish meaningful connections, engage with them over time, and be willing to offer and seek assistance within your network.
🌍 Oh, the places you’ll go! ✈️
Outside of science, one of my passions is to travel and experience new places, cultures, and food. While it may not seem that a career in the sciences or signing yourself up for more school by pursuing a PhD would allow the time or means to explore this interest, I have found that my scientific career has led to many opportunities to travel that I may not have had otherwise. So let me tell you about a few of the ways I have been able to travel within my PhD.
Join Us as a Fall 2023 Campus Ambassador for Beyond the PhD! Apply by September 15
Are you an enthusiastic and driven student looking for an exciting internship opportunity? Look no further! Beyond the PhD is seeking talented undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellows to join ourContinue reading “Join Us as a Fall 2023 Campus Ambassador for Beyond the PhD! Apply by September 15”
UConn Alumni share their experiences transitioning to industry
The panel on April 26th featured four alumni of the UConn Health Biomedical Sciences PhD program at UConn Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut. The panelists shared their experiences transitioning from their academic training to various positions in industry.
Negotiating Salaries and Job Offers
Navigating negotiations can be a daunting task. When job hunting or accepting a job offer, there are many things to consider. Salaries, benefits, and other aspects such as remote work can all be part of a job offer package. Some people might be tempted to just accept the terms given, but you can negotiate many aspects of a job offer other than just salary. Recently, I took a useful and informative MBA class called Negotiation Strategies. In this course I learned some helpful tips and tricks about negotiations and ways you can get the most out of a job offer that I have compiled to share with you in this article.
