Last week, we began a new series by an anonymous contributor, a recent PhD recipient who has been involved with ESN and wanted to share lessons he learned during graduate school. Earlier this week, I received word that our guest writer has accepted a new faculty position at a state private Christian university. Praise God! Here is Part 2 (of 4) of "13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School." Click here to read Part 1. ~ Mike 5. Look for the "poor and needy" to befriend and invest in Jesus said in Luke … [Read more...] about 13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 2
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What I Wish I’d Known About Graduate School: Surviving the Workload
Before joining ESN as a writer/editor in 2014, Hannah Eagleson wrote her series What I Wish I'd Known About Graduate School just after finishing her PhD in 2011. Managing coursework is definitely a challenge. Here are a few things I wish I'd realized at the beginning of coursework. All of them eventually helped me both to get more out of my studies and to have a life outside of study. You can't do it all. Learn to prioritize different academic responsibilities Most people arrive in graduate school with … [Read more...] about What I Wish I’d Known About Graduate School: Surviving the Workload
What I Wish I’d Known about Graduate School: Intro
Hannah Eagleson's second guest blog series (i.e., following Summer Quotation Series), which she wrote before joining ESN as a writer/editor in 2014. What I Wish I'd Known About Graduate School was written just after finishing her PhD in 2011. Enjoy the trailer for the PhD Comics live-action movie :) ~ Tom http://vimeo.com/24506038 Paul Graham, a programmer and writer who does a lot of work with startup companies, once wrote an essay for high school students called “What You'll Wish You'd Known”. When I … [Read more...] about What I Wish I’d Known about Graduate School: Intro
ESN Gatherings at Berea and Ohio State
As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Berea College and (T)he Ohio State University recently. I thought I would let you know how the trips went and how ESN served the different audience. At Berea College, I spoke at the undergraduate InterVarsity "large group" meeting. (IV Jargon Alert! Most InterVarsity chapters have "large group" meetings which gather most of the chapter members for worship and a speaker or some other kind of program, as well as "small group" meetings like Bible … [Read more...] about ESN Gatherings at Berea and Ohio State
Week in Review BONUS Edition: Starting Off Right
Happy Labor Day! The beginning of the academic year has generated a plethora of "starting off right" articles, for everyone from new undergraduates to new professors. (Count ESN as part of the trend, too, with our Best Advice for Undergrads post.) Here's a quick collection of links about starting off on the right foot. 1. Make College Count by Derek Melleby. Friend of ESN Derek Melleby has a new book coming out for students entering college —Make College Count: A Faithful Guide to Life & Learning. And, of course, … [Read more...] about Week in Review BONUS Edition: Starting Off Right