Students Roundtable
Study Break!
Has academia gotten to be too much? Has studying, finding the perfect internship, pleasing your professors every whim, or dealing with difficult people overwhelmed your life? We get it!
Study Break!
Has academia gotten to be too much? Has studying, finding the perfect internship, pleasing your professors every whim, or dealing with difficult people overwhelmed your life? We get it!
Our Student, Grad Student, and Postdoc Roundtable is a supportive & solution-focused group for people trying to get through their training without losing their sanity. Together, we help you regain your spark. We’ll unravel the psychological underpinnings of the systems and personalities that hold you back –so that you can get back to loving life again.
How You Got Here
You went in with a vision. You had a lot of passion. But things haven’t worked out the way that you hoped.
Maybe the journey is longer than you thought, or the rules are ambiguous or always changing. What happens when you realize that your advisor’s interests don’t align with yours anymore?
Or, perhaps you can’t find the passion for the topic you once had. Has someone even betrayed, abandoned you, or even stabbed you in the back.
Or, has everything just gotten to seeming too hard or long.
We Know it’s Hard
At this point, maybe you are even second guessing the whole career path you have chosen or just feeling lost about the next steps in general.
Academia is tough. And while there are copious opportunities, there is also endless stress and churn.
We Can Get Through it Together
Let us help you get off the treadmill and think beyond the next deadline and toward your overall goals. Down deep, they are still there!
It just may take some uncovering to find them again. We will help you navigate the system and manage the reduce the stress.
But, we won’t ask you to give up your dreams; we will just help you get there with a little less crisis.
Join us.
FAQs
Who can join?
Students and graduate students, law students, medical students, postdocs, interns, and anyone pre-career, even if you have left your studies for the time being.
Is there any commitment?
Nope, come one time or many. Most people find the group a beneficial resource they can look forward to when work becomes overwhelming.
Do we just vent?
We certainly share our experiences! However, that is not all we do. Each session has a concrete topic for discussion, valuable tips to improve the workplace, and concrete action steps. You also get fascinating advice and perspective from experts in the field on your unique situation.
Where will the meetings occur?
The meetings will take place in our Community forum. The meetings will be presented by a live, interactive and intimate video talk.
Is it just once a month?
The live meetings, yes. But we have Forums for discussion that are live 24/7 and some people even chat at meet outside of the group.
Is it private?
Yes, only member can join and members are encouraged to keep discussion topics confidential. However, keep in mind that we can’t control the confidentiality of other group members. That said, it’s a pretty considerate group who needs you as much as you need them.
Is it therapy?
No, it’s not therapy. Think of it more like a way to connect with a group of supportive individuals wanting to learn how to better their workplace experience. And, you also get a chance to receive support from others in the same boat; and maybe even provide them a little comfort too.
When will you meet?
We will get together once a month on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
How do I participate?
You can sign up through our Community. This roundtable is just one of many features included in the Basic Membership package