Sociology 697S - ST- The Holistic PhD Student

The overarching topic for this one-unit course is how to be as balanced, happy, and productive as possible while facing the rigors and challenges of life in a PhD program. Each semester will center around a particular question and a particular book. Possible topics include: Is a faculty job right for me? How do I get myself organized? How do I make myself get work done? Does "balance" really exist, and if so, how do I find it? How do I gain skills I somehow missed out on? How can mindfulness help me be happier? How do I overcome imposter syndrome? Topics will be chosen in collaboration with students each semester.

Open to Graduate students only.