Surviving Graduate School in Psychology: A Pocket Mentor

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What happens after you've been accepted into a psychology graduate program? How can you best prepare for the challenges ahead and make the most of your graduate school career? In Surviving Graduate School in Psychology: A Pocket Mentor, author Tara L. Kuther offers her considerable knowledge and skills to help you master the complexities of graduate school and realize your goals. Kuther, a leading authority in professional and academic development, provides pragmatic, step-by-step advice for new graduate students on such essential topics as: managing your moneyadapting to unspoken rulesnavigating departmental politicsunderstanding how and where learning takes placemaintaining personal and professional relationshipsthriving in practicum and internshipsdeveloping an identity as a psychologist This "pocket mentor" will oversee your journey and provide authoritative encouragement as you change from a new student to a confident professional ready to contribute to the world through basic or applied research, academic appointments, or clinical work. This invaluable resource is enriched with handy tips, checklists, practice interview questions, teaching guidelines, dissertation strategies, sample CVs, and other practical visual aids.