Graduate Sociology

[That_One]

Hello Folks,

As we wait this thing out, I thought I should initiate a discussion of what we should expect during our first year as sociology graduate students. To those of us who come from a different background, I think this information will be invaluable. Most graduate programs emphasize the importance of the first year and even dedicate some time to the discussion of "how to survive the first year" during orientation. Of course, most of us are concerned at this point in time more about the getting in (or the getting in at our preferred programs), but I am sure we will all be interested in what everyone else has to say about the key to success in a graduate sociology program. Those who are already in graduate school (or past their first year) are most welcome to share their experiences.

[Tritonetelephone]

I've heard that it's VERY common to have the following thoughts during the first year: I can't do this. I'm stupid. How did I even get into this program? This is too hard. Etc.

So I'm trying to prepare for that.

[readyforachange]

1. Meet and talk with other graduate students: in your cohort, in your department, in the university. Students in earlier cohorts are some of the best resources for questions you have

[nyghtfalls]

1. Meet and talk with other graduate students: in your cohort, in your department, in the university. Students in earlier cohorts are some of the best resources for questions you have

[mystic rose]