…by recognizing the impact that racism had and continues to have on our science, current and future scientists can avoid falling into cycles that produce findings that center whiteness as the absolute truth and harm communities of color. As scientists and researchers, we can be a part of the change for better outcomes in science and underrepresented communities.
…Far too often, grad students tell themselves that their work isn’t good enough to be considered for this or that award, but the reality is that most of the time you are the only one holding yourself up to an impossible standard. Give yourself permission to try and you’ll likely be surprised of the outcome!
Have you ever found yourself in this position before a presentation or a speech? Your mouth feels as dry as the desert, your hands are cold and clammy, and your voice is shaking when you start to speak… Your heart is beating so fast it might leap out of your chest! What was your opening line again?… Suddenly your brain has turned to scrambled eggs and everyone is watching.
This has happened to more of us than you think! It used to happen to me, too.
At first, I was not sure of what pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Arkansas was going to be like. I had fears, doubts, and questions that needed answers. I wondered how I was going to cope in a new environment. I used to believe that school was all about academics and nothing more. I was the kind of student who gave about 85% of my time to schoolwork and cared so little about other important aspects of student life which are also necessary to create a balance. But coming to the University of Arkansas, I now have a better understanding.
When I accepted my offer to start a graduate degree program in Psychology at the University of Arkansas, I knew I was in for a big change. I left a small liberal arts institution in Virginia where I knew everyone and everyone knew me and moved 1,000 miles away to a place where I knew absolutely nobody. At first it was really scary, and I was worried I’d be overwhelmed with school and responsibilities while missing home, but after living here for a year, I can look back and say I’m so glad I made this decision!
There are several types of housing options that you will find once you start looking. It’s important to consider what matters most to you when choosing a place to live. Some people might be certain that they want the experience of having a roommate (or several roommates) and living in a townhouse with lots of common area space is the best option for them. Others may know themselves well enough to be sure that they need complete privacy and a home all to themselves so a one-bedroom or studio apartment may be the better option in this case.
