What Kinds of Assistantships Are Available – and How Do You Get One?
At UMass, assistantships fall into three categories: teaching, research, and projects (usually involving work in a campus office). Most are offered through...
What’s It Like to Be a Teaching Assistant at UMass?
This short orientation session will introduce you to the role of being a teaching assistant at UMass, including supportive offices, logistical concerns, and...
Student Belonging from the First Day and Beyond
Creating a sense of belonging starts on day one – but it should not stop there! Join UMass grad student Nagihan Ince to explore strategies for fostering a...
Writing in Graduate School
Writing plays a central role in sharing research and ideas in academia, yet it frequently becomes a source of worry and isolation for graduate students. This...
Teaching “Boring” Required Courses Without Giving Up
This workshop is for anyone who has been tasked with teaching a required, “boring” class and is struggling to engage students who expect boredom. UMass grad...