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February 16, 2021In this issue: Procrastination, Arboretum Research Symposium, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Why am I Procrastinating?
Procrastination: it’s something we’ve all likely experienced - maybe we are even participating in some procrastination now - but have you taken the time to consider why you procrastinate? James Gresh, from Mental Health Services, presented on procrastination with a focus on unpacking the emotions that cause us to procrastinate. Here are some strategies for overcoming different reasons for procrastination:
- Boredom - Combat boredom by making your task or assignment more active and rewarding. This might mean you change your environment or approach to the task, like working from a different location or completing the project with a friend instead of in solitude.
- Ambiguous - Create structure to fight back ambiguity. Try to map or visualize the finished project and see the path you can take to get to the end.
- Difficult - Overcome a difficult task by starting small. Take one step at a time and approach the task in small increments (maybe 5 - 10-minute chunks) to slowly chip away at the task.
- Meaningless - Reframe your project to find motivation to complete it. Try to picture how completing the work fits into your larger goals (i.e., graduating, getting a job, caring for family, etc.).
- And sometimes procrastination just means you need a break and should take time away from your to do list to relax. Set a timer and step away from the project for a little while (minutes or hours if you can).
So, next time you find yourself procrastinating on a project or assignment, try reflecting on why you’re procrastinating and practice using non-judgmental thoughts to understand your procrastination. The act of reflecting on your emotions and actions is a great step to understanding how and why you work the way you do. Be kind to yourself to help lighten pressure that might be adding to your desire to procrastinate, and good luck on your work!
GradConnections Weekly is looking for fresh perspectives on the graduate student experience.
If you have advice, counsel, or tips for UW grad students, you’re invited to write a guest column for “Tips for Grads.”
If you’re interested, check out our infographic for details and email gspd@grad.wisc.edu to let us know.
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DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW–Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the nine facets of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report and recommendations.
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Upcoming Professional Development EventsAll event times and deadlines are listed in Central Standard Time (CST).
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Racial trauma has many academics oscillating between fight, flight, and freeze responses. We are fighting on committees and in our classrooms, debating how or if we should stay in harmful environments, and finding ourselves stuck as we hold our own and our community's pain. In this two-part workshop series, Dr. Della will describe the connection between trauma, healing, compassion, and collectivism. She will also introduce and guide participants through practices that help cultivate compassion and collectivism as a means to help facilitate healing from racial trauma. Click here to activate your NCFDD account through the UW–Madison institutional membership.
Graduate Student Groups
Online
Note that the first meetings have already taken place, but new participants are welcome anytime.
You probably know that you should be investing and saving for retirement, but as a graduate student on a tight budget it can be difficult to navigate these financial decisions. In this interactive virtual workshop, learn best practices for retirement planning and prioritizing expenses, loans, savings, and investments during and after graduate school. Linda Lepe, CFP & Faculty Associate in the Personal Finance Program (SoHE) will help students develop a financial strategy to maximize limited resources while pursuing an advanced degree. Students will leave this workshop with personalized financial goals and a plan and resources to accomplish them.
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- Illustrator 1
- R
- Excel 2: Analysis
- Python
- Data Wrangling with Stata (independent study)
- Data Wrangling in R (Independent Study)
- Python Office Hours
- Stata Workshop: Dates
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Special Events & Symposia
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- Data Science for Health and the Environment – Interactive Discussion
Wednesday, Feb 17 | 1 - 4:45 pm
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Resources and emergency funds available to graduate students
UW–Madison has begun releasing $9.89 million recently allotted from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). Students experiencing emergency financial hardship and unable to meet immediate, essential expenses may submit an Emergency Support Request using the online form in their MyUW Student Center (under Student eForms and the Financial Aid folder). Emergency requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and can be made with the form regardless of residency or citizenship status. Requests will be reviewed and funds will be awarded within 1-3 business days.
Initiative to promote university-industry partnerships, graduate student internships
“Promoting Industry Collaboration,” a new funding effort to facilitate research partnerships and graduate student internships with the private sector, is open for applications. The goal is “to spark new collaborations with industry, stimulate innovative thinking among students, and promote translation of fundamental research.” Interested PhD students should approach their PI to express interest and discuss a project.
Reminder: How to update contact info, privacy settings
You are encouraged to periodically check that your contact info is up-to-date, and that the university’s public directory displays the appropriate information. The university is obligated by state law to make certain information about its students accessible to the public and informs students about opting out or changing that information through the pre-enrollment checklist. If needed you can make changes to your contact information through your MyUW Student Center, and the Office of the Registrar provides instructions: Editing Your Privacy (FERPA) Settings, Updating Your Contact Information, and Updating Your Legal Name, Birthdate, or Gender. For any information that you do not want to show in the university’s public directory, such as cell phone number, you will need to set your Privacy Restrictions (FERPA flag) to restrict phone and not set a directory exception.
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Help prevent the spread of COVID-19
With your help, we can limit the spread of COVID-19 by following health protocols, such as maintaining at least six feet of distance from people you don’t live with and wearing face coverings. In addition, take advantage of no-cost campus testing to get tested for the virus if you have symptoms, have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19, or plan to come to campus. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing and safety measures in the spring semester, check out these top FAQs.
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UHS services available remotelyUniversity Health Services is committed to supporting you. Many medical, counseling, and wellness services are available by phone and accessible online. Find out more on the UHS Remote Health and Connection webpage.
Mental Health Resources for Grad StudentsAccording to the 2019 Healthy Minds Survey, 93% of UW–Madison graduate students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and 89% of UW–Madison graduate students who used mental health care found it helpful.
- UHS 24-hour Crisis Services. On-call crisis counselors can help address your most pressing concerns, address your safety, and help you connect with follow-up service needs. It’s available every day, including weekends, holidays, and semester breaks. Call the UHS crisis line at 608-265-5600. For situations that are immediately life-threatening, call 911.
- YOU@WISC. This portal has tools and information to help you be well, with modules on stress management, self-care, social support, suicidal thoughts, mindfulness, academic wellness, and more.
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The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues, and can be your go-to spot for assistance as a graduate student. To contact the Graduate and Professional Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz-Berman directly, email egoetz2@wisc.edu.
Graduate Student Assistance Drop-In Hours
Every Wednesday from 2 - 4 pm, Elaine will be hosting virtual drop-in hours to discuss any concerns/issues you might be facing, help you get connected to campus resources, and generally be a support person. To join, please visit Elaine's personal room in Zoom anytime between 2 - 4 pm on Wednesdays. Students will meet with Elaine one-on-one, and when you enter the Personal Room you will be placed in the lobby until Elaine is available to talk. If you face any technical issues, please email Elaine at egoetz2@wisc.edu.
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Please note: Some graduate students may be ineligible to hold graduate assistantship appointments. Be sure to check with your graduate program coordinator about your eligibility before applying.
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Online Precollege Instructor (Summer)
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Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowships provide opportunities for doctoral candidates in modern foreign languages and area studies to conduct full-time dissertation research abroad. Students may request funding to support overseas research for six to 12 months. Prospective applicants should contact Mark Lilleleht in the IRIS Awards Office (awards@iris.wisc.edu) to discuss their application. Students must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident to apply.
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