Academic and Writing Programming for Graduate Students from the StAAR Center! |
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Dear Graduate Students,
The StAAR Center offers FREE graduate-specific programming, including one-on-one writing support and academic success coaching, as well as graduate workshops and groups. Sign up for appointments, workshops, and groups on Tutor Finder!
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September Graduate Workshops |
Where Do I Begin? Planning for and Starting Your Graduate Thesis |
Wednesday, September 18, Noon – 1:15 p.m.
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Time Management and Productivity in Graduate School |
Monday, September 23, Noon – 1 p.m.
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Writing a Personal Statement |
Wednesday, September 25, Noon – 1 p.m.
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Effective Reading Strategies for Multilingual Learners |
Monday, September 30, Noon – 1 p.m.
More workshops coming in October!
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Accountability Writing Group |
Fridays, 9 a.m. – noon, weekly starting on September 6
Accountability co-working group for graduate students who want to build a weekly writing habit. Perfect for thesis and dissertation writers, but all are welcome. Free coffee/tea every week, and free pastries on September 6!
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Workshop Series for International and Multilingual Graduate Students |
Navigating Your Path: A World Cafe Series for International and Multilingual Graduate Students |
Wednesdays in September, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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- September 4: Developing Essential Academic Skills and Habits
- September 11: Building Confidence and Communication Skills
- September 18: Navigating Cultural Differences and Building Community
- September 25: Designing Your Career Path
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English Conversation Circles |
Tuesdays, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., weekly starting September 10
Meet other graduate students for lively, facilitated conversation in a low-stress environment intended to increase fluency and confidence in spoken English.
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Guided Writing Practice for Multilingual Graduate Students |
Thursdays, 2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., weekly starting September 12
Low-stress writing practice designed to build confidence, develop your writing process, try out new strategies, and prepare for longer writing projects.
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One-on-One Graduate Student Sessions |
Graduate Writing Consultants can meet with you at any stage in your process, and you can meet with the same consultant over time so they can get to know your writing style and goals. We are available to meet with you on any academic project, including:
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- Papers for classes
- Personal statements
- Qualifying papers, dissertation, thesis, or capstone
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Academic Success Coaching |
The Academic Success Coaching Program can work with you to develop academic skills, habits, and mindsets for success at any point in your Tufts experience. We can work with you on:
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- Time Management and Planning
- Reading and Notetaking Skills
- Procrastination and Motivation Strategies
- Balancing Academic, Extracurricular, and Personal Life
- Mindfulness and Wellbeing
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Academic Support for Degree Requirements |
We offer one-on-one and drop-in tutoring support for courses that require foundational knowledge in in mathematics, computer science, and statistics. We also offer tutoring in many languages for students who must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language (reading, speaking, or writing) to complete their degree.
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Support for Students with Disabilities |
Questions about any of our offerings? Email staarcenter@tufts.edu!
We look forward to supporting you throughout your time at Tufts!
Sincerely,
Kristina Aikens, PhD
Senior Associate Director
StAAR Center
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