StAAR Center Academic and Writing Support for Graduate Students |
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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! [link: https://tutorfinder.studentservices.tufts.edu]
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September Graduate Workshops |
- Time Management and Productivity in Graduate School: Thursday, September 14, 4 – 6 p.m.
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Where Do I Begin? Starting the Thesis Process: Friday, September 15, Noon – 1 p.m.
- The Insider's Guide to Graduate Writing: Wednesday, September 20, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
- Writing a Personal Statement: Friday, September 22, 1 – 2 p.m.
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More workshops coming in October and November!
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Weekly Workshops and Groups |
Guided Writing Practice for Multilingual Graduate Students |
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – Noon, September 21 through November 16
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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English Conversation Circles |
Tuesdays, 4 – 5 p.m., weekly starting September12
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.mm, weekly started September 13
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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Fridays, 9 a.m – Noon, weekly starting September 15
Accountability co-working group for graduate students who want to build a weekly writing habit.
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One-on-One Writing Support |
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 goals. We are available to meet with you on any academic project, including:
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- Papers for classes
- Personal statements
- Dissertation, thesis, or capstone
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One-on-One 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 Note Taking Skills
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Procrastination and Motivation Strategies
- Balancing Academic, Extracurricular, and Personal Life
- Mindfulness and Wellbeing
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Support for Students with Disabilities |
To register for accommodations or to learn more about how we can assist you, visit the StAAR Center website.
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Questions about any of our offerings? Email staarcenter@tufts.edu!
We look forward to supporting you throughout your time at Tufts!
Sincerely,
Kristina Aikens
StAAR Center
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