Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

From the Chronicle of Higher Education, this article is a useful read for those entering graduate school and a great reminder for those already in the thick of their programs. It covers 10 tips to help graduate students set themselves up for success, some more obvious (time management skills) and some less so (don't waste your time competing).

Many Stanford courses welcome graduate students from a variety of departments and programs. This list of current courses from Explore Courses appears to align with the Leadership & Management competency of the Grad Grow framework and to be of interest to grad students broadly. Explore the list to find courses of interest to you and be sure to note any restrictions or pre-requisites.

If you have a legal problem or need legal advice, visit the ASSU Legal Counseling Office. The office provides free legal advice and consultations to Stanford students, as well as their spouses and domestic partners. This service, provided by qualified attorneys, is available on campus and is completely confidential. The office handles a wide variety of legal issues including landlord/tenant problems, ID theft, wills, contracts, divorce, small claims, accidents and more. 

Sometimes graduate students find themselves struggling due to the less structured nature of pursuing an advanced degree. One of the best skills a graduate student can develop is learning to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity. Useful for all students, this d.school guide to navigating ambiguity is a unique way to explore your personal relationship and feelings to ambiguity, and hopefully help you become more comfortable with navigating uncertainty in both the personal and project realms.

If you are interested in learning a new skill, including web design, web development, or graphic design, check out the thousands of online resources available through LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning is an online training library with over 13,000 courses spanning topics in areas such as business, web design, video design/development/editing, software and programming, and 3D + Animation. Work at your own pace to gain new skills that will help you at Stanford and beyond! Free to Stanford students.

From the Association of American Medical Colleges, this guide to managing a team is useful to anyone in a leadership position or on a team, such as a graduate student or postdoc leading a research effort. Learn about the different types of teams, how specific goals help motivate teams, and how consensus is a tool for team decision-making.