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The Hidden Virtues of Wasting Time
For the benefit of the incoming graduate students, my department in college used to take surveys of everyone about what they would do if they were starting graduate school over again. (They called this “Starting Over,” and it was such … Continue reading
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Tagged Graduate Life, incoming graduate students, work life balance
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Around Town
In New Brunswick (and the surrounding area), there are many opportunities to relax, have fun, and get out of the house/office. There are a variety of ways to enjoy the diverse offerings of New Jersey of all types: cultural, recreational, … Continue reading
Posted in life, NJ-NY-PA Area, social, Uncategorized
Tagged food, fun, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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In and Around
While you are a student at Rutgers there is also an opportunity to get out and experience something new. New Brunswick New Brunswick may be small but there are things going on all year. I would recommend looking out for … Continue reading
Creating Structure in a Formless Summer
This may be the greatest challenge thrown your way since you started graduate school…it threatens to take you down roads of untold temptation and laziness…it could undo everything for which you have fought so hard… What is this horror? A … Continue reading
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TEDxRutgers 2012
TEDxRutgers 2012 has come and gone (Website). I thought I should put my thoughts up about the event. I was one of the organizers of this and last year’s event. I take events like these as great opportunities to get … Continue reading