Category Archives: social

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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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

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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

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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

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