From surviving to thriving: resilience in grad school

Are you feeling overwhelmed by grad school? You’re not alone! 

From surviving to thriving: resilience in grad school is a workshop created by grad students, for grad students. By participating, you’ll be guided through the roadmap to resilience and gain a deeper sense of community, strategies to reframe your challenges, and leave with an action plan to shift from surviving to thriving in grad school. 

Learn more about the history of From surviving to thriving: resilience in grad school  in the McGill Reporter and on the GradLife blog

By participating in this workshop, you'll gain: 

  • Community by sharing your challenges with peers and because you're not alone 
  • A mindset shift by collaboratively developing strategies to reframe challenges into stepping stones toward success 
  • An action plan by developing actionable skills and a concrete plan to build resilience against your academic obstacles 

Grad school is challenging. But you can take control, build your resilience, and shift from surviving to thriving. 

As a McGill student, your participation in full to activities such as training workshops and volunteering are tracked on your Co-Curricular Record (CCR)! Having your co-curricular activities listed in one document can help you revise your CV or cover letter, prepare for interviews, and explore career options. Learn how to leverage this important document through myInvolvement, and make your training count!
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