Alternate Paths to Grad School
There's more than one pathway that arrives at a graduate degree, as evidenced by the JP students and WHOI postdoctoral researchers interviewed here.
Winding Road to WHOI
Find out how Erica Herrera, JP graduate, made her way from a ski shop, to a chainsaw restoration crew, to a horse ranch, to the MIT-WHOI Joint Program!
Stories at Sea: Chloe gets her sea legs
Chloe Dean, informally voted WHOI's #1 Most Seasick Oceanographer of 2022, recounts her tale of triumph in the first part of a Stories at Sea series centered on a R/V Kilo Moana voyage.
Featured Stories
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEALTH IN GRAD SCHOOL
Taking the time to invest in preventative care and learning to advocate for yourself in the complicated network of healthcare providers, insurance, and school policies will leave you better prepared to navigate the inevitable physical and mental challenges of graduate school. The topics in this article touch on some common themes and unique aspects of managing your health as a graduate student in the United States.
FUNDING YOUR GRADUATE EDUCATION THROUGH FELLOWSHIPS
Applying to graduate school is a massive undertaking! Why is everyone also talking about applying forto fellowships? We outline what fellowships are, chat with current MIT-WHOI Joint Program students about their experiences, and ponder the benefits and drawbacks of being on a fellowship.
SETTING BOUNDARIES IN GRAD SCHOOL
Starting graduate school can be an exciting, yet confusing time, and setting expectations with your advisor right off the bat is essential to a healthy and functional advisor-advisee dynamic. In this article, we dig into the how, when and why you should have "the talk" with your advisor.
Joint Program Students in Action
