Back in 2010 I did my first research internship. And since then, I never looked back on my career choice. I knew I wanted to go to grad school for my PhD. Fast forward 8 years, and I am living my dream! However, living your dream doesn’t mean there are no obstacles. One such obstacle was the Qualifying exam. For a graduate student, this is the biggest exam of their grad school career. The exam “qualifies” you to become a PhD candidate. After this exam, the only thing that stands between you and your PhD is your data! Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about myself. Some of those things are good, some are bad, and some need continuous progress. Like most Type A personalities, I too am a “control freak.” Especially in situations I have no control, I try to grasp at anything to make sure I can have some control back. Not having the ability to control the outcome of the exam gave me a lot of anxiety. The uncertainness lead to many sleepless nights and long hours reading. O...
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