March 2005 | Vol. 3 No. 2
COVER PACKAGE: Breathe
Grad students: Learn how to find time to unwind
- A family affair
Pairing doctoral pursuit with parenting requires careful time management but can offer a natural balance between academics and personal life.
- A push for part time?
Half-time internships—though not mainstream yet—enable some students to better manage professional and personal obligations.
- Survival of the fittest
Experts offer students diet, exercise and other tips to improve their self-care.
- Words from the wise
Students and seasoned psychologists share strategies for juggling graduate school and personal life.
CAREER CENTER
Breaking into peer reviewsGraduate students often can get their feet wet with peer reviews just by asking to contribute
Guidance for reviewersCLASS ACT
Paralyzed film subject chooses career in psychologyBrooke Ellison, the focus of Christopher Reeve's final movie, chooses a career in psychology to help empower others who face adversity.
DEGREE IN SIGHT
Arizona State students create a self-care programChoose your research methods wiselyBalancing ambition and realism in your research design is key to a successful dissertation, experts say.
Coming out, finding a fitLesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students share advice on searching for inclusive programs, coming out and more.
Find a family-friendly internshipHelp for busy parentsHolding out for the perfect internship matchAn internship site's last-minute funding proves a boon to needy interns and patients alike.
Learning to say "no"Striking a balanceYes, it's possible to find a healthy balance among school, research, jobs, family and more.
MONEY MATTERS
Getting health insuranceThere are ways to find at least some form of health insurance without breaking the bank.
The benefits of membershipAPA membership can help ease the transition from graduate student to psychologist.