Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Grad Students' Words of Wisdom

Stephen Tatarchuk portrait

Stephen Tatarchuk

Advice for Prospective Grad Students...

Never hesitate to ask more questions.

Portrait of Gabriella Salvadore

Laura Dawson

Some words of advice...

Talk to your professors and TAs! They are there to help you and I wish I reached out to them sooner in my undergrad.

Dendra Hillier

Dendra Hillier

Thoughts about UofG...

At the University of Guelph, they care about your education; you will never be just a number.

University of Guelph CJPP graduate student portrait

Jamie-Lee Bossenberry

Advice for Prospective Grad Students… 

I believe that one of the keys to success in terms of graduate studies and beyond is to be passionate about your work; this makes the dedication required to do well come that much easier.

Graduate student Trust Katsande (MSc, Plant Agriculture) in the atrium of the Albert A. Thornbrough Building, University of Guelph

Trust Katsande

About My Advisor… 

My advisor was more like my mentor. He is very open, honest and helpful, which made me very comfortable to express my ideas and also to discuss different issues concerning my academic life.

Portrait of graduate student Mason Stothart (MSc, Inttegrative Biology) in the atrium of Mac Donald Stewart Hall at the University of Guelph

Mason Stothart

About Being a Grad Student at U of G… 

There was a great graduate student community in my home department of Integrative Biology. As a group, we organized events ranging from salsa lessons and weekly communal meals, to wilderness retreats and a 'March Mammal Madness Bracket' pool.

Portrait of graduate student Samantha O'Leary

Samantha O'Leary

Advice for prospective students...

I would encourage all prospective graduate students to research their program of interest and speak directly to faculty prior to applying as this can ensure that your research goals align with your prospective advisor/program of choice.​

portrait of Andrew Vowles

Andrew Vowles

Advice for Prospective Grad Students… 

Find what interests you. Many other grad students are much younger than I am and will be entering a life's career following completion of their studies. Looking back, I think it's important to pursue your passion and let the career, money, etc., come from that. During studies, stay on top of things. At the same time, don't neglect other outlets, pursuits, interests: things have a way of connecting in unexpected ways.  

Kayla Snyder portrait

Kayla Snyder

Advice for Prospective Grad Students...

Choose a supervisor who makes you excited about your project. There will be times when your project does not go as planned and reminders of that enthusiasm and why you are doing the work are crucial to continuing through the hurtles.

Portrait of Emma Harris

Emma Harris

Words of advice for someone considering grad school:

There's no "right time": just do it! The time will pass anyway. You may as well be accomplishing big goals.