Congrats to Recent Graduates

Did you know that Michael Curtis is about to finish his Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at UNLV? Or that Anum Warsi just graduated with her PhD in Pharmacy from Roseman University? Maybe you know Joanne Angosta and Carmela Tayag; they’re about to start their first year of graduate school. Every semester, members of the Interactive Measurement Group get one step closer to reaching their academic and career goals. Read about the recent successes of these and other lab members.

Literature Review Research Tools

Research papers are faster and easier if you have the right tools. Cayla Imahara describes her three favorite research tools. Even if you have used some of them before, you may not have known how versatile they are.

Finding a Roommate for Grad School

Long-term success in your graduate program is contingent on how well you fit with your graduate mentor. However, this isn’t the only match you’ll need to make if you’re moving away to earn your graduate degree. You’re probably going to need to find a roommate that complements your lifestyle and academic goals, too. Confused about how to start? Read Joanne’s tips on finding a roommate for graduate school.

I-You Conversations

It’s really easy to distance yourself from other people, even those you actually care about. However, simply acknowledging someone’s hard work or expressing genuine interest in their day isn’t hard to do. When you recognize another as a person, you are participating in an “I-You” interaction. Learn more about Carl Langley’s experience with “I-You” interactions and how they’ve helped him connect with others.

Small Talk

Small talk is more than just a way to pass the time. It can help you make new friends, get along with colleagues, and network with other professionals. But if you aren’t good at small talk, how can you get better? Kim Barchard shares tips from the book How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere, by Larry King and researcher Bill Gilbert.

UNLV MFT Program Interviews

UNLV’s graduate program in marriage and family therapy (MFT) is an excellent option for psychology majors who don’t want to pursue a clinical psychology program. While the application process for an MFT program is very similar to other social science programs, it differs in some unexpected ways Select to gain some insight into the unique interview process from Michael Curtis, a current MFT student at UNLV.

Career Path Changes

Finding the career path that’s just right for you isn’t always easy. You might encounter a few bumps along the way. You could even get lost entirely! What matters is that you follow a path that will lead to your happiness. Find out how Fae Tahimic found her path.

Living in the Moment

Has something ever happened to you that made you disappointed, angry, sad? Have you ever thought about what happened for so long that it ruined your day? We tend to ruminate on our negative experiences when we should learn to embrace them for what they are and then let them go. Select to read about how Kim learned to live in the moment.

Getting Connected

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