Grad student survival guide
Genaral tips:1) Free food is everywhere. Just keep your eyes and ears open.
2) Have a steady supply of instant ramen, instant coffee instant blah blah blah...
3) Always attend career fairs. There would always be goodies to pick up.
4) Lecture hours are usually meant for sleeping.
5) Always do assignments at the very last minute. Chances are - somebody has done it already.
6) Always take courses with big project components. Then find a hardworking partner.
7) Only fools buy software. What are your friends in India for?
If you are a TA(teaching assistant):
1) Always grade leniently. You don't want anybody complaining and having to regrade.
2) Use your office hours to grade assignments. Don't let it take valuable time from your schedule.
3) Avoid setting questions which have many possible answers. Remember, you are the one who has to grade it.
4) Make good use of the printer and copier.
5) If you are single - There are always cute undergrad chicks.
If you are a RA(Research assistant):
1) The advisor is always right
2) If the advisor is wrong then look at rule 1
3) Graphs are your best friend.
4) It doesn't matter what you have done. It matters what you say you are going to do.
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