THE ACADEMIC SOCIETY

CHALLENGE
BACK TO GRAD SCHOOL
 GET READY FOR GRAD SCHOOL
I am so excited to have you in the Back to Grad School Challenge!
#B2GSC
Join me daily on Facebook Live at 5PM EST.
August 17 - August 21 in the FB group
JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP
I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!

Come say hello!  Post in the group and tell us...

What's your name?
What school are you attending?
What is your subject area?
What are you most nervous about starting grad school this
semester?
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
DAY 1:  AUGUST 17 DAY 2:  AUGUST 18
GOAL SETTING ACTIONABLE STEPS

DAY 3:  AUGUST 19 DAY 4:  AUGUST 20

TIME MANAGEMENT DIVERSIFY YOUR TIME

DAY 5:  AUGUST 21 MASTERCLASS:  AUGUST 21

FIND "ME TIME" A PRODUCTIVE SCHEDULE

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DAY 1: GOAL SETTING

JOIN US LIVE
Monday, August 17 at 5pm EST

You have probably heard that, when you start grad school, you will have to
say goodbye to your friends, family, and free time.   Grad school will be so
difficult, time-consuming, and life-draining that you won’t be able to catch
your breath.  This is true for many, many grad students.  But it doesn’t have
to be true for you.   Your experience in grad school all depends on your
expectations for it.  And you can start by setting goals for yourself.

WRITE DOWN YOUR ANSWERS BEFORE THE FACEBOOK LIVE

What are your goals for this upcoming semester?  List as many goals as you have.
 (Examples:  applying for jobs, understanding your classes, get an advisor, etc)

Now choose 2 of those goals that you think are the most important.

POST IN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

Come tell us!  Share your goals in the Facebook group.
My top 2 goals for this semester are ________________________________.
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 DAY 2: ACTIONABLE
STEPS
JOIN US LIVE
Tuesday, August 18 at 5pm EST

Now that you know your two big goals, I like to call them "non-negotiables", you
will figure out how to achieve those goals.   What are the steps that you need to
take to make your goals happen?   For example, if you want a 4.0, you'll need to
schedule hw time and study time.   Maybe you'll also want to get a study group
together.   If you plan to apply for jobs, you need to write all of the application
materials, get letters of recommendation, search for jobs, and figure out deadlines.

WRITE DOWN YOUR ANSWERS BEFORE THE FACEBOOK LIVE

Write down Goal #1 and the actionable steps you need to take throughout
the semester to achieve it.

Write down Goal #2 and the actionable steps you need to take
throughout the semester to achieve it.

POST IN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

Come tell us!  I want you to put your goals in the Facebook group.

To achieve {Goal #1} I will ________________________________. To

achieve {Goal #2} I will__________________________________.

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 DAY 3: TIME
MANAGEMENT
JOIN US LIVE
Wednesday, August 19 at 5pm EST

Thinking about the actionable steps that you have set for yourself to achieve your
two big goals, how much time will they take?  How much time each week will you
need to devote to your goals?

WRITE DOWN YOUR ANSWERS BEFORE THE FACEBOOK LIVE

Write down Goal #1 and the time it will take to complete your actionable
steps each week or each month.

Write down Goal #2 and the time it will take to complete your actionable
steps each week or each month.

POST IN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

Come tell us!  I want you to put your goals in the Facebook group.

I will spend ________hours per week on {Goal #1} and

________hours per week on {Goal #2}.

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DAY 4: DIVERSIFY YOUR
TIME
JOIN US LIVE
Thursday, August 20 at 5pm EST

Now that we have our top 2 goals figured out.  We need to take a step back and
think about our other responsibilities.  Are you a GTA or an RA?  Do you need to
grade or teach classes?  And what about those other goals you mentioned on Day
1?  This is how grad students get overwhelmed!  There is so much to do and to get
done that it is easy to let it stress you out.   But that's why you are taking this
challenge.  So you  can make a plan and be less stressed and less overwhelmed.

WRITE DOWN YOUR ANSWERS BEFORE THE FACEBOOK LIVE

List your other responsibilities and how much time you want to devote to them
each week.

POST IN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

Come tell us!  I want you to put your goals in the Facebook group.

I will spend ________% of my time on my top 2 goals and a

total of _________% of my time on my other
responsibilities.

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DAY 5: FIND "ME TIME"

JOIN US LIVE (free masterclass)

Friday, August 21 at 5pm EST

This is my favorite piece of advice!  Figure out what you love to do and do it!  So
simple.  Why don’t grad students do this?  I’m an only child so I entertained myself
by getting lost in a good movie or tv series.  So everyday, I would make time for at
least 2 hours of tv every night...while I was in grad school.  Having this time for
myself really kept me sane and prevented burnout.

Also, if you love hanging out with friends, schedule girls’ night at least twice a
month!  You need this time to just be you.  And since you’ve created a weekly
schedule, you don’t have to feel guilty or worried that you should be doing work.

WRITE DOWN YOUR ANSWERS BEFORE THE FACEBOOK LIVE

List the things you love to do and how often you want do them.

POST IN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

Come tell us!  I want you to put your goals in the Facebook group.

I will make time to _________________________ every

week/month.
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 ENTER TO WIN!
Thank you for joining me for the Back to Grad School Challenge
(#B2GSC).   I know that it can be so easy to get overwhelmed and
stressed out in grad school.  But making a productive schedule that
includes time for yourself is a great first step in surviving grad
school.

I'm also super excited to share that I am giving away the

ultimate Academic Society Bundle!

One lucky winner will receive:

The Ultimate Academic Society Bundle includes
my best resources, courses, and programs:

Grad School Prep

Project Management for Academics
Your Most Productive Week Ever
#GRADBOSS ebook

STEP 1 - Download your workbook and print it out and fill it

in or answer the prompts on your own document.
STEP 2 - Check your email daily and fill out the workbook as
we go along.
STEP 3 - Send in your finished workbook by August 23 at
11:59PM by email to toyin@theacademicsociety.com.
 Use the subject line "I FINISHED MY WORKBOOK".

The winner will be announced on Monday, August 24 in the Facebook group!

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