MA Literature, Class of 2024

Adventures in Perfectionist Production

Adventures in Perfectionist Production

April's procrastination is turning into over-production: so how can she learn to prioritize what's most important and take time to relax too?

Finding Community as a Grad Student

Finding Community as a Grad Student

April's returning to Queen's for her PhD and has some advice on making friends and connections as a grad student.

How Do Grad Students Write?

How Do Grad Students Write?

April's reflecting on some of the skills she's learned in her MA year. What's writing as a grad student like, and how can you do it well?

How I Made a Big Mistake

How I Made a Mistake

April's busy. Really busy. And, as a result, she made a huge mistake. What happened?

How to Quit and Win

How to Quit and Win

April's never been a quitter. But now she's had to give something up, has she learned something valuable about grad school?

In a writing state of mind

In a writing state of mind

It’s paper season! What are April’s top strategies for getting words on the page?

In the (construction) zone

In the (construction) zone

April’s faced with circumstances beyond her control and contemplates a change in her schedule.

Knocking on the Grad School Door

Knocking on the Grad School Door

April's new to the SASS blog team and new to grad school, but she's an experienced procrastinator. How and why does she struggle with this common issue?

Sleep. Eat. Exercise.

Sleep. Eat. Exercise.

April was burnt out by the middle of last semester, but a pep talk from her prof helped her. How is she planning to stay healthy in 2024?

Success on Grad School Money

Success on Grad School Money

Wondering how to make the most of the grad school experience without breaking the bank? April's got some money-saving tips!

The writer’s dilemma

The writer’s dilemma

April’s still writing—and reminding herself that pushing ahead isn’t always the most useful strategy.