Grad School Advice

The Cartography of Writing

Connecting the dots and getting from Point A to Point B

Oct 27, 2025 • Bethany Huxford Davis

Making the Most of Office Hours: A Practical Guide for Students

Demystifying office hours and offering clear strategies to help you connect with professors, ask better questions, and support your academic success.

May 12, 2025 • Bethany Huxford Davis

Graduate Student Writing Timeline and Revision Tips

Decades after 4th grade, I can still remember my teacher walking us through the revision process of writing.

Sep 18, 2024 • Bethany Huxford Davis

Navigating the Challenges of Online Graduate Learning

In my first semester of my Ph.D.

Sep 9, 2024 • Bethany Huxford Davis

Is a Ph.D. Worth It? Reflection on the Journey

Earlier this summer, I was chatting with a student about future plans for graduate studies and remembered the best advice I got from a cherished friend…

Aug 21, 2024 • Bethany Huxford Davis

Accepting and Utilizing Feedback in Graduate Studies: A Key to Academic Growth

In my 15+ years of teaching adult students, I’ve found one of the most challenging adjustments for them to be learning how to accept and implement…

Aug 5, 2024 • Bethany Huxford Davis

Mastering Graduate Writing and Research

In my return to faculty life, I’m mostly teaching MBA students.

Jul 18, 2024 • Bethany Huxford Davis

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