Time Management, Balance, and Success: Advice from Senior PhD Students

Event details Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 101 - 1002 West Childs Way Los Angeles, CA, 90089 Type: Lecture / Talk / Workshop Campus: University Park Campus Department: Dornsife PhD Academy Audience: Students About this event Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 5:30-7:00PM | MCB 101 + Zoom | Register 5:30PM - Check In/Dinner | 6:00-7:00PM - Programming Designed for first-year Ph.D. students, this event brings together senior Ph.D. students to share practical advice on managing time, maintaining balance, and navigating the demands of graduate school. Attendees will hear candid insights on building effective routines, staying organized, and creating sustainable habits for success throughout the Ph.D. journey. *This event is designed for Dornsife Ph.D. students (YR 1). If you are not a Dornsife Ph.D. student and are interested in attending, please email us at phdacademy@dornsife.usc.edu.* Bonus for Dornsife Ph.D. students only: Attending this event counts toward the 4-event minimum to apply for the PhD Academy Scholarship and Research Fund (up to $500). If you are experiencing any symptoms or are currently in an isolation/quarantine period due to a recent infection or exposure, please do not attend. Thank you. Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/time-management-balance-and-success-advice-from-senior-phd-students