Developing essential skills is a key part of your academic journey. Building a diverse range of skills and competencies is critical to your professional development and directly relevant to your success both within and after graduate school.

Improve your communication and leadership skills.

• Enhance your presentation skills by joining Memorial Toastmasters
• Read about 10 ways to improve your communication skills
• See Workshops and Events to register for sessions such as 'Preparing to Write Your Thesis: An Academic Writing Workshop'
• Explore various leadership programs offered by Student Life
• Check out these videos for excellent tips on academic writing

Grow your confidence and gain skills to support you throughout your degree program.

• Seek out various academic support programs and mental health resources provided by the Student Wellness and Counselling Centre
• Volunteer and get involved to build your social support network and meet other graduate students
• Learn how to adapt by developing and implementing a plan to enhance your resilience
• Set academic, career and personal goals to help you progress through your degree and set yourself up for continued success

Build your research competency.

• Ensure your research is being conducted in an ethical manner by reviewing information on integrity and research ethics 
• Attend PHIA Training for Graduate Students if it is required in your program of study
• See Workshops and Events to register for sessions such as Avoiding Plagiarism 
• Understand academic integrity and why it is crucial in your academic work
• Review Citation and Style Guides to ensure that you are referencing your work accurately