Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

Are you new to using the Stanford libraries? Overwhelmed by the sheer number of resources available? The Stanford libraries provide a handy guide to getting oriented to the numerous resources offered to students, whether that's finding equipment or a good place to study, or figuring out how to renew books online. Check out this site to get familiar with the basics of the library!

Throughout the year, the Haas Center for Public Service hosts numerous events covering a wide range of subjects, such as workshops to prepare you for a public service internship, talks on service focused careers, conversations with distinguished guests, and more. Check in on the calendar frequently to see what fascinating event is coming up next! 

Queer Student Resources (QSR) partners with the Haas Center for Public Service in the Huffington Pride Fellowship, which strives to promote activism within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in the United States and around the world. Huffington Pride fellows have the opportunity to spend a summer addressing LGBT issues by working full time with an organization actively engaged in this area of work. Applicants must propose and coordinate their own placements, while the fellowship provides a base stipend and living expenses during the summer.

Handshake is an online platform that provides Stanford students with opportunities, connections, events, and content related to their career aspirations and interests. Employers also access Handshake to post positions, create events, and connect with students.

What is your signature story? When it comes to advocating for your ideas, yourself or others, research has shown that individuals are more persuaded by stories. Stanford Business School Professor Jennifer Aaker advocates using stories to shape how others see you and as a tool to build confidence in your vision. In this video, part of the VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab's Voice & Influence series, she details the elements of a successful story in order to help you advance your goals. Included are links to further resources and a downloadable discussion guide.

As teaching and course assistants, graduate students are often the first people to uncover possible Honor Code violations. To learn more about what the Honor Code does and does not allow, as well as tips for preventing Honor Code violations, check out this best practices page from the Office of Community Standards.