Dear Mentor
We've heard from many women that mentors are essential to their flourishing, both personally and professionally. In this column at The Well, our team of mentors seeks to answer real questions posed by women graduate students, professionals, and faculty. We hope that you find encouragement and insight for your own lives in their replies.
Learn more about our mentors by reading their bios.
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Click on the questions below to read our mentors’ responses.
More free time?
“Do you have more free time as a professor than you did as a grad student? Does this vary by type of institution or field?”
How do I find a mentor?
“How do I find a mentor who can address the kinds of questions I have as a Christian woman in my field of study (business)? I don’t know any women believers who are working in my field.”
What is the best way to handle negative feedback?
“I have been teaching for a while, but I still cringe anytime I get a negative comment from students in my course evaluations. Any suggestions on how to handle negative feedback?”
Is there a place for Christians in the world of . . . ?
“I’m in business school and have recently become a Christian. Now I am wondering, what is a Christian doing in business?”
Is graduate school worth the effort?
“At times I feel overwhelmed by my grad program. Sometimes I just want to give it all up and sit by the fire and knit. Is there life after grad school?”
Is it possible to have a family and an academic career?
“I wonder if it’s possible to be married, have children, and have a fulfilling academic career. What has been your experience?”
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