S3E3: Life Skills Grad School Doesn’t Teach (But You Have to Learn Anyway)

Grad school teaches theory, research, and critical thinking. It does not teach you how to file taxes on a stipend, understand health insurance, negotiate a lease, or survive university bureaucracy.In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we unpack the life skills no one prepares you for but every graduate student has to figure out. From confusing paperwork and unexpected expenses to budgeting, self-advocacy, and adulting under pressure, we share the lessons we learned the hard way and the advice we wish we had sooner.If you’ve ever thought, “Why did nobody tell me this?” this episode is for you.