The brain storming session yielded some very interesting results. While we haven't quite yet settled on a design idea, we did find that graduate students at al levels have some primary concerns. One of those concerns is time management. Finding time to fit all of the required readings, studying, and research, as well as any additional research or teaching is a harrowing task. it is also a major stressor, which is another concern that grad students face.
These findings prompted us as a group to consider building or linking to a calendar or some other type of planning device.
We are also concerned with the isolation that is common amongst those in academia. A social media component is a way to combat the isolation that is prevalent.
For international students, stressors involving housing, family life, jobs for spouses, child care, and disapproval from family members are major concerns, in addition to the common stressors. Issues with visas and travel were also noted.
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How can we develop a coherent product form these disparate findings?
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