Thursday 22 August 2024

Cultural Isolation: A Story of One Entomology Student’s Difficult Journey

Yan Yan stands next to a scientific poster titled "How Far Do Leafhoppers Move?", which discusses the dispersal distance of leafhoppers using radioisotope markers. The poster, rich in entomology details, includes graphs, images, and text. She gestures towards it, smiling warmly.

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The life of a graduate student in science can make it hard to maintain social connections and work-life balance. For Yan Yan, moving from a major metropolis in China to a rural research station in the U.S. has brought culture shock and loneliness at times. Yan shares her story and offers advice for fellow graduate students to protect their mental health. [Read more]

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