Life as a Heller Student
From your arrival on campus to the time you graduate there is no question that you will go through a transition phase with many adjustments. We hope this guide will help you through this to make your experience here at Brandeis the most meaningful it can be.
End of summer
• Arrival on campus
• Getting to know new environment
• Orientation week
• Meeting faculty and staff
• Getting acquainted to the information technology environment at Brandeis
End of summer
• Registration for courses
• Attending first semester classes
• Gaining basic understanding of coexistence problems, theories, and interventions as well as negotiation and mediation skills
• Reviewing APA Style for citations and bibliography
• Attending the capstone of previous year students
Winter
• Attending second semester classes
• Post resident students talk to you about their practicum/field project experiences – answer questions
• Trip to NY and/or Washington, DC
Spring
• Attending second semester classes
• Developing practicum/field project outline and proposal – Research Methodology class
• Networking and making contact with possible host organizations (developing Terms of Reference if necessary)
• Preparing documentation for IRB approval/exemption
Summer
• Ensuring all travel preparations complete: passport, visa, immunizations, health insurance, plane tickets, accommodations, etc.
• Beginning your practicum/field project!
• Keeping in touch (at least monthly) with both the practicum coordinator and practicum faculty advisor
Fall (second year)
• Completing your research
• Writing your Master’s Paper
Winter (second year)
• Submission and approval of your master’s paper
• Talk to current students about your practicum/field project • Presenting your Master’s Paper at the capstone
• Receipt of masters degree!
Post-graduation
• Take advantage of Career Development Center
• Keep in touch with other Alumni
• Keep in touch with program about what you’re doing!
For more details, please click here to read "What to Expect During Your Year-in-Residence and Time in the Field."
