Navigating the Graduate Program as an Immigrant

Abstract

Being an immigrant and a woman of color, I graduated with a PhD in 2018. I would like to discuss how to navigate graduate studies, especially a PhD program, being an immigrant, being away from home, navigating a foreign culture, and creating a supportive community. I would also like to how to have some alternative academic options as getting an academic job with an institution that is willing to sponsor a work visa is very difficult.  

Presenter Biography

Rashmila Maiti holds a doctorate in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Originally from India, she is an independent scholar who lives in Oregon. She is the founder of Athena Writing and Editing Company. When not writing about books or films, she volunteers as an editor and social media coordinator for various non-profit organizations.