The "Thesis Coaching Group" is a coaching group offered to graduate students at MIT. It is for students who have started their thesis work (not limited to the writing stage) and who are projected to complete their thesis in six to eighteen ( or longer if needed) months. The group will be a mix of skill building, goal setting and peer support.
Group members tackle issues such as time management, productivity, procrastination, working with advisors and other faculty, fear of failure, perfectionism, workplace issues, and the inevitable anxiety and stress related to the thesis process. Its success is dependent on the commitment and energy of everyone in the group.
Group members are are welcome to stay until they complete the thesis and expected to make a minimum of a one semester commitment to the group. Members are expected to attend the group each week and contribute by receiving as well as giving support to others.
The group meets every Tue. between 12:30 and 1:30 at MIT Medical Mental Health and Counseling Services. If you are interested, please email Xiaolu Hsi, Ph.D. at hsix@med.mit.edu. An individual meeting will be arranged to discuss the usefulness and match for the group.