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Gradifying Blog

Gradifying is a weekly blog series by grad students, for grad students. It features topics ranging from school life to self-improvement and everything in-between.

Want to learn more about our bloggers? Check out our blogger profiles here.

image of calendar.

Little systems, great rewards: yearly evaluation

Written by Graziella Bedenik
Özlem starting a new journey in “Queen’s Mini”

Celebrating Beginnings, Embracing Goodbyes

Written by Özlem Atar
Buildings and trees.

Fall at Queen’s: A New & Returning Student’s Guide

Written by Ahmad Nagib
People gathered in room

Enhancing International Student Experiences at Queen's University: The Ban Righ Centre Story

Written by Bhavya Bogra
I am grateful for note

Little systems, great rewards: gratitude journal

Written by Graziella Bedenik
Display of Kingston Area Geology

Discovering the Wonders of the Miller Museum of Geology

Written by Bhavya Bogra
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I Like to Move It Move It: Fun Ways to Get Moving This Summer

Written by Elyse Longair
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Beyond Research: Preparing to Teach Your First Full Course

Written by Ahmad Nagib
“Zucchini” by Ozlem Atar The image reflects the simplicity of the dish I describe in the blog.

Food and Community: Gather around mücver, your snack from Türkiye

Written by Özlem Atar
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The Amazing Engineers Around Me

Written by Graziella Bedenik
Participants in a Waste Management Workshop pose for a photo.

Sorting Waste, Sparking Change: Community Action for a Greener Kingston

Written by Bhavya Bogra
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Let’s Celebrate Pride!!! The Rainbow and Beyond: Stronger Together

Written by Elyse Longair

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