Finding an Advisor: How to email professionallyAsking someone to be your advisor can be a lot like asking someone to the Prom. It can be a nerve-wrecking experience but with the potential for a great relationship if everything works out. As with any relationship, some preparation and a few careful steps can make everything go smoother. This document walks you through the steps of identifying a promising advisor, and provides helpful guidance about how to communicate with your potential advisor so that you put your best foot forward.
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Advising Agreement: Getting on the same page with your advisorOnce you have secured an advisor, you want to be sure that both of you are on the same page about your expectations for what the relationship will entail. Too often I hear from colleagues who say they didn't even know that they were a student's advisor until they received some official communication about IRB or a letter of recommendation. Avoid that problem with a respectful but frank discussion. The advising agreement provided here is a template for a discussion for IDS minor students, but can be modified to guide any advising relationship.
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