You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
Deborah Wood is a PhD student in the Joint Biomedical Engineering Program at Georgia Tech and Emory. Her research blends nanotechnology and proteomics approaches to optimize targeted delivery of nanomedicines for cardiovascular diseases. As a Virginia-native, she previously obtained her Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Her advice to incoming graduate students is to use this time to find and embrace who you are: Even though getting a PhD may be arduous, you should never be afraid to start or continue doing what you love. If you find a good book, go read it. If you see a restaurant with 4.5 stars, go see if it is good. Go for it and hang in there!