"Put yourself out there and get involved with as much as you can. It will help you stand out from the group." - Andy Horvath

"Failure is a part of the process, so don't be afraid to try and fail." - Ramin Ordikhani Seyedlar

"Always ask questions, and find a way to keep open communication with your PI." - Mikaela Pyrch

"Always ask questions. Meet other people outside of your group/department. If it was easy everyone would do it." - Lucas Howell

"Don't compare yourself to others, and learn what your priorities are. You will not be able to do it all, but grad school does not have to be a prison." - Nicole States

"Show your interest in people." - Logan Augustine

"Always start working on anything big as early as possible." - Christopher Hartwick

"Do everything you plan to do in your graduate education with compassion, gratitude, and intensity!" - Hoang Dang

"Find something you care about outside of chemistry, always ask questions, and be supportive towards everyone!" - Leah Scharlott

"Knowing what you want is half of the battle." - Changan Li

"Make sure to set aside time for a hobby or something you enjoy, otherwise grad school will consume your life if you let it." - Colleen Lasar

"Make sure to you take time to focus on yourself and your happiness aside from life as a graduate student." - Andrea Van Wyk

"Try as hard as you can to learn and grow from those around you will not focusing on comparing your work to theirs." - Kevin Hunter

"Remember that there's more to your day (and life) than solely chemistry- embrace the experience but don't lose yourself in the process." - Nathan Stumme