What you don't always think about when starting graduate school is that sometimes the choice to go to graduate school--especially when you haven't already met that special someone--can delay or impede your social progress, even as it advances your career.
"New Duke parents now have access to a total of 6 weeks of paid leave time. The new policy extends not only to birth parents, but also to parents who choose to adopt a child."
The whole experience became a great taste of project management, as my role involved leadership and being a good team player, as well as extensive communication.