“I accomplished all my goals today!”
This was one of many enthusiastic comments from graduate students who participated in the Thesis/Dissertation Writing Boot Camp on Sunday, September 27, 2025. 11 graduate students joined the full-day retreat with a shared goal: to make meaningful progress on their writing.
With the sponsorship and support of the Office of Graduate Studies, the University Library organized the event in collaboration with the Department of English and Writing Center.
The event was facilitated by Nouf Alblooshi, Information Literacy and Learning Initiatives Librarian. It provided graduate students in the final stages of writing with a quiet space and structured time to focus.
Held at the Writing Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., the day included focused writing sessions, practical strategies from the library team, an inspirational talk by Shaymaa Abouelasaad, a former Boot Camp participant and Visiting Instructor in the Department of English, and a relaxing active break.
The Boot Camp is designed to ease the path for graduate students by providing the dedicated time, direction, and supportive environment needed to stay focused and achieve their academic goals.
