Description. Regardless of whether you are going for your MD, JD, PhD or MBA, graduate school is a very stressful experience; both for the student and his/her loved ones.  Come talk with others about how you (and your loved ones) are navigating the unique experience of graduate school. Learn how to manage aspects of graduate student life, including family, stress, finances, nutrition and more. The discussion will be led by a recent graduate from a PhD program and his significant other.