Our conference chair Natalia Mehlman Petrzela made my day by asking me to write a blog post speaking to graduate student experiences at the Society for US Intellectual History (SUSIH) annual conference. No universal graduate student experience exists, and I can only speak for myself. SUSIH has been one of my favorite conferences thanks to kind and smart attendees, engaging sessions, and my own commitment to what works best for me. Before you go, plan how to get there, where to stay, and remember to register. This might sound obvious, but I cannot emphasize enough: please register in advance, for Read more