I felt lost in a new academic culture. Then I learned about the hidden curriculum

Remote Learning Barriers and Opportunities for Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Learners in Career and Professional Skill Development: A Case Study

“…This could be because domestic learners are better aware of research expectations and balancing time. This brings up the idea of a "hidden curriculum" wherein learners new to (American) Higher Education systems are not aware of expectations that are not overtly communicated (11). This also disproportionately affects first-generation learners (12).…”

Remote Learning Barriers and Opportunities for Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Learners in Career and Professional Skill Development: A Case Study †

“…Our findings also set the groundwork for future studies to look at the role of trainee background and identities on accessing CPD programs. For example, it is already known that the “hidden curriculum”, where expectations that are not overtly communicated, particularly affects learners new to (American) higher education systems ( 14 ) as well as those who are first-generation college degree holders ( 15 ).…”

Ten simple rules for using entrepreneurship skills to improve research careers and culture

“…Publications are undoubtedly important, but there will always be someone who has more publications than you, so we must also strive for balance. Building relationships with people outside of the research environment, experiencing different cultures and approaches, and learning in a nonacademic context are important for personal development and will help us orient ourselves and understand the rules and languages in unfamiliar research institutions and cultures [13]. It is an essential skill in all areas of life and one that is often overlooked in research environments, but larger networks and greater interaction with peers and institutions often lets us see the "bigger picture" that we need to ground our research and find the next idea and opportunity.…”