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87: Culture Shock in Undergrad Versus Grad School
Episode 87
In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares some insights on the similarities and differences in forms of culture shock that a first-gen student may experien…
4 years, 8 months ago
86: Grad School List Dealbreakers
Episode 86
This episode is an extension of my first episode on "The Grad School List" and it includes some additional things to consider when creating a graduat…
4 years, 9 months ago
85: Pros and Cons of Spending an Extra Year in College
Episode 85
This episode is for any current college students who are contemplating staying a third year (if a transfer student) or a fifth year (if a traditional…
4 years, 9 months ago
84: Five Useful Strategies to Help You Focus on Writing
Episode 84
In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares five strategies that she herself uses when she needs to focus on writing. If you’re writing a thesis or dissertat…
4 years, 9 months ago
83: I Just Started Grad School and Don’t Like My Program, What Do I Do?
Episode 83
In this episode, Dra. Yvette answers a question that a listener has regarding feeling like they do not like their graduate program shortly after star…
4 years, 9 months ago
82: Setting Boundaries and Gaslighting in Academia
Episode 82
In this episode, Dra. Yvette discusses the importance of setting boundaries in academia. As we start a new academic year, now is a great time to set,…
4 years, 9 months ago
81: Grad Apps Demystified Course Info Session
Episode 81
In this short bonus episode, Dra. Yvette talks about her new course called “Grad Apps Demystified: A Step-by-Step Course for First-Get Students Apply…
4 years, 9 months ago
80: Being a Black Grad School Mom and Balancing Family with Elissa Frazier
Episode 80
In this episode, we have a special guest, Elissa Frazier, who shares what’s it like being a graduate student in an EdD program as well as a mother to…
4 years, 9 months ago
79: Financial Literacy in Grad School
Episode 79
In this short bonus episode, Dra. Yvette talks about the basics of financial literacy. She covers topics like creating a budget, opening and tracking…
4 years, 9 months ago
78: What Faculty Think and Say about Grad Students with Dr. Ester Trujillo
Episode 78
In this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Ester Trujillo, who shares all about what faculty think and say about students. She discusses how facu…
4 years, 10 months ago