Dear Grad Student

Feb 19 2023 34
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A podcast for celebration, commiseration, and support through grad school for the students who are living it (or want to). Join Elana Gloger, a full-time 4th year doctoral student and part-time human, as she chats with fellow grad students about their professional and personal experiences, without taking either too seriously. Episodes include conversations about students' Day in the Life, conversations about Diverse Identities and Racism in Academia, and themed episodes (like, Mental Health in Grad School or Resources for Efficiency). As grad students, we all love what we do, struggle with what we do, need support through what we do, and should be celebrated for what we do and 'Dear Grad Student' is the place for it all.

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Blending Passions: Why Art is VITAL to the Study of Science

Feb 19 2023 52 mins  
On today’s episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD Student, Moronke Harris, about how to let out the creativity that drives science in different forms. From her deep-sea research on hydrothermal vents to her painting, Moronke shares why she believes blending passions is so important to the process of creating actionable change with her work. Learn all about de

The Fallout of the 2020 Summer of Racial Reckoning in Grad School & Beyond

Feb 06 2023 66 mins  
In today's episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Dr. Apryl Alexander to discuss progress made (or not) since the 2020 'Summer of Racial Reckoning' following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others by police. What does it look like to reflect on our privilege, speak about that privilege to uplift others, and bring the safety and well

Team Talk, Lab Meeting, Journal Club #1: The UC Strike & Unionizing

Jan 25 2023 52 mins  
In this ~special~ episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana speaks with her DGS team members, Aubrey Tingler and William Ota, about the University of California strike, the conditions which drive grad students to strike, & their views on the topic.If you’re a grad student, you've probably been told you're a student when it comes to pay and benefits, & an employee when

Content Creating & Influencing in Grad School with @sophiemariegraf

Jan 08 2023 47 mins  
Who doesn’t love tea? In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana spills ALL the tea with Sophie Graf, a 1st year PhD student who studies SPACE WEATHER & is a content creator and influencer on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube. They discuss their fast friendship, content creation, side hustles, and, of course, SPACE WEATHER. This episode is PERFECT for anyone looking for anoth

MARRIED in Grad School: Balancing Academics, Love, & Sanity

Dec 19 2022 58 mins  
On today’s episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Sarah and Jordan Pryor about what it’s like to be married to another grad student. Elana and the happy couple discuss being TikTok famous, why pre-marital counseling is the bomb, & why having someone who both supports and understands you is so beneficial during the grad school process. SUPPORT THE SHOW:PatreonBuy me

A Day in the Life of an MD/PhD Student: Victoria Heinrich

Dec 04 2022 49 mins  
Getting a PhD, impressive! Becoming an MD, wow! In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Victoria Heinrich, an MD/PhD candidate. There is no such thing as an average day when you are living with the many complex demands of balancing a home and work life as a grad student. Elana and Victoria talk about family planning, research, and how YOU might end up in a MD-PhD pro

Academic PRIDE: Navigating Grad School Admissions, Life, & Career as a Queer Student of Color

Nov 20 2022 53 mins  
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD student, Rowan Hunt, about what it's like being a queer person of color in grad school. They discuss queer spaces, being your authentic self, & institutional limits. More episodes about racism and diverse identitiesSUPPORT THE PODCAST:- Patreon- Buy Me a Coffee EXPLORE MORE: https://www.deargradstudent.com

Knowing the Unknown: Figuring Out Grad School & What Comes Next

Nov 06 2022 62 mins  
Why go into academia? Because you love answering email, or the flexibility, or because you can do whatever you want if you can convince someone to fund you! On today’s episode of Dear Grad Student Dr. Dave Coyle shares about his path to an academic position, what he views as the pros and cons of this career path are, and what his experience as a faculty member has been like. Dave

Changing Fields, Blazing Your Own Path, & Grinding Through Grad School

Oct 24 2022 50 mins  
The keeper of Dear Grad Student behind the scenes knowledge and podcast secrets is here! In this episode of Dear Grad Student, podcast editor, outdoor event coordinator, and weather parasite Coral Arroyo shares about how she uses a meteorology background and M.S. in sports management to promote weather safety at sporting events. Coral shares how she discovered her unique path from

where i've been, where i am, where we're going

Oct 10 2022 15 mins  
WE BACK BABY!!!-----------------------------------Shop podcast merch: https://www.deargradstudent.com/merchFind all things podcast at: https://deargradstudent.comFind the podcast on Twitter: @DearGradStudentFind the podcast on Instagram: @DearGradStudentPodFind Elana on Twitter: @elana_glogerMusic provided by: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmus