A Curious Character

ACC Ep 10: (Part 2) Herdeline Ardoña on navigating STEM PhD Applications in the US as an International Student

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"It's not about getting to the finish line in the fastest way possible. But you have to get to the finish line." - Digs Ardoña

In this episode, we discuss

  • The different components of the PhD application process
  • Putting together a great application
  • Making the most out of their undergraduate experience if they are looking to apply for graduate school
  • Her three pieces of advice for aspiring Filipinos in STEM who want to do more research or get into the field of chemical and biomedical engineering

    • Resources for people in STEM:

    • GradMAP Philippines
    • PinoyScientists

      • Learn more about Digs through her website.

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      Thanks to Seth Sanchez (@ primeblissrecords) for the intro music.

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