Are you just beginning your graduate studies and feeling a bit overwhelmed or out of place? Or maybe you’re well into your studies and still can’t shake the feeling that your academic journey is not going as smoothly as everyone else's? Well, you’re not alone! In the episode of Growing Up Comm. PhD candidate Anaëlle Gonzalez joins Lara Schreurs to discuss just how common imposter syndrome can be, the importance of prioritizing one’s mental health and social life throughout grad school as well as some tips for building a substantial support system and changing one’s mindset to help create a more positive and fulfilling graduate experience.  

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Featuring

Lara Schreurs 

Anaëlle Gonzalez 

 
Sponsor:

The International Communication Association

More from our guests: 

Lara Schreurs

Postdoctoral Researcher | School for Mass Communication Research 

KU Leuven

Anaëlle Gonzalez 

PhD Candidate | School for Mass Communication Research 

KU Leuven

Copy and Audio Editors:  

Kate In 

Sharlene Burgos

Executive Producer:

DeVante Brown