Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs

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 graduate school list. These may be considered deal breakers or hidden aspects of graduate school to consider when making a decision. They include factors like the diversity and demographics of the area, size of campus, cost of living, transportation needs, and more! 

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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 student). You will learn some of the advantages of taking a fifth year (e.g. more time to space out classes, to take advantage of summer programs, to participate in research, or to study abroad, etc) as well as some concerns to consider (e.g. funding restraints, credit limits, burnout, etc). Tune in to learn more!

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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 dissertation and are struggling to focus, you may want to try out these strategies. The five strategies are:

1) using a timer,

2) creating a playlist and/or having background noise,

3) using apps that help block distracting websites,

4) trying out freewriting,

5) and having accountability buddies.

Have you tried these strategies? If so, how did they go? What helps you focus?

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In this episode, Dra. Yvette answers a question that a listener has regarding feeling like they do not like their graduate program shortly after starting it. Dra. Yvette offers advice on what to do if you too are in this scenario. Bottom line is, you have options and before coming to any conclusions, give yourself time to make an informed decision. Tune in to learn more.

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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, communicate, and keep your boundaries. You may experience pushback, some may question your judgment, and that's okay. It's not worth killing yourself for a degree. Put yourself first without apology. 

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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 Applying to Grad School." This is an online course that she just launched which is intended to demystify the graduate school application process, break down the process into small manageable steps, and offer advice, tips, and downloadable resources. If you know anyone who might be interested, please have them listen to this episode for more information and send them the link to the course. From now until my birthday on September 9, anyone who signs up for the course will receive a free one-hour academic coaching session with me!

You can sign up for the course here.

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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 four children. She reveals how she balances her personal and professional interests unapologetically by doing things like scheduling in protected time with her children, paying attention to the love language of those she cares about, and taking time to herself instead of powering through. Elissa Frazier is a 5th year EdD candidate, researching Culturally Responsive Tech Integration in urban schools. She is the co-founder of NAVCAP, a professional learning community, grad school coaching center, and resource hub for Black and LatinX grad students. And, she is also the host of The Grad School Soul Collective Podcast. Tune in to learn more!

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In this short bonus episode, Dra. Yvette talks about the basics of financial literacy. She covers topics like creating a budget, opening and tracking multiple funding accounts, learning about credit scores, credit cards, and how to build credit, doing taxes, and how your mindset impacts it all. If you're new to learning about finances or are struggling to manage your money, you'll want to listen to this episode!

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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 faculty review the grad school application process, how they view grad students once they’re enrolled, how they view students who choose to leave the program or who pursue academic and non-academic careers, and much more!  Dr. Trujillo is an Assistant Professor of Latin American and Latino Studies at DePaul University in Chicago. She obtained a PhD in Chicana/o Studies from UC Santa Barbara. She’s also a former visiting faculty at the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at Brown university and Woodrow Wilson Fellow. Dr. Trujillo has also been published in the Journal of Latino-Latin American studies, Aztlan, Latino studies, and Camino Real.

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In this bonus episode, Dra. Yvette answers the question of what to do if you’re thinking about quitting grad school from considering why you want to quit, to identifying some possible solutions to your problems, and then, if quitting is the right choice for you, thinking about what’s holding you back from following through. Tune in to learn more.

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