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

In this episode we have a special guest, Mara Lopez, who is speaking on the topic of maintaining your physical fitness and physical health while in graduate school. Mara is a Mexicana from Southern California who is currently residing in Arizona. She is a mother to two beautiful babies under six. Mara is also a wife, full-time research program manager, part-time faculty associate, and doctoral candidate in Education at Arizona State University. She shares lots of gems about some of the things she does to stay fit, which includes running, yoga, and anything else that can help her maintain her momentum. If you need a bit of motivation to show up for yourself and keep yourself accountable, listen to this episode. 

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This episode is for those of you on the quarter system who have been admitted to external summer programs. What do you do when you find out your summer program conflicts with finals? This episodes provides some suggestions and options for what you can do to manage this issue. 

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This is a bonus episode based on a listener request on what to do during your academic calendar breaks. Some of us are on the quarter system and entering our spring break. I hope this episode helps you identify ways to nourish yourself and take some much needed time off.

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It can be awkward and difficult to decline a grad school offer. Dra. Martinez-Vu offers some sample language to use if you’re struggling with this very good problem to have.

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Are you a student interested in grad school but struggling to stay afloat? Are you losing motivation? Feeling depleted? Do you need a break from school? If so, then you might already be considering taking a gap year. Before deciding, this episode will share a few things to consider to help you make an informed decision.

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This episode is all about how to redirect and reframe the rejections you may receive when applying to grad school.

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In this episode you’ll learn some of Dra. Yvette’s organizational hacks which are helping her manage her time and stress during very busy times. They include organizing your email inbox, calendar, to-do lists, and computer folders. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and are in need of some organizing tips, then check out this episode.

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In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I discuss what to do if you got into grad school. I share insights on securing funding, comparing financial offers, considering cost of living, and assessing program culture. I also stress the importance of talking to current grad students and alumni to make an informed decision. Whether you’re balancing multiple offers or sorting through the details of one, I offer tips to help you choose the right program for you. Don't feel rushed into a decision, take the time you need to make an informed and empowered decision.

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In this episode you’ll learn what to do to establish and maintain a good relationship with a grad school advisor or undergrad faculty mentor. Dra. Yvette also talks about how to find a good mentor and how to switch mentors.

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In this episode, you'll learn about what to expect if you are invited to a Zoom interview day for a grad program you've applied to. Dra. Yvette discusses what your schedule may look like, differences in individual versus group interviews, types of questions you may be asked, and questions you should ask faculty and grad students. 

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