Season 3, Episode 3:
Managing stress and maintaining mental well-being is crucial for all students during various milestones in their graduate journey. Tune in to hear from experts at the University of Florida to discuss strategies for self-care, stress reduction and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Podcast Host: Erin Rice

Edited by: Chloe Knowles

Season 3, Episode 2:

Are you feeling overwhelmed by writing your dissertation? You're not alone. Hear from writing coach and consultant Dr. Vernetta Mosley, master's student Naa Akle Okantey and doctoral student Kathryn Hartikka as they share their journeys of writing a dissertation from beginning to end. You'll get some tips, tricks and advice from scholars who have navigated this process from research to defense.

Podcast Hosts: Erin Rice, Caroline Reeg

Edited by: Chloe Knowles

Season 3, Episode 1:

Welcome back!

Join us as we dive into the challenges and triumphs of preparing for qualifying exams. Hear from faculty member Dr. Mohammed Gbadamosi and doctoral student Sabrina Zequeira as they share their strategies, setbacks and successes while conquering this milestone. Tune in for more!

Podcast Hosts: Erin Rice, Caroline Reeg

Edited by: Chloe Knowles

Do you have questions about what it takes to cross the finish line to graduation from your graduate program? Take a moment to listen to this episode featuring the Graduate School's very own Lisa DeLaCure, from the Editorial Office, and Megan Lewis from Graduate Student Records. We discuss the final stages of grad education - focusing on thesis/dissertation and the steps towards degree certification. Tune in for the tips to make this a smooth process!

Tune in to hear from past and current UF graduate students, Dr. Ruben Vazquez and Trenton Aguilar, as we discuss making the most of opportunities as a graduate student. You’ll learn how to seize these opportunities during your time as a graduate student and how to network to leverage yourself with industry leaders for future internships.

Get ready to hear first-hand accounts about these students’ successes and tips about how you can succeed, too!

Listen to our sit-down chat with GatorWell staff Katherine Morgan! In this episode we discuss the various resources available to UF Graduate Students through campus partners like GatorWell. We hear about tips to help with time management, stress management, and the importance of sleep.

Tune in to gain some wellness tips just in time for spring break!

In this episode we’ll chat with Dr. Neo Gebru, aUF grad school alum, about navigating the challenges of graduate school. From time management to networking, Dr. Gebru shares invaluable insights to help you thrive.

Discover hacks for maintaining balance, managing your schedule, and setting priorities effectively. Plus, learn practical tips for networking within your academic community and making the most of your time in Gainesville.

Tune in for expert advice and actionable strategies to excel in graduate school and beyond, only on Grad Talk!

In honor of National Mentoring Month, we are pleased to release this episode focused on finding mentors in graduate school! Tune in as our guests share personal experiences of how they have found mentors throughout their graduate studies and leading up to grad school, the impact of those relationships, and tips on how to maximize your role as a mentor or mentee!

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Tune in to this episode where we will cover the topic of funding in graduate school. We will hear from current graduate students on how they received funding, practical strategies to search for funding opportunities, and resources to utilize when applying.

Graduate Student Funding Opportunities

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We look forward to covering more topics in the new year!

Tune in as we discuss the internal battle known as imposter syndrome. You'll hear about how this feeling of being a fraud and doubting your place in graduate school and beyond is normal - but you'll also hear some great quotes and practices to overcome it. Start to cultivate confidence in your graduate school journey!