On Becoming Educated

In this episode, Pa shares two lessons she learned at the end of year 2 of grad school. Show notes:Episode 43: On Starting the Semester SuccessfullyEpisode 22: On How to Write a Personal StatementEpisode 21: On How to Write a Statement of PurposeHow to Write a Personal Statement WorkbookThank you for listening. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts or the podcast listening platform of your choice to be notified when new episodes are up. If you would like to support thi...

In this episode, Pa shares how she plans for the beginning of the semester. Show notes:Episode 38: On Making Friends (or Not) in Grad SchoolLiterature Review SpreadsheetSubscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, Pa discusses her experience with intentionality in grad school. Show notesGreat British Bake OffEpisode 2Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, Pa talks to Nancy Xiong, an Economic and Community Development Leader by day and a Creative Artist by night, about her educational journey. They discuss their experiences as Hmong girls and the opportunities education provided for them to understand themselves in relation to the world. Show noteswww.nancyxiong.comKimberlee CrenshawPatrica Hill CollinsSubscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.o...

In this episode, Pa talks about 5 reasons why it’s hard to say no to stuff in grad school. She explains the importance of learning how to say no and shares some tips on how to say no. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.comSupport the Show.

It's application season! As such I'm re-releasing this episode to help anyone who is in the process of working on their statement of purpose. In this episode, I talk about what a statement of purpose is and share the steps I took to writing my statement of purpose. Show Notes:Episode 3Episode 11Episode 19How to write introductionsWays to begin an essayHow to write conclusionsTransition words and phrasesMaking your paper flowEmail Pa at [email protected]. Support the Show.

In this episode, Pa discusses why some people choose not to be friends with their classmates in grad school and why she chooses to. Show notes:Episode 2Episode 3Episode 6Episode 33Episode 34Episode 17The ChairSubscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, Pa shares experiences and thoughts from the first few days of the fall 2021 semester. Show notes:Get a copy of the Personal Statement Workbook by going to www.onbecomingeducated.com/shopSubscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, Pa interviews Kaolee Yang and Olivia Xiong-Vang about their educational journeys. Kaolee and Olivia were both born in Thailand and came to the U.S. as kids. Kaolee is the chief financial officer for a community action agency in Salem, Oregon. Olivia is the Project Portfolio Manager for Department of Consumer and Business Services Workers Compensation Division for the State of Oregon. They are also creators and co-hosts of the All That Talk Talk Show and regional co-directors ...

In this episode, Pa shares what she learned after finishing the first year of her PhD program at UC, Berkeley. Show notes:Robin KimmererGloria Ladson-BillingsSubscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.comSupport the Show.