On Becoming Educated

In this episode, Pa shares why she changed her diet and added a regular exercise schedule. She also shares some of her favorite salad dressings and how she started her regular exercise schedule. Show Notes:Diaphragmatic BreathingHoney Mustard Dressing with Greek YogurtRed Wine Vinegar Dressing with dry oregano and ground cumin (this should be enough to last you a few days)- 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil- 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar (depending on how tangy you want your dressing)- ore...

In this episode, Pa shares how she started a gratitude challenge and how gratitude helped her access other forms of self-care. She will also be starting a new challenge on October 12, 2020, so you can follow along on Instagram and Facebook and join her. Subscribe 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 gives an update on how grad school is going and shares how she approached writing a personal statement. She defines what a personal statement is and how it differs from a statement of purpose. Subscribe 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 about what a statement of purpose is and shares the steps she took to writing her 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]. Subscribe 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 Dr. Malaphone Phommasa about her experience getting her PhD at UC, Santa Barbara. Dr. Phommasa shares her journey to UC, Irvine, how she became interested in research, and how she navigated the different challenges of grad school. Dr. Phommasa is the Director of Academic Success Initiatives at UC, Santa Barbara.Things mentioned on the show:GATE Program UC, Santa BarbaraUC, IrvineAmerican Educational Research AssociationYou can reach Dr. Phommasa at mphommas...

In this episode, Pa shares seven things you should do after you’ve decided you want to pursue a PhD. She also shares a tool she used to track her grad school search. Show Notes:Episode 3: On Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going to Grad SchoolEpisode 4: On the Importance of Mentors and CheerleadersEpisode 6: On Grad School FundingEpisode 14: On Taking the GREPa’s Application Tracking SpreadsheetSubscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and ...

In this episode, Pa talks about moving to Berkeley amidst wildfire season and settling in to her new home. Things mentioned on the show:Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers“Nres Sij Hawm” by Hue Chee YangUniversity of California, BerkeleySubscribe 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 about how she recently ran into imposter syndrome and comparison and how she dealt with it. She also shares some strategies she learned to use when this happens. Things mentioned in the show:Episode 9: On Imposter SyndromeDare to Lead by Brene Brown (this is an affiliate link to bookshop.org, which supports independent bookstores)Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecom...

In this episode, Pa talks about why it’s important not to get ahead of yourself and shares some strategies on how to stop getting ahead of yourself. Episode 11: On What I Want to Study in Grad SchoolBrene BrownEpisode 6: On Grad School FundingAsian and Pacific Islander Council at Chico StateSubscribe 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 about the different housing options available to graduate students and shares her experience finding a place to live in Berkeley. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.comSupport the Show.