Victors in Grad School

This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Shittu Kudirat who is just completing her Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Shittu Kudirat and I talk about her journey as an international student at the University of Michigan-Flint and what she had to do to transition to a university in a foreign county and be tenacious as she worked on completing her graduate degree so she could be a change agent for the world.

This podcast is brought to you by The Office of Graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you're still wondering about other things to consider when it comes to graduate school, you can also contact the Office of Graduate Programs at UM-Flint. We're here to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also find out more about the 50+ programs that the university has to offer here

This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Scott Shaw, PhD who is Dean and Professor of Social Sciences and Human Services at Grace Christian University in Wyoming, Michigan.

Scott Shaw and I talk about his own journey toward continual lifelong learn through many different degrees that ultimately were built from questions he had and passions he derived from learning. It is a fascinating journey that just shows you that you should also continue to find answers to the questions around you and never stop learning!

This podcast is brought to you by The Office of Graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you're still wondering about other things to consider when it comes to graduate school, you can also contact the Office of Graduate Programs at UM-Flint. We're here to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also find out more about the 50+ programs that the university has to offer here.

This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Sara Cyrus who is a Financial Aid Administrator at the University of Michigan-Flint.

Sara Cyrus and I talk about her own journey from getting her Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University to recieving her Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint. We also spend a lot of time talk about the intricacies of financial aid when it comes to graduate students. Sara shares many resources in this episode that will help you along the way and encourages you to submit your FAFSA even if you think you will not receive financial aid. You can also learn more about the different types of financial aid that are typically available for students on the UM-Flint Financial Aid website and about specific types of graduate student scholarships that are available at the University of Michigan-Flint too.

This podcast is brought to you by The Office of Graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you're still wondering about other things to consider when it comes to graduate school, you can also contact the Office of Graduate Programs at UM-Flint. We're here to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also find out more about the 50+ programs that the university has to offer here.

This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Samantha Klaskow who is the Director of the Academic Success Center at Kettering University.

Samantha Klaskow and I talked about her journey from the University of Michigan-Flint to Grand Valley State University and how even though her academic background was different than others in her field, that she found success none-the-less. We also explore the importance of graduate assistantships and gaining practical experiences in graduate school that will help you prepare for your career.

This podcast is brought to you by The Office of Graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you're still wondering about other things to consider when it comes to graduate school, you can also contact the Office of Graduate Programs at UM-Flint. We're here to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also find out more about the 50+ programs that the university has to offer here.

This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Rob Bielby who is the Managing Director at Huron where he blends a strong analytical background, with over 10 years of experience in primary and secondary statistics and data analysis, with a love for client and team interactions, strategic thinking, and a drive to sell.

Rob Bielby and I talk about his journey from the University of Michigan-Flint to Stony Brook University and then to the University of Michigan where he pushed himself to go deeper into data and data analytics to help the universities and companies that he worked for on a daily basis. This coversation really makes you think differently about starting on one path and then pivoting based on your own passions and I know you will learn a lot.

This podcast is brought to you by The Office of Graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you're still wondering about other things to consider when it comes to graduate school, you can also contact the Office of Graduate Programs at UM-Flint. We're here to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also find out more about the 50+ programs that the university has to offer here.

This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Percy Glover who is the Executive Co-Director of Community Engagement for the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. Percy Glover and I talk about his journey from the University of Michigan-Flint to Central Michigan University and how graduate school really opened his eyes to things that would help him find success not only in graduate school but in his career too.

This podcast is brought to you by The Office of Graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you're still wondering about other things to consider when it comes to graduate school, you can also contact the Office of Graduate Programs at UM-Flint. We're here to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also find out more about the 50+ programs that the university has to offer here.

This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Katie Stanley who is a Public Service Attorney and Community Engagement Manager, Well-Being in the Law Advocate, Researcher, and Educator, Singer/Songwriter, Seeking to Affect Positive Social Change. Katie and I talk about her journey from the University of Michigan-Flint to Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and about not only what she learned about herself in this journey but also what she had to do to find balance and wellness in the journey and in her career.

This podcast is brought to you by The Office of Graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you're still wondering about other things to consider when it comes to graduate school, you can also contact the Office of Graduate Programs at UM-Flint. We're here to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also find out more about the 50+ programs that the university has to offer here.

This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Nia Bashir-Benton who is an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor at the University of Michigan-Flint. Nia Bashir-Benton and I talk about her journey from Grand Valley State University to studying for her Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Michigan-Flint and what she had to do to change the way she thought to prepare herself for the transition to graduate school.

This podcast is brought to you by The Office of Graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you're still wondering about other things to consider when it comes to graduate school, you can also contact the Office of Graduate Programs at UM-Flint. We're here to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also find out more about the 50+ programs that the university has to offer here.

This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Ibrahim Moiz who is a partner in NOVA Business Law Group, LLP, a commercial transactions group and focuses on business formation, corporate governance, commercial transactions, and commercial and residential real estate. Ibrahim is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Ibrahim talks about his journey from the University of Michigan-Flint to graduating from Howard University School of Law as well as many things that he learned along this journey!

This podcast is brought to you by The Office of Graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you're still wondering about other things to consider when it comes to graduate school, you can also contact the Office of Graduate Programs at UM-Flint. We're here to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also find out more about the 50+ programs that the university has to offer here.

This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by JeCorey Hawkins who is a Scrum Master for Endava. JeCorey Hawkins shared how his educational journey of attending the University of Michigan-Flint for his Bachelor's degree and then Eastern Michigan University for a Masters degree in Higher Education Administration. We talk about his own journey and what led him to end up working outside of higher education but using the transferable skills that he learned along the way.

This podcast is brought to you by The Office of Graduate programs at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you're still wondering about other things to consider when it comes to graduate school, you can also contact the Office of Graduate Programs at UM-Flint. We're here to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also find out more about the 50+ programs that the university has to offer here.