Graduate School Myths and Misconceptions

Graduate School Myths and Misconceptions

It’s daunting when you don’t know what to expect about graduate school…or you’re worried you won’t measure up. This episode helps dispel the myths and addresses some of the common misconceptions. We unpack the realities, including: how to determine if graduate school is the right next step for you; when to apply; the time and financial investment of a graduate education; what life is like after getting in; the need for work-life balance; and the importance of finding the right mentor. Our guest is: Dr. Miroslava Chávez-García, who is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and holds affiliations in the Departments of Chicana/o Studies and Feminist Studies as well as Iberian and Latin American Studies. She also serves as the Faculty Director of the McNair Scholars Program. She is the coauthor of Is Grad School for Me? Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students, with Yvette Martínez-Vu. Our co-guest is: Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu, who is a coach, consultant, author, speaker, and the founder of Grad School Femtoring LLC. She is the coauthor of Is Grad School for Me? Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Listeners may enjoy this playlist: Is Grad School For Me? PhDing While Parenting The Connected PhD The Field Guide to Grad School Leading from the Margins Hope for the Humanities PhD Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice Being Well in Academia: Challenges and Connections Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by sharing episodes. Join us to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 240+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

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