Dear Grad Student Podcast
A podcast for grad students to celebrate, commiserate, and support one another through grad school.
22/01/2023
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11/01/2023
Did you know we’re on TikTok?? Share this post in your favorite grad school group here on Facebook or tag someone you know who needs this podcast.
Big things coming for 2023!!
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08/03/2022
✨EPISODE 63 is LIVE, on INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: 3/8/2022✨⠀
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I’m joined by PhD in Astrophysics, Dr. Claudia Antolini (Twitter: ) to celebrate and challenge the entire concept of international women's day. An episode like I've never hosted before.⠀
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What to look forward to: ⠀
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✨Claudia's challenge & criticism of international women's day⠀
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✨the dangers of survivorship bias⠀
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✨reflecting on privilege⠀
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✨remembering to fight for trans women in academia⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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28/02/2022
✨EPISODE 62 is LIVE, MONDAY 2/28✨⠀
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I’m joined by recently-tenured Associate Professor in Social and Health Psychology Dr. Lisa Jaremka (Twitter: @ lisajaremka) to chat about failure, rejection, & imposter syndrome in academia.⠀
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What to look forward to:⠀
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✨Frequency of failure & how to handle it⠀
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✨Rejection rates & reality⠀
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✨Does imposter syndrome go away?⠀
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✨Encouragement for those facing it all for the first time⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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21/02/2022
✨EPISODE 61 is LIVE, MONDAY 2/21✨⠀
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I’m joined by chemistry PhD candidate Alejandro Forigua (Twitter: @ AForiguaC) to chat about his daily life and research in the development of microfluidic platforms for drug discovery and healthcare applications.⠀
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What to look forward to:⠀
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✨Alejandro's daily life as a PhD Candidate in Chemistry⠀
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✨Alejandro's international journey to grad school⠀
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✨What's next for Alejandro⠀
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✨What he can do with a PhD in Chemistry⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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11/02/2022
✨EPISODE 60 is LIVE, MONDAY 2/14✨⠀
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I’m joined by Dr. Eman Tadros, 2nd year Assistant Prof (; Twitter: @ emantadros), to chat about being a woman of color in academia and not being seen as an expert, even with the experience to back it up.⠀
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What to look forward to:
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✨Eman's journey to the tenure track⠀
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✨Financial implications of being a woman of color in academia⠀
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✨How to work towards change⠀
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✨Advice for non-male students of color in academia⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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04/02/2022
✨EPISODE 59 is LIVE, MONDAY 2/7✨⠀
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I’m joined by Lecturer of Horticulture, & HOST of the Planthropology podcast, Dr. Vikram Baliga (, Twitter: ) to chat about the non-tenure track and having an impact.⠀
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What to look forward to:⠀
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✨Vikram's research and outreach in plants and urban water conservation⠀
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✨All about non-tenure academic jobs⠀
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✨How Vikram gets paid to podcast⠀
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✨All about running a greenhouse⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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21/01/2022
✨EPISODE 58 is LIVE, MONDAY 1/24✨⠀
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I’m joined by 3rd year PhD student Aidan Mowat () of PhD Balance () to chat about making big decisions and finding balance.⠀
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What to look forward to:⠀
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✨Aidan's journey to Mastering out of her program⠀
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✨all about PhD Balance⠀
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✨how to do hard things & make tough choices⠀
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✨Aidan's mental health journey before and after deciding to Master out⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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14/01/2022
✨EPISODE 57 is LIVE, MONDAY 1/17✨⠀
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I’m joined by THREE amazing guests, Brianna Baker (), Zori Paul (), & Tanesha Johnson () to chat about Black student mental health.⠀
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What to look forward to:⠀
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✨WHY it's important to talk about Black student mental health⠀
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✨Leaning into what nurtures you and leaning out of what doesn't⠀
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✨all about ⠀
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✨community, community, community⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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10/01/2022
⚠️DEAR GRAD STUDENT IS BACK!!!⚠️⠀
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✨EPISODE 56 is LIVE, MONDAY 1/10✨⠀
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I’m joined by financial educator, Dr. Emily Roberts (Twitter: @ PFforPhDs) to chat about the complexity of tax season for grad students (that is, US citizens studying in the US).⠀
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What to look forward to:⠀
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✨WHY taxes are so complicated for grad students⠀
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✨HOW to avoid mistakes (& no the IRS won't arrest you for them if you do)⠀
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✨top 3 tips that you can do NOW to make tax season stress free⠀
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✨tips for first timers & all about Emily's tax workshop⠀
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Need to catch up on last semester's episodes?! You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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27/11/2021
✨did you miss this week's episode?!✨⠀⠀
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2nd year PhD student joined me to chat about her research in nuclear physics, the power of academic Twitter, & her journey to mentoring.⠀
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as always, EPISODE LINK is in my bio✌🏻and you can find EVERYTHING for the podcast at:⠀
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15/10/2021
✨EPISODE 51 is LIVE, MONDAY 10/18✨⠀
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I’m joined by Faith Newsome, a Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics PhD Student (Twitter: @ faithhh_anne; Instagram: ) to chat about her day in the life.⠀
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What to look forward to:⠀
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✨Faith's lived experience with her research topic⠀
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✨How Faith chose her program & how it's going⠀
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✨COVID Cohort Year 2⠀
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✨Faith's non-profit and advocacy work⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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11/10/2021
🏳️🌈HAPPY NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY from your local bisexual podcast host!🏳️🌈⠀
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As many others have (or should) point out: do NOT feel pressured to come out today if you are not ready. For some, this day provides an opportunity and permission to have conversations that they previously haven't felt comfortable having. But none of us are required to come out. To anyone. Be wherever you are. If that's out, great. If that's not, I hope that you're doing alright and please know that I see you. ⠀
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You are valid and worthy and special and wonderful whether or not you are out.⠀
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However, If you ARE out OR if you want a subtle way to signal your identity(s) and you're a scientist, you can celebrate your PRIDE with the Dear Grad Student LGBTQIA+ "scientist" merch at: deargradstudent.com/lgbtqia⠀
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11/10/2021
🏳️🌈INTRODUCING The Dear Grad Student LGBTQIA+ "scientist" collection!!🏳️🌈⠀
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Following the success of the bisexual merch dropped two weeks ago (deargradstudent.com/bisexual), there is now merch for most pride identities! Flip through the images to see what is represented and a few of my favorite pieces.⠀
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50% of ALL PROFITS will be donated to the Trevor Project, which aims to end su***de in LGBTQIA young people and provides crisis prevention for that population.⠀
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💰ALMOST $100 ALREADY RAISED!!💰⠀
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What are you waiting for? Make a purchase now or share this post so that everyone you know, knows about it!⠀
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11/10/2021
It was only over this past year that my PMDD was bad again. And it took SO long for me to talk to my doctor about it. And to try medication. That was one of the scariest days of my life. I have a lot of anxiety over taking new medicine -- it took me until I was 18 to use *Tylenol* for the first time. The day I tried Sertraline for the first time, I cried for 6 straight hours before swallowing that tiny, blue pill.⠀
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We are only just learning why Sertraline helps with PMDD, but wow, it does. I don't have depression. I don't have anxiety. But the two weeks leading up to my period, it feels like my life is ending. It is unbearable for me and those around me, particularly my partner. He is the most understanding, patient person I know. And he is a huge reason why I was comfortable talking to my doctor.⠀
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Any now...relief. I feel like myself again. I feel like life is predictable in a good way, not a bad way. Medication saved my life and relationship and I am so grateful.⠀
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So, on , I'm here to say that if you have PMDD or other mental health stuff going on: I see you. I believe you. I love you. You are so strong and I am so proud of you.⠀
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10/10/2021
✨EPISODE *50* is LIVE, MONDAY 10/11✨⠀
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I’m joined by Neuroscience PhD student Melanie (Twitter: @ Mel_The_Labrat) and her friend Aida to chat about HOW to apply to grad school and what they DON'T tell you 👀⠀
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This episode is ESPECIALLY for folks who are applying RIGHT NOW!! Tag a friend below who is applying!!!⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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01/10/2021
✨EPISODE 49 is LIVE, MONDAY 10/4✨⠀
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I’m joined by Clinical Psychology PhD student Benjamin Katz (Twitter: @ BenWKatz) to chat about how to cope and work through a PhD topic that is emotionally taxing. We also talk about honoring our values, our identities journeys, & I obsessed over a bucket.⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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✨EPISODE 48 IS NOW *LIVE!*✨⠀
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✏️Amplifying Africans in STEM with the Root of the Science Podcast✏️⠀
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I’m joined by 1st year PhD Candidate, Anne Chisa (.c, host of ) about amplifying Africans in STEM, following her passions to podcast, & trying something new!⠀
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EPISODE LINK is in the bio for easy access or check your podcast app! follow/subscribe to be notified when new episodes are live!!💕🤓⠀
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thank you to the PODCAST PATRONS for making Season 2 of this podcast possible!!!!! almost at 20 Patrons and never felt so thankful & lucky to have you all as listeners and supporters 💛💛💛💛💛⠀
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Bisexual Merch is now live and 50% of profits earned until Oct 23rd will be donated to !⠀
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Learn more here: deargradstudent.com/bisexual⠀
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Reminder that all things podcast can be found at:⠀
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24/09/2021
✨EPISODE 48 is LIVE, MONDAY 9/27✨⠀
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I’m joined by 1st year PhD student and the host of , .C to discuss amplifying Africans in STEM!⠀
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💖💜💙The podcast is raising money for the !💖💜💙⠀
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you can check out the bisexual merch being sold at: ⠀
deargradstudent.com/bisexual⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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and EVERYTHING for the podcast can be found at:⠀
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✨✨✨deargradstudent.com✨✨✨⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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23/09/2021
Happy ! Have you shopped the 'Bisexual Merch For A Cause" yet?! ⠀
Over 20 items already sold! 😍
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50% of proceeds earned between now and October 23rd, 2021 will be donated to ⠀
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Learn more at: deargradstudent.com/bisexual
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23/09/2021
✨HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!✨⠀
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The Dear Grad Student 'Bisexual Merch For a Cause' has OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! ⠀
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In honor of , , and , 50% of all proceeds earned between now and October 23rd, 2021 will be donated to , which aims to end su***de in LGBTQ+ young people.⠀
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You can find more information about the fundraiser and see some of my favorites at: ⠀
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✨deargradstudent.com/bisexual✨⠀
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To see all designs and merch available, check out: ⠀
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✨deargradstudent.com/bisexualfullcollection✨⠀
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10 SALES ALREADY MADE IN JUST 2 HOURS! What are you waiting for?! You NEED this merch!! ⠀
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23/09/2021
✨did you miss this week's episode?!✨⠀⠀
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I'm joined by Dr. Devin Swiner (Twitter: @ Devin_Eleven; Instagram: ; Website: devinthechemist.com) to reflect on grad school 6 months post-graduation, job hunting during COVID, & how to identify and combat power dynamics in academia💪⠀
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as always, EPISODE LINK is in my bio✌🏻and you can find EVERYTHING for the podcast at:⠀
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✨✨deargradstudent.com✨✨⠀
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✨EPISODE 47 IS NOW *LIVE!*✨
✏️Power Dynamics in Academia & A Look-Back on Graduate School✏️
I'm joined by Dr. Devin Swiner (Twitter: @ Devin_Eleven; Instagram: ; Website: devinthechemist.com) to reflect on grad school 6 months post-graduation, job hunting during COVID, & how to identify and combat power dynamics in academia💪
EPISODE LINK is in the bio for easy access or check your podcast app! follow/subscribe to be notified when new episodes are live!!💕🤓
thank you to the PODCAST PATRONS for making Season 2 of this podcast possible!!!!! almost at 20 Patrons and never felt so thankful & lucky to have you all as listeners and supporters 💛💛💛💛💛
Reminder that all things podcast can be found at:
✨✨✨deargradstudent.com✨✨✨
20/09/2021
✨EPISODE 47 is LIVE, MONDAY 9/20✨
I’m joined by recent PhD grad Dr. Devin Swiner () to chat about her graduate school experience, how to identify power structures, & advice for combating them.
Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝
💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕
are YOU following the podcast on Twitter? NEW MERCH DESIGN AND PRODUCTS DROP AFTER 5,000 followers! Find me @ DearGradStudent!
Until next time,
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌
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✨EPISODE 47 IS NOW *LIVE!*✨⠀
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✏️Power Dynamics in Academia & A Look-Back on Graduate School✏️⠀
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I'm joined by Dr. Devin Swiner (Twitter: @ Devin_Eleven; Instagram: ; Website: devinthechemist.com) to reflect on grad school 6 months post-graduation, job hunting during COVID, & how to identify and combat power dynamics in academia💪⠀
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EPISODE LINK is in the bio for easy access or check your podcast app! follow/subscribe to be notified when new episodes are live!!💕🤓⠀
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thank you to the PODCAST PATRONS for making Season 2 of this podcast possible!!!!! almost at 20 Patrons and never felt so thankful & lucky to have you all as listeners and supporters 💛💛💛💛💛⠀
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Reminder that all things podcast can be found at:⠀
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✨✨✨deargradstudent.com✨✨✨
✨EPISODE 46 IS NOW *LIVE!*✨
✏️A Day in the Life: Marina Gardasevic, Neuroscience PhD Candidate✏️
I’m joined by 4th year Neuroscience PhD Candidate, Marina Gardasevic (Twitter: @ MarinaGNeuro) to talk about about her Day in the Life as a grad student. We discuss her research on the effect of light on the brain, auditing your writing, final thesis stages, & planning for next steps (or not!)
EPISODE LINK is in the bio for easy access or check your podcast app! follow/subscribe to be notified when new episodes are live!!💕🤓
thank you to the PODCAST PATRONS for making Season 2 of this podcast possible!!!!! almost at 20 Patrons and never felt so thankful & lucky to have you all as listeners and supporters 💛💛💛💛💛
Shout out to Isaac Bisla for becoming a Podcast ~Fellow~ on Patreon!!
Reminder that all things podcast can be found at:
✨✨✨deargradstudent.com✨✨✨
14/09/2021
✨EPISODE 46 is LIVE, MONDAY 9/13✨⠀
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I’m joined by Neuroscience PhD Candidate Marina Gardasevic (Twitter: @ MarinaGNeuro) to chat about her day in the life.⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌⠀
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10/09/2021
✨did you miss last week's episode?!✨⠀⠀
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7th year PhD Candidate, Megan Nadzan (Twitter: @ MNadzan) joined me to chat about her experience as a FIRST GEN college student turned PhD Candidate.⠀
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as always, EPISODE LINK is in my bio✌🏻and you can find EVERYTHING for the podcast at:⠀
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✨✨deargradstudent.com✨✨⠀
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✨EPISODE 45 IS NOW *LIVE!*✨⠀
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✏️The TRUTH About Being First Gen and in Grad School: Grit Gained, What They Don't Tell You, & How To Help Others✏️⠀
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I’m joined by 7th year PhD Candidate, Megan Nadzan (Twitter: @ MNadzan) about HER experience as a first generation college student who went to grad school. We talk about what first gen REALLY is, how this uniquely interacted with her experience as a student, and she provides *amazing* advice and perspective for other students following in her footsteps.⠀
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EPISODE LINK is in the bio for easy access or check your podcast app! follow/subscribe to be notified when new episodes are live!!💕🤓⠀
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thank you to the PODCAST PATRONS for making Season 2 of this podcast possible!!!!! almost at 20 Patrons and never felt so thankful & lucky to have you all as listeners and supporters 💛💛💛💛💛⠀
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Reminder that all things podcast can be found at:⠀
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✨✨✨deargradstudent.com✨✨✨
27/08/2021
✨EPISODE 45 is LIVE, MONDAY 8/30✨⠀
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I’m joined by Social Psychology PhD Candidate Megan Nadzan (Twitter: @ MNadzan) to chat about her experience being a first generation college student turned PhD candidate. PLUS she's tells some pretty relatable stories and gives amazing advice for other first gen students. ⠀
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Did you miss last week’s episode? You can find that and more at the link in my bio 📝⠀
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💕Loving the pod? Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you find your other favorite shows💕⠀
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Until next time, ⠀
Warmest Regards, Best Wishes, Sincerely...Elana💌