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PhDiversity Podcast is a podcast with two broad goals: demystifying the path to a Psychology PhD program and sharing counseling psychology content knowledge with a focus on diversity. Hosted by Vanessa, a current Counseling Psychology student, she aims to share tips and knowledge she wished she had when applying and entering graduate school and to highlight the areas of her field that could benefit from a multicultural lens.
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Episode 6: Hidden Fees in Academia
In this episode I talk about “hidden fees” — unexpected costs that came up as I entered grad school. Hopefully this episode will help you enter a little more prepared than I was!
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Episode 5: Application Year
In this episode I talk about the application year— the year that you are applying to graduate programs. I discuss some financial considerations, give a broad timeline that could be helpful to follow, and hopefully relieving some anxiety about what is a very stressful process!!
Books and Websites mentioned in this episode
Insider’s Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology: Click here
APA Website- Search Accredited Programs: https://www.accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs
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Episode 4: Post-Bacc Years
In this episode I discuss some things to consider during the years between graduation and and applying to graduate school. I talk about the importance of taking breaks, self-reflection, and things I wish I had done during my post-bacc years.
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Episode 3: Post-Bacc Job Search
In this episode, I discuss my experience trying to find a research job for the years between graduation and beginning graduate school. I provide tips and places I found helpful during by job search and the application process.
Links mentioned in the episode
Post-bacc Job Postings: http://clinicalpsychgradschool.org/pbacc.php
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Episode 2: Post-Bacc Options
In this episode, I discuss three possible options I considered taking after graduating from college - getting a masters, going straight into a PhD program, or getting a paid research position. I offer potential pros and cons to consider with each option.
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Episode 1: Undergraduate Years
In this episode, I talk about my own undergraduate research experience, the importance of research, how to get involved with research as an undergrad, and hopefully relieve some anxiety about not having it all figured out at this stage.
Programs Mentioned:
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF): https://www.nist.gov/surf
Pathways To Science: https://www.pathwaystoscience.org/
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