Grad School Buddy

ebelechukwu monye and Chukwuebuka Amaji
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Grad School Buddy

Grad School Buddy is an unconventional podcast that answers all your nagging questions about the graduate school experience. Our conversations start from the beginning when one is unsure which path to follow or what country to explore. We discuss the application procedures, housing, love, family, mental health, food, problem sets, religion, sexuality, student insurance, etc. We understand that succeeding in graduate school requires support, love, and care. Therefore, we thought to create a warm space for this community. Listen to everyday people talk about their experiences! 

  1. Season 3 Episode 12: Grad School for Creative Minds (with Xorlali Plange and Ernest Nweke)

    16 NOV

    Season 3 Episode 12: Grad School for Creative Minds (with Xorlali Plange and Ernest Nweke)

    Are you considering grad school as the next step for your creative career? Then this episode is for you! We are joined by Xorlali Plange, a Ghanaian fashion and costume designer, and Ernest Nweke, a Nigerian writer and multimedia storyteller.Ernest, who is looking to apply to graduate school, moderates this session as Xorlali, a Master of Fine Arts candidate majoring in costume design at the prestigious NYU Tisch School of Arts, shares his insights about the application and acceptance process...

    1h 1m
  2. Season 3 Episode 11: Your Guide to Public Policy Careers (with the Policy Career Central)

    12 OCT

    Season 3 Episode 11: Your Guide to Public Policy Careers (with the Policy Career Central)

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to carve out a successful career in policy despite its complexities? In today's conversation with Priya Alagarraj and Ruchika Bhatia, co-founders of Policy Career Central (PCC), we discuss their experience in the public policy profession. Policy Career Central is a community-driven platform that provides valuable resources, opportunities, and practical advice for potential and current policy experts. By addressing the information gap, it ai...

    49 min
  3. Season 3 Episode 10: Grad School Buddy Catches Up With Old Classmates (with Chukwuma Nwoye, Kosiso Madu and Conrad Omodiagbe)

    21 SEPT

    Season 3 Episode 10: Grad School Buddy Catches Up With Old Classmates (with Chukwuma Nwoye, Kosiso Madu and Conrad Omodiagbe)

    Conrad, Kosiso, and Chukwuma were classmates from the 2016 Class of the Department of Economics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Today, we bring you an engaging conversation between them as they discuss the different directions their lives and careers have taken since graduation.After earning their bachelor’s in economics, each has thrived in diverse career paths shaped by their unique interests and values. While Chuks and Kosy continue to further their careers in academia, with both cur...

    1h 11m
  4. Season 3 Episode 9: On Becoming a Strategic Communications Specialist (with David Ebube)

    24 AUG

    Season 3 Episode 9: On Becoming a Strategic Communications Specialist (with David Ebube)

    Have you ever wondered what it's like to attend graduate school virtually? In this episode, David Ebube walks us through his routine as he juggles a career as a strategic communications consultant and a master's in Sustainable Development at the University of Sussex.David is passionate about advancing Africa's fashion economy. Having transitioned to media and Public relations, he now channels his passion and expertise into the development and public policy sector. Some points in our disc...

    28 min
  5. Season 3 Episode 8: Empowering Women in Academia: A Guide to Creating and Taking up Space (with Hope Eze)

    3 AUG

    Season 3 Episode 8: Empowering Women in Academia: A Guide to Creating and Taking up Space (with Hope Eze)

    Many people suffer from anxiety when starting something new, especially when in the company of equally good peers. This episode features Hope Eze, a humanities PhD student at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on the literary depiction of food insecurity in Africa, particularly the possibility of achieving food sovereignty through sustainable agriculture.Hope shares her PhD story and how it has shaped her as a whole person. The journey from master’s to PhD wasn’t a piece of cake,...

    38 min
  6. Season 3 Episode 7: Spreading Excellence from UNILAG to SciencesPo (with Vincent Eke)

    13 JUL

    Season 3 Episode 7: Spreading Excellence from UNILAG to SciencesPo (with Vincent Eke)

    Studying abroad can be challenging, especially when faced with language barriers. In this episode, Vincent Eke shares his remarkable journey from being a zealous undergraduate at Unilag to becoming a graduate student at Science Po in France. The key takeaway from this episode is the significance of preparing for life after undergraduate studies early on. Securing scholarships and funding can be highly competitive, and this episode emphasizes the importance of being intentional about one'...

    51 min

  7. 1 JUN

    Season 3 Episode 6: Let's Have a Non-Academic PhD Chat

    Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to the second half of our conversation with Dr. Allen and Dr. Lauren, the authors of PhDone and minds behind Dissertation Editors. This engaging conversation features the non-academic aspects of getting a PhD - impostor syndrome, unhealthy competition with one's classmates, work-life balance, lessons from clients who balanced their PhD with parenthood or full-time jobs, etc. Towards the end of the episode, the focus shifts to outcomes and ...

    30 min

  8. 27 APR

    Season 3 Episode 5: I'm getting a PhD. Here's why you should get one and everything you should know

    Are you considering a PhD and wondering if that’s your right trajectory? In this episode, Emeka Nwankwo, an associate lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and a PhD candidate in Digital Politics, sheds light on the various aspects of getting a PhD. He discusses maintaining work-life balance, finding graduate school funding, and tackling dissertation writing. Guest: Emeka NwankwoCo-hosts: Ebelechukwu Monye and Chukwuebuka Amaji

    47 min
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About

Grad School Buddy is an unconventional podcast that answers all your nagging questions about the graduate school experience. Our conversations start from the beginning when one is unsure which path to follow or what country to explore. We discuss the application procedures, housing, love, family, mental health, food, problem sets, religion, sexuality, student insurance, etc. We understand that succeeding in graduate school requires support, love, and care. Therefore, we thought to create a warm space for this community. Listen to everyday people talk about their experiences! 

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  • Creator
    ebelechukwu monye and Chukwuebuka Amaji
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Grad School Buddy
  • Show Website
    Grad School Buddy

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