7 episodes

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.

PhDiversity Podcast PhDiversity Podcast

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    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

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.

    Episode 6: Hidden Fees in Academia

    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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    Website: phdiversitypodcast.com

    Instagram: @phdiversitypod

    • 13 min
    Episode 5: Application Year

    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

    Connect With Us

    Website: phdiversitypodcast.com

    Instagram: @phdiversitypod

    • 15 min
    Episode 4: Post-Bacc Years

    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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    Website: phdiversitypodcast.com 

    Instagram: @phdiversitypod

    • 19 min
    Episode 3: Post-Bacc Job Search

    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

    Connect With Us

    Website: phdiversitypodcast.com

    Instagram: @phdiversitypod

    • 21 min
    Episode 2: Post-Bacc Options

    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.



    Connect With Us

    Website: phdiversitypodcast.com

    Instagram: @phdiversitypod

    • 13 min
    Episode 1: Undergraduate Years

    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/



    Connect With Us:

    Website: phdiversitypodcast.com

    Instagram: @phdiversitypod

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

FirstPixel50 ,

Highly Informative and Useful

Thank you for producing this podcast series. It breaks down the PhD application process in a comprehensive and clearly understandable manner.
The links provided are very relevant, informative, and useful. I look forward to future episodes.

Vielen Dank, dass Sie diese Podcast-Serie produziert haben. Es gliedert den Promotionsprozess umfassend und klar verständlich auf.
Die bereitgestellten Links sind sehr relevant, informativ und nützlich. Ich freue mich auf zukünftige Folgen.

LawyerJon95 ,

Incredible!

A very informative and engaging podcast! The host really knows what she is talking about!

firefairie93 ,

Super Informative

Love this!!!! Super informative in demystifying the road to become a psychologist and explained in such an engaging and comforting way.

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