The Summit Ahead: A Podcast for Future Graduate Students

West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions, Erin Fields
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The Summit Ahead: A Podcast for Future Graduate Students

Welcome to The Summit Ahead, a podcast for future graduate students sponsored by the West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions! Join our host, Erin Fields (Program Coordinator in the Office of Graduate Admissions and WVU alumna (MS 2021)), as she sits down with different higher education professionals and faculty members from across WVU campuses in order to bring you the most valuable information needed when applying for graduate school.

  1. 30 ABR

    How This Master's Degree Prepared Me for Med School | ft. Casey King | Episode 19

    On our nineteenth episode, Erin welcomes Casey King, a Masters of Health Sciences graduate student at WVU, to chat about how this graduate program helped prepare her for Medical School. Key topics for this episode include: - Why Casey chose WVU's MS in Health Sciences program - Casey's interest in Medicine growing up in southern West Virginia - How this graduate program prepared her for Medical School

    19 min

  2. 1 FEB

    Making a Difference in Engineering and Medicine | ft. Anastasia Lucci | Episode 18

    On our eighteenth episode, Erin welcomes Anastasia Lucci, a graduate of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Mechanical Engineering Program, to chat about her research focusing on flexible 3D printing materials. Key topics for this episode include: - Anastasia's research - Anastasia's experience transferring to WVU - Finding her passion in engineering

    14 min

  3. 08/12/2023

    Finding Your Purpose in Graduate Education | ft. Whitney Godwin | Episode 17

    On our seventeenth episode, Erin welcomes Whitney Godwin, Project Manager at WVU's Purpose Center, to chat about how graduate students can find their passions and purpose to make the most out of their graduate school experience. Key topics for this episode include: - What is the WVU Purpose Center? - How to be proactive about combatting imposter syndrome as a graduate student - How WVU students, faculty, and staff have utilized the WVU Purpose Center to best succeed.

    25 min

  4. 26/10/2023 · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    BONUS EPISODE: Why You Should Attend WVU's Virtual Graduate Open House in November | ft. Shelly Quance

    In this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to chat about our Graduate Discover WVU Virtual Open House held on November 10! Bring your questions, aspirations, and sense of adventure. This is your chance to explore WVU (virtually)!

    15 min

  5. 14/09/2023

    Going Bananas for Athletic Training! | ft. Hunter Robinson | Episode 16

    On our sixteenth episode, Erin welcomes Hunter Robinson, an alumnus of WVU School of Medicine's Masters in Athletic Trainer program and athletic trainer for the Savannah Bananas, Ghost Pirates and Clovers, to chat about his experience at WVU and in his career! Key topics for this episode include: - Hunter's inspiration to pursue athletic training - The most rewarding parts of being an athletic trainer - The benefits of the WVU School of Medicine/Athletic Training program alumni network

    21 min

  6. 10/08/2023

    A Passion to Give Back to Appalachia | ft. Brenna Lansden | Episode 15

    Welcome back from summer break! On our fifteenth episode, Erin welcomes Brenna Lansden, an alumna of WVU School of Nursing's Certificate program, to chat about her experience as a Family Nurse practitioner! Key topics for this episode include: - Brenna's journey from Public Relations to Nursing - How her roots inspired her passion for serving Appalachia - Being a Mom while going to graduate school

    22 min

  7. 16/05/2023

    Student Stories: Earning my WVU Graduate Degree from ANYWHERE! | ft. Akiel Baker | Episode 14

    On our fourteenth episode, Erin welcomes Akiel Baker, Graduate Student in the online MSW program, to talk about his WVU experience while earning his graduate degree in another state! Key topics for this episode include: - How Akiel was inspired to start a career in Social Work - Akiel's first experience with a WVU Admissions Counselor during the application process - How an MSW is helping Akiel achieve his goals - The most rewarding part of Akiel's career

    22 min

  8. 04/04/2023

    Student Stories: From Forensics to Business | ft. Ryan Robinson | Episode 13

    On our thirteenth episode, Erin welcomes Ryan Robinson, Graduate Student in the MBA program, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: - Why Ryan made a switch from Forensics to Business - How Ryan is graduating with 2 graduate degrees in 2 years (WOW!) - What the Morgantown/WVU community has taught Ryan - Ryan's first WVU memory

    27 min
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Welcome to The Summit Ahead, a podcast for future graduate students sponsored by the West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions! Join our host, Erin Fields (Program Coordinator in the Office of Graduate Admissions and WVU alumna (MS 2021)), as she sits down with different higher education professionals and faculty members from across WVU campuses in order to bring you the most valuable information needed when applying for graduate school.

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