Episodes

Meet Alana, a part-time MSW student that balances her coursework and working full-time with a very intentional self-care. During a conversation inside Blk + in Grad School's private community, The Scholar Circle, Alana brought up the topic of activities that provide rest and how they differ from restoration. Can you talk about a mind-blowing moment?

Meet Alana, a part-time MSW student that balances her coursework and working full-time with a very intentional self-care. During a conversation inside Blk + in Grad School's private community, The Scholar Circle, Alana brought up the topic of activities that provide rest and how they differ from restoration. Can you talk about a mind-blowing moment?

Meet Alana, a part-time MSW student that balances her coursework and working full-time with a very intentional self-care. During a conversation inside Blk + in Grad School's private community, The Scholar Circle, Alana brought up the topic of activities that provide rest and how they differ from restoration. Can you talk about a mind-blowing moment?

Elissia is a 4th year PhD student in Chemistry and Lipidomics and the creator of ResearchHER. From her first visit at Purdue, Elissia immediately knew she wanted to be in a space where she was truly comfortable. She didn’t want to be the first black woman in her PhD program and she was hesitant to introduce herself to professors because she didn’t feel like she wouldn’t measure up. That didn’t stop her and when Elissia discovered a professor’s research that she found herself connected to everyth...

Elissia is a 4th year PhD student in Chemistry and Lipidomics and the creator of ResearchHER. From her first visit at Purdue, Elissia immediately knew she wanted to be in a space where she was truly comfortable. She didn’t want to be the first black woman in her PhD program and she was hesitant to introduce herself to professors because she didn’t feel like she wouldn’t measure up. That didn’t stop her and when Elissia discovered a professor’s research that she found herself connected to everyth...

Elissia is a 4th year PhD student in Chemistry and Lipidomics and the creator of ResearchHER. From her first visit at Purdue, Elissia immediately knew she wanted to be in a space where she was truly comfortable. She didn’t want to be the first black woman in her PhD program and she was hesitant to introduce herself to professors because she didn’t feel like she wouldn’t measure up. That didn’t stop her and when Elissia discovered a professor’s research that she found herself connected to everyth...

This episode is all about creating a space you enjoy away from campus. Many graduate students are furnishing an apartment and while they have the essentials (if you don't no fear Allanté has that covered as well) still wonder about how to make the space feel more home-y and comfortable. Listen in to hear the 5 items you should be looking for to give your space the look and feel you desire and the spots to shop to get them for a steal. We're bougie on a budget over here, what about you?

This episode is all about creating a space you enjoy away from campus. Many graduate students are furnishing an apartment and while they have the essentials (if you don't no fear Allanté has that covered as well) still wonder about how to make the space feel more home-y and comfortable. Listen in to hear the 5 items you should be looking for to give your space the look and feel you desire and the spots to shop to get them for a steal. We're bougie on a budget over here, what about you?

This episode is all about creating a space you enjoy away from campus. Many graduate students are furnishing an apartment and while they have the essentials (if you don't no fear Allanté has that covered as well) still wonder about how to make the space feel more home-y and comfortable. Listen in to hear the 5 items you should be looking for to give your space the look and feel you desire and the spots to shop to get them for a steal. We're bougie on a budget over here, what about you?

School is starting back up— eek! Funny how time flies when you’re having fun, er, I mean when you’re working hard to make research progress. haha. If you’re starting grad school this year, congrats! If it’s another year for you, congrats as well. Because grad school. Spoiler Alert: this list is NOT going to blow your mind but instead I am writing this to make a case for investing in these items. That means spend a little money, don’t be cheap—which is opposite the advice graduate students hear....

School is starting back up— eek! Funny how time flies when you’re having fun, er, I mean when you’re working hard to make research progress. haha. If you’re starting grad school this year, congrats! If it’s another year for you, congrats as well. Because grad school. Spoiler Alert: this list is NOT going to blow your mind but instead I am writing this to make a case for investing in these items. That means spend a little money, don’t be cheap—which is opposite the advice graduate students hear....

School is starting back up— eek! Funny how time flies when you’re having fun, er, I mean when you’re working hard to make research progress. haha. If you’re starting grad school this year, congrats! If it’s another year for you, congrats as well. Because grad school. Spoiler Alert: this list is NOT going to blow your mind but instead I am writing this to make a case for investing in these items. That means spend a little money, don’t be cheap—which is opposite the advice graduate students hear....

If you’re used to using social media solely for your personal enjoyment with memes, quotes and the like, it’s a different ballgame when it comes to using it as a rising thought leader (that’s you!). This episode explores some of the ways you can navigate the Twitterverse, with some practical tips on handling clapbacks and finding your community. Listen in for advice to find your people--fellow grad students, faculty and researchers in your field and beyond. Learn some best practices or easy ways...

If you’re used to using social media solely for your personal enjoyment with memes, quotes and the like, it’s a different ballgame when it comes to using it as a rising thought leader (that’s you!). This episode explores some of the ways you can navigate the Twitterverse, with some practical tips on handling clapbacks and finding your community. Listen in for advice to find your people--fellow grad students, faculty and researchers in your field and beyond. Learn some best practices or easy ways...

If you’re used to using social media solely for your personal enjoyment with memes, quotes and the like, it’s a different ballgame when it comes to using it as a rising thought leader (that’s you!). This episode explores some of the ways you can navigate the Twitterverse, with some practical tips on handling clapbacks and finding your community. Listen in for advice to find your people--fellow grad students, faculty and researchers in your field and beyond. Learn some best practices or easy ways...

Moving to a new city can be hard, so is finding a place with all your personal comforts. Don’t worry though, Allanté’s got your back! Preparation is your friend so the first step is getting ahead of the curve and really understanding your needs and wants. Listen in this week for the 6 critical steps to success as you prepare to step forward into your new city. If you want advice and insight into finding a place (within your budget), making new friends in your city, or getting ready to start a pr...

Moving to a new city can be hard, so is finding a place with all your personal comforts. Don’t worry though, Allanté’s got your back! Preparation is your friend so the first step is getting ahead of the curve and really understanding your needs and wants. Listen in this week for the 6 critical steps to success as you prepare to step forward into your new city. If you want advice and insight into finding a place (within your budget), making new friends in your city, or getting ready to start a pr...

Moving to a new city can be hard, so is finding a place with all your personal comforts. Don’t worry though, Allanté’s got your back! Preparation is your friend so the first step is getting ahead of the curve and really understanding your needs and wants. Listen in this week for the 6 critical steps to success as you prepare to step forward into your new city. If you want advice and insight into finding a place (within your budget), making new friends in your city, or getting ready to start a pr...

“Life is a marathon, it's all about the pace. We can’t be out here running sprints expecting to win the race.” See your sacrifices as investments in your future toward your goal. By changing your perspective from the goal to the process you start to fall in love with living in the moment and stop seeing the end game as the tumultuous, unattainable entity. “There is a part of what I know I need to do that requires something different.” Demar had the self realization that there was a gap in his ...

“Life is a marathon, it's all about the pace. We can’t be out here running sprints expecting to win the race.” See your sacrifices as investments in your future toward your goal. By changing your perspective from the goal to the process you start to fall in love with living in the moment and stop seeing the end game as the tumultuous, unattainable entity. “There is a part of what I know I need to do that requires something different.” Demar had the self realization that there was a gap in his ...

“Life is a marathon, it's all about the pace. We can’t be out here running sprints expecting to win the race.” See your sacrifices as investments in your future toward your goal. By changing your perspective from the goal to the process you start to fall in love with living in the moment and stop seeing the end game as the tumultuous, unattainable entity. “There is a part of what I know I need to do that requires something different.” Demar had the self realization that there was a gap in his ...

This recording comes from one of the sessions during the Grad School Success Summit 2019. You can catch the rest of the sessions at gradschoolsummit.com

This recording comes from one of the sessions during the Grad School Success Summit 2019. You can catch the rest of the sessions at gradschoolsummit.com

This recording comes from one of the sessions during the Grad School Success Summit 2019. You can catch the rest of the sessions at gradschoolsummit.com