Graduate Programs

Blogs from students, faculty & staff

Christopher Giordano

Dr. Giordano’s Graduate School Experience: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Opportunities

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Graduate education can often feel like an uncharted territory brimming with challenges and decisions that significantly impact one’s career trajectory. In a recent episode of the Victors in Grad School podcast, Dr. Christopher Giordano, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Michigan – Flint, shared his multifaceted journey through various degrees, offering invaluable

Yasmin Affes

Yasmine Affes on Balancing National Leadership and Graduate Studies

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Graduate school is a unique journey marked by both challenges and triumphs. For those pursuing careers in the healthcare sector, like Yasmine Affes, a Physician Assistant (PA) student at the University of Michigan Flint, this journey is even more demanding and rewarding. In a recent episode of Victors in Grad School, Yasmin shares her insights,

Caroline Rathbun

From Graphic Design to Digital Marketing: Caroline Rathbun’s Graduate School Journey

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Graduate school is more than just an extension of your undergraduate education. It’s an intricate journey that demands dedication, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of one’s personal and professional goals. In a recent episode of the “Victor’s in Grad School” podcast, host Dr. Christopher Lewis sat down with Caroline Rathbun, a communication and digital

Phillip Thompson

From First Generation to Success: Phillip Thompson’s Graduate School Journey

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In the latest episode of Victors in Grad School, we delve deep into the world of graduate education with Phillip Thompson, a seasoned community relations manager at the University of Michigan Flint. As a staunch advocate for higher education, Phillip’s journey is both inspiring and enlightening. In this blog post, we’ll expand on their conversation, reflecting

Zach Scott

Transitioning Careers: From Computer Science to Clinical Counseling with Zach Scott

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In the latest episode of Victors in Grad School, we sit down with Zach Scott, a graduate student at Oakland University studying Clinical Counseling. Zach’s educational and career journey offers a compelling story of transformation and introspection, making this episode a must-listen for anyone contemplating the value of following their passions, even if that means

Laurence Alexander

The Transformative Power of Education: Laurence Alexander’s Path to Becoming a University Chancellor

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Expanding Horizons Through Graduate Education Graduate school can be an enriching yet challenging journey that adds immense value to one’s personal and professional growth. During a recent episode of Victors in Grad School, host Dr. Christopher Lewis engaged in an insightful conversation with Dr. Laurence Alexander, the Chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint. Dr. Alexander shared

NAGAP

Maximizing Your Graduate School Success: Insights from Graduate Enrollment Experts

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Graduate school is an essential phase in one’s academic and professional journey, offering an intricate blend of learning, research, and networking opportunities. During the 2024 NAGAP Conference, a diverse group of experts provided valuable insights on strategies that can help graduate students maximize their success. Here’s a comprehensive guide drawn from their collective wisdom. Leverage

NIa Ahart

From Hoops to Healing: Nia Ahart’s Journey in Physical Therapy

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Graduate school is a journey marked by substantial growth, rigorous academic challenges, and opportunities to make a lasting impact. For Nia Ahart, a 2nd-year physical therapy student at the University of Michigan Flint, this journey has been particularly enlightening and transformative. In a revealing conversation with Dr. Christopher Lewis, host of the “Victors in Grad

Emma Davis

From English to Dance: Dr. Emma Davis’s Nontraditional Grad School Journey

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In a recent episode of Victors in Grad School, we sit down with Dr. Emma Davis, an accomplished academic who traversed an unconventional path in higher education. With an undergraduate degree in English and journalism, a master’s in liberal studies, and a PhD in dance, Dr. Davis embodies the transformative journey of higher education. This