This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Ladel Lewis who is a City Council member with the City of Flint, CEO of Jane Key Solutions, President of Sleuth Ink, and Managing Editor of Courageous Woman Magazine. As you can see Ladel Lewis has a lot going on and we
Posts Categorized: Graduate School – general
Bachelor’s Degree Versus a Master’s Degree: What’s the difference?
When you think about a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree, what comes to mind? Do you think about the length of time each takes, the depth of the content you will study, campus life, the overall experience or some other factor? On a basic level, when looking at the differences in degrees, a Bachelor’s
How to Choose a Graduate School
How to choose a graduate school when there are so many factors that come into play. Is your program offered, how long will it take to complete, and what are the costs involved?
From Univ. of Idaho to OT at U of M
I first started out at the University of Idaho where I obtained my Bachelors in Exercise Science and Health Sciences with a Minor in Psychology. I was deciding between three doctorate programs and found myself choosing the University of Michigan’s program here in Flint. I was excited to move closer to home (I am from
Scholarship and Support: Arahshiel Silver’s Experience in the MA in Liberal Studies Program
After finishing a bachelor’s degree in history “better late than never,” Arahshiel Silver knew she wanted to continue her education and began looking for a master’s program that fit her needs. She considered many factors when choosing a program, but most importantly, she was looking for the flexibility to pursue the research that motivated her.
Amy Coughlin Talks Personal and Professional Growth in the MA in Literacy Ed Program
When I made a career transition from classroom teacher to literacy interventionist, I wanted to get my reading specialist endorsement, and I was thrilled to learn UM-Flint offered an MA in Literacy Ed program. The program is almost entirely online, so I can teach, parent my 2- and 4-year olds, and fit in the coursework
Changing How Math is Taught: Jenelle Hynes on the Pace and Relevance of the MA in Math Education Program
Jenelle Hynes is a third grade teacher at Atherton Elementary School and current graduate student in the MA program in Mathematics Education for Elementary & Early Childhood Educators. She wanted to go into a graduate program for education but had a difficult time finding a program that really spoke to her. After searching for months
Jessica Kitchner Took Her Life in a New Direction With the Master of Public Administration
Jessica Kitchner is passionate about English literacy. She spent years teaching English in Japan and Russia, before working with immigrant and refugee families with the Genesee Intermediate School District. She was making a difference, but her bachelor’s degree in political science meant she lacked the formal credentials to be a teacher in Michigan. Jessica knew
Dalton Sink is Advancing his Aquatic Biology Career With the MS in Biology
Dalton Sink is interested in freshwater biology. After earning his bachelor’s in Biology from UM-Flint, he accepted a position as an environmental biologist at the Holly-based company Aqua-Weed, where he conducts water quality testing and lake consulting. In particular, he is concerned with the development of safe—and effective—plant control methods. To take his work to
Keeping Up with Trending Technologies, by Sai Prem Suhas Tavva
“Need of The Hour To Up Skill On Trending Technologies” by Sai Prem Suhas Tavva, international graduate student In the last few centuries, the world has witnessed an exponential growth in the emergence of new technologies. Companies are already employing computers and robots for work that earlier required humans. These computers and automated machines are