Graduate Programs

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Shifting Goals and Helping Others: The Power of a Nonlinear Journey with Shelly McFarlane

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On this episode of Victors in Grad School, host Christopher Lewis sits down with Shelly McFarlane, a criminal defense attorney who shares her journey from undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan Flint to law school at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Throughout the episode, Shelley reflects on the importance of flexibility and finding

Do Your Research and Talk to People With Olivia Roe

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This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by Olivia Roe, second year Doctorate of Physical Therapy student at the University of Michigan-Flint. Today we talked to Olivia Roe about her own educational journey leading her from receiving her Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University to attending the University of Michigan-Flint

How do I pay for graduate school?

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Graduate school can be an expensive investment in your future, but there are several ways to pay for it. Here are some of the most common ways to pay for your graduate education: In conclusion, paying for graduate school can be a challenge, but there are several options available to help make it more affordable.

Find What You Love and Study That with Marissa Pierce

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This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by Marissa Pierce, Director of Development for the Flint Institute of Arts. Today we talked to Marissa Pierce about her own educational journey leading her from receiving her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan-Flint to receiving a Master of Arts degree in

How do you find graduate school success?

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There are many ways to find success in graduate school. We have talked about many different ways weekly in the Victors in Grad School podcast, and if you have listened to past episodes you will find that everyone’s journey to and through graduate school is different. That being said there are some commonalities that we

Graduating Student Spotlight – Drew Ferrari

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Today, we’re congratulating another one of our students that’s moving on with his new degree! Drew Ferrari, a newly minted Master of Business Administration graduate is setting off on his next journey. Thank you for studying with us, Drew! We’re looking forward to seeing what you do with your degree now that you’re done! We

Get to Know Your Classmates and be a Part of a Team with Coty Pyscher

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This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by Coty Pyscher, Employer Relations Manager at the University of Michigan. Today we talked to Coty Pyscher about his own educational journey leading him from receiving his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan-Flint to working on receiving his Masters in Business Administration

Graduating Student Spotlight – Marquonda Wyatt

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Today, we’re highlighting a graduating student we’ve featured before! Marquonda Wyatt has finished her graduate education, and is moving on to her next steps in life! Congratulations, Marquonda! We hope to continue to see great things from you going forward into the future! Here’s what Marquonda had to say: Why Did You Choose Your Major?

Your Graduate Degree Will Progress Quickly, Get Ready, with Brenton Nikola

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This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by Brenton Nikola, Executive Director of the Erik Jones Foundation. Today we talked to Brenton Nikola about his own educational journey leading him from receiving his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan-Flint to receiving his Masters in Public Administration, also from the