Blogs from students, faculty & staff
How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Your Graduate School Admission As you have been looking at graduate schools you have undoubtedly run into the dreaded statement of purpose – almost all graduate programs will ask for it, but why is it so difficult to write and why is it important? Writing a strong
Welcome back to the Graduate Student Spotlight! Today, we’re highlighting Masters of Business Administration student, with a focus in Marketing and Innovation Management, Ruudy Olupot! Ruudy is a small business owner looking to enhance and hone his business skills with a Masters here at UM-Flint. As an online student, Ruudy is extremely hardworking and enthusiastic
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Vicky Dawson who is the Academic Support Services Coordinator at the University of Michigan-Flint. Vickie Dawson and I talk about her own journey from being a non-traditional student to completely changing her path in college and finding her voice and confidence when
As you prepare for the next step of your education and work toward enhancing your skills through obtaining a graduate degree, there are a number of things you need to think about as you prepare your application for submission. Most graduate programs try to be transparent about their process, but there still can be something
It’s time for another Graduate Student Spotlight! This week’s student is Andrea LaRocque! Andrea is studying for a Master of Science in Physician Assistant, and is one of our fantastic student ambassadors! Andrea enjoys the different aspects of medicine she’s learning through her program, taking a special interest in emergency medicine, cardiology, and infectious disease.
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Tara Allendorfer who is the Director of Alumni Engagement for the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Tara Allendorfer and I talk about her journey from being an undergraduate student at Northwood University to completing a Master of Business Administration degree
by Dr. Christopher Lewis, Office of Graduate Programs When choosing a graduate school there are many factors to consider. Not only is it important to consider financial aspects, but it is equally important to explore the full array of opportunities and options that surround a college before settling on the final choice(s). I recommend a
In today’s Graduate Student Spotlight, we’re highlighting Master of Business Administration student, Isaiah McLaughlin! Isaiah is a hard-working student, maintaining a full-time job at the same time as pursuing his MBA. He is interested in finance and business, and is constantly curious about the world around him. He enjoys picking the brains of his cohorts
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Kudirat Shittu who is just completing her Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint. Kudirat Shittu and I talk about her journey as an international student at the University of Michigan-Flint and what she had to do to transition
Today, for our weekly spotlight, we’re looking at Occupational Therapy student, Laura Willard! Laura is in her third year of her doctorate studies, and is happy to learn something new everyday! She has been interested in Occupational Therapy for some time, and loves the ability her program provides her with to learn from experienced mentors