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Graduate degrees are advanced academic degrees that students can pursue after completing a bachelor’s degree. They provide specialized education and training in a particular field, and can open doors to new career opportunities and higher salaries. If you’re considering pursuing a graduate degree, it’s important to understand the different types of degrees available. Here are
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dr. Yener Kandogan, Interim Dean of the School of Management for the University of Michigan-Flint. We talk to Dr. Kandogan about his own graduate school experiences and moving to two different countries for two different degrees throughout his own graduate school journey
Choosing the right graduate program can be a daunting task. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to start. However, with careful research and consideration, you can find the program that best fits your goals and interests. Here are some tips for choosing the right graduate program: In conclusion, choosing
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by John Hart, State Administrative Manager for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. We talk to John Hart about his own graduate school experiences and his journey from attending the University of Michigan-Flint for his Bachelors to returning to UM-Flint to
As you are reviewing your graduate school possibilities, you may find that some of them will require you to submit letters of recommendation and thus, you want to make sure that you are submitting a well-crafted one. Through submitting letters of recommendation the admissions team is given a better picture of you as an applicant
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
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
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Scott Shaw, PhD who is Dean and Professor of Social Sciences and Human Services at Grace Christian University in Wyoming, Michigan. Scott Shaw and I talk about his own journey toward continual lifelong learn through many different degrees that ultimately were built
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Rob Bielby who is the Managing Director at Huron where he blends a strong analytical background, with over 10 years of experience in primary and secondary statistics and data analysis, with a love for client and team interactions, strategic thinking, and a
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Katie Stanley who is a Public Service Attorney and Community Engagement Manager, Well-Being in the Law Advocate, Researcher, and Educator, Singer/Songwriter, Seeking to Affect Positive Social Change. Katie and I talk about her journey from the University of Michigan-Flint to Western Michigan