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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
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
On today’s Graduate Student Spotlight, we welcome Shaffy Bello, who is studying for their Master of Business Administration! Shaffy is a determined student with a keen interest in Organizational Leadership. Shaffy enjoys working with their cohort to discuss the different leadership styles and case studies they cover in class, and is always trying to learn
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Mackenzie Schroeder, a PhD student in Communications at at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she also serves as a graduate instructor. We talk to Mackenzie about her journey from attending the University of Michigan-Flint to going to the University of Missouri-Columbia, receiving
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Meg Darmofal, a Physical Therapy Student at University of Michigan-Flint. We talk to Meg about her journey from attending the University of Michigan to getting two additional masters degrees in business administration and movement science and then moving to the University of
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dolores Porte, President of the Village of Sanford, Michigan and retired Global Accounts Payable Leader at The Dow Chemical Company. We talk to Dolores Porte about her lifelong educational journey that she has gone through throughout her life for personal and professional
On today’s Graduate Student Spotlight, we welcome Physician Assistant student Brittany Douglas! Brittany is a friendly and cheerful member of her cohort, interested in pursuing her career from many different angles. Brittany enjoys working with her faculty mentors, and is excited to see what she and her cohort can do once they enter the field
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Emily Halling, Masters of Social Work (MSW) Advisor at Michigan State University. Emily shared her experiences of getting her Social Work undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan-Flint and then attending the University of Michigan for her MSW. Emily Halling shares her
On today’s Graduate Student Spotlight, we’re featuring Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Dynamics student, Mahnoor Munir! Mahnoor is an international student looking to learn from the best. She is interested in finding the best ways to effectively lead a team, and has a keen interest in negotiation. One of her favorite courses was