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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
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
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 Sara Cyrus who is a Financial Aid Administrator at the University of Michigan-Flint. Sara Cyrus and I talk about her own journey from getting her Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University to recieving her Master’s degree in Public Administration from
It’s time again for the Graduate Student Spotlight! This week’s student is Doctorate of Physical Therapy student, Elena Ghormley! Elena is a generous and civic-minded student of Physical Therapy. As part of her program, Elena is studying how to best help patients achieve their independence and maintain their health. Elena is deeply invested in her
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Samantha Klaskow who is the Director of the Academic Success Center at Kettering University. Samantha Klaskow and I talked about her journey from the University of Michigan-Flint to Grand Valley State University and how even though her academic background was different than
Hello everyone! The Graduate Student Spotlight is back for the new year, and we’re featuring even more of our impressive student body! In today’s Graduate Student Spotlight, we’re highlighting Physician Assistant student, Kirah Osentoski! As a Physician Assistant student, Kirah is studying methods to help patients and improve their lives. She’s hard-working and committed to
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