This week, I'm talking about the taboo topic of quitting your graduate program. According to the Urban Institute, 26% of graduate students stop out while the Chronicle of Higher Education reports that 50% of people who start their doctoral degree do not finish. Let's get into the topic.

In this episode, I'm sharing my tips for how to prepare and have a successful conference attendance. Listen to learn the benefits of attending a conference as well as what to do before, during, and after a conference.

Today's episode features Dr. Della V. Mosley, former professor now entrepreneur. Dr. Mosley shares her graduate school journey, how she liberated herself to pursue a career on her own terms, and so much more. Listen to this conversation that left me speechless and inspired.

It's the end of the academic year and we are exhausted. In today's episode, I'm sharing practical advice to prioritize rest over the summer.

Season 5 is here and as we usher in the fifth season of Writing on my Mind, Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chávez-García join us to shed light on the unique challenges faced by first-generation BIPOC students navigating the graduate school application process. Their collaborative effort, "Is Grad School for Me? Navigating the Application Process for First Gen BIPOC Students," serves as a powerful resource guide for those navigating the murky waters of academia. Listen to learn more about the layers of mentorship's impact on the graduate school journey, the authors' personal academic challenges, and their real-life inspiration and actionable guidance.

In this bonus episode, I'm reflecting on three years of the Writing on My Mind podcast. I'm celebrating the wins, sharing the top episodes from the three years and season 4, as well as some free resources to get your year started on the right foot.

Today's episode features Alexandria Miller, fifth year doctoral student at Brown University's Africana Studies Department and host of Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture podcast which is a project to promote accessibility of Caribbean history. Alexandria shares her graduate school journey, how she navigated graduate school during the pandemic as well as how she uses her research as a means to stay connect with her community.

It's the beginning of a new academic year and a beginning of a semester check-in is a great way to gain clarity and set yourself up for success. In this episode, I discuss why you may want to conduct a before semester check-in and provide deep dive into the aspects of a before semester check-in which includes reflection, community, wellness, professional development, and celebration. You'll want to grab a paper and pen to jot down your thoughts and ideas.

We're discussing all things first-generation graduate/doctoral students in today's episode. You don't want to miss this conversation with the brilliant Dr. Jason K. Wallace who is in the guest chair. He discusses his experience as a first-generation college student and shares findings related to his research that explores the experiences of first-generation doctoral students.