Dear Grad Student
A podcast for celebration, commiseration, and support through grad school for the students who are living it (or want to). Join Elana Gloger, a full-time 4th year doctoral student and part-time human, as she chats with fellow grad students about their professional and personal experiences, without taking either too seriously. Episodes include conversations about students' Day in the Life, conversations about Diverse Identities and Racism in Academia, and themed episodes (like, Mental Health in Grad School or Resources for Efficiency). As grad students, we all love what we do, struggle with what we do, need support through what we do, and should be celebrated for what we do and 'Dear Grad Student' is the place for it all.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 86
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Blending Passions: Why Art is VITAL to the Study of Science
On today’s episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD Student, Moronke Harris, about how to let out the creativity that drives science in different forms. From her deep-sea research…
The Fallout of the 2020 Summer of Racial Reckoning in Grad School & Beyond
In today's episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Dr. Apryl Alexander to discuss progress made (or not) since the 2020 'Summer of Racial Reckoning' following the murders of George Floyd, Breo…
Team Talk, Lab Meeting, Journal Club #1: The UC Strike & Unionizing
In this ~special~ episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana speaks with her DGS team members, Aubrey Tingler and William Ota, about the University of California strike, the conditions which drive grad stud…
Content Creating & Influencing in Grad School with @sophiemariegraf
Who doesn’t love tea? In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana spills ALL the tea with Sophie Graf, a 1st year PhD student who studies SPACE WEATHER & is a content creator and influencer on Instag…
MARRIED in Grad School: Balancing Academics, Love, & Sanity
On today’s episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Sarah and Jordan Pryor about what it’s like to be married to another grad student. Elana and the happy couple discuss being TikTok famous, wh…
A Day in the Life of an MD/PhD Student: Victoria Heinrich
Getting a PhD, impressive! Becoming an MD, wow! In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Victoria Heinrich, an MD/PhD candidate. There is no such thing as an average day when you are li…
Academic PRIDE: Navigating Grad School Admissions, Life, & Career as a Queer Student of Color
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD student, Rowan Hunt, about what it's like being a queer person of color in grad school. They discuss queer spaces, being your authe…
Knowing the Unknown: Figuring Out Grad School & What Comes Next
Why go into academia? Because you love answering email, or the flexibility, or because you can do whatever you want if you can convince someone to fund you! On today’s episode of Dear Grad Student Dr…
Changing Fields, Blazing Your Own Path, & Grinding Through Grad School
The keeper of Dear Grad Student behind the scenes knowledge and podcast secrets is here! In this episode of Dear Grad Student, podcast editor, outdoor event coordinator, and weather parasite Coral Ar…
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Changing Fields in Grad School: Fighting Loneliness, Changing Direction, & Leveraging PTSD for Personal Growth
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with high school friend and fellow PhD student, Rob Kaufman, about his experience changing fields, fighting loneliness, and using personal, traumatic…
Challenging Shame & Channeling Vulnerability: Applying Brené Brown to Grad School & Beyond
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with post-doctoral fellow, Dr. Rachel Foster, about Brené Brown's work in challenging shame, channeling vulnerability, and how these practices have h…
A Day in the Life of a Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology PhD Candidate: Caitlyn Cardetti
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 5th year PhD Candidate, Caitlyn Cardetti, about her 'Day in the Life' as a Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology PhD Candidate.
Connect with Caitly…
Culture for Me, Culture for Science: The Importance of Culture in Life & Research
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 1st year PhD student and the host of the High Impact Coffee Hour podcast, Katrina Rbeiz, about her cross-cultural identities, navigating her own…
Taking Time Off: Pausing Your PhD, How & When to Return, & Giving a Voice to Academia
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 4th year PhD candidate and the host of the Voices of Academia podcast, Emily King, about taking time off from her PhD, when she decided to retur…
A Day in the Life of a Communication Studies Masters Student: Emeline Beltran
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Masters student and PODCAST PATRON, Emeline Beltran, about her 'Day in the Life' as a Communication Studies Masters student.
Connect wit…
The Value of the Humanities: Differences from Science Programs, Studying Video Games, & Not Leaving the Humanities Behind
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 3rd year PhD student, Sabrina Sgandurra, about getting a PhD in Humanities and the value of doctoral studies outside of the sciences.
Connect wi…
Disabled Women of Color in Grad School: Intersectionality, Advocacy, & Fighting a System that Doesn't Support You
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 2nd year Masters student, Jalesa Martin, and 5th year PhD Candidate, Kate Andersh, about their experiences as disabled women of color in grad sc…
The Guide to Saying No: Prioritizing Your Goals, Knowing Your Worth, & Leaving a Legacy
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 4th year PhD Candidate and returning guest, Jasmin Brooks, about WHEN, WHY, & HOW to say 'No'. They discuss the personal & academic consequences…
Dare to be DISRUPTIVE: Celebrating International Women's Day & Challenging the Institutions that Make it Necessary
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with full-time Science Communicator, Dr. Claudia Antolini, about why she hates days like 'International Women's Day', why we can still celebrate wome…