Hosted by John Acquaful · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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The Graduate Students Den podcast explores the highs, lows, and everything in between regarding grad school. Whether you’re navigating coursework, research, funding, or just trying to survive, we’re here to keep it real.Each week, we bring candid conversations, personal experiences, and insights to help you make the most of your grad school journey. So grab your coffee, take a break from that never-ending reading list, and join us as we dive into today’s topic.
John Acquaful hosts Graduate Students' Den, a education show with 28 episodes published.
The semester is over… or at least almost. In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we take a step back to reflect on the highs, the challenges, and everything in between. From unexpected stress to personal wins, we sha
In this episode, we sit down to talk about the age gaps that exist inside graduate programs — the 22-year-olds who feel like impostors among experienced cohort-mates, the 35-year-olds who've been told they're starting to
In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we’re joined by Dr. Debipreeta Rahut, whose journey spans journalism, academia, and continents. From Kolkata, India, to earning her PhD in Media and Communication at Bowling Gre
We’re halfway through the semester, so it’s time for a real check-in. In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we take a step back to share what we’re currently navigating in our graduate journeys. Halima walks us thro
Public speaking is one of the most common fears people have — but is it something you’re born good at, or something anyone can learn? In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we’re joined by Dr. Jaclyn Marsh, Assistant
In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we welcome Sashette McPherson — Financial Analyst at Bowling Green State University, CEO of Power Moves Global, and host of the Power Moves podcast. A proud BGSU alum with a mas
Welcome back to Graduate Students’ Den with John, Kelsey, and Halima. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shannon Orr, faculty member at Bowling Green State University and Director of the Falcon Food Pantry. Dr. Orr le
Grad school teaches theory, research, and critical thinking. It does not teach you how to file taxes on a stipend, understand health insurance, negotiate a lease, or survive university bureaucracy. In this episode of Gra
This episode of Graduate Students’ Den dives into the often-unspoken realities of maintaining relationships during graduate school. From friendships that slowly fade, to romantic partnerships under pressure, to navigatin
Season 3 of Graduate Students’ Den kicks off with a relaxed and honest conversation featuring John and Kelsey. In this opening episode, the panel reflects on winter break, the realities of grad life, and what it really t
Leadership, identity, vision. In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we talk with the director of BGSU’s School of Media & Communications - Dr. Cheryl Bracken - about her journey, the challenges and rewards of leadin
What does effective graduate research look like, and how do you find a mentor who guides you to success? In this episode of Graduate Students Den, Halima, Kelsey, and John welcome Professor Louisa Ha from BGSU’s School o
Prelims and proposal defenses are two of the most nerve-wracking milestones in any graduate student’s journey. In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, hosts John, Kelsey, and Halima are joined by GCA President Madison
Starting a PhD can be both exciting and a little intimidating. In this episode of Graduate Students Den, hosts John, Kelsey, and Halima sit down with Aisha Tahir, a first-year PhD student in the School of Media and Commu
What does life after graduate school really look like in academia? This week on The Graduate Students Den, hosts John, Kelsey, and Halima sit down with Dr. Lisa Hanasono, professor in the School of Media and Communicatio
What really happens after you hit submit on your graduate school application? In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, John, Halima, and Kelsey sit down with Dr. Radhika Gajjala and Dr. Yanqin Lu from BGSU’s Graduate P
What is it really like to stand at the front of a classroom while still sitting in one yourself? In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, John, Kelsey, and Halima get honest about the highs, lows, and hilarious moments
Applying to graduate school can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we sit down with Eliza Dickey from BGSU’s Graduate College to talk about everything prospec
In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we sit down with Dr. Divya S, a new Assistant Professor in BGSU’s School of Media and Communication. She shares her journey from graduate student to faculty member, what it’s be
The Graduate Students Den is back for Season 2! In this first episode, we catch up on what we did over the summer—work, rest, travel, and everything in between—and share what we’re looking forward to (and maybe dreading)
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