Graduate Students' Den
By John Acquaful
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Episodes: 28
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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.
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S3E10: We Made It: End-of-Semester Reflections and What’s Next
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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S3E9: Does age matter in graduate school? The short answer is: yes — but maybe not in the ways you think.
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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S3E8: International PhD Life, Research, and Reinvention | ft Dr. Debipreeta Rahut
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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S3E7: Midsemester Check-In: Proposals, TEDx Talks, and Teaching Challenges
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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S3E6: Meet Dr. Jaclyn Marsh: Teaching Confidence Through Communication
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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S3E5: Money, Mindset, and Identity: A Conversation with Sashette McPherson
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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S3E4: Community, Career Pivots, and Learning to Fail Well | ft. Dr. Shannon Orr
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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S3E3: Life Skills Grad School Doesn’t Teach (But You Have to Learn Anyway)
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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S3E2: Balancing Love, Life, and Grad School: What Changes and What Has to Give
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Winter Break Reflections and Real Talk on Grad School
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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S2E10: Leading by Example: Dr. Cheryl Bracken at SMC, BGSU
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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S2E9: Research, Mentorship & Success: A Conversation with Dr. Louisa Ha
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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S2E8: Surviving Prelims and Proposal Defense: What Every Grad Student Should Know
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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S2E7: The First-Year PhD Experience: Reflections with Aisha Tahir
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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S2E6: Life After Grad School: Thriving in Academia with Dr. Lisa Hanasono
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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S2E5: Inside the Admissions Room: How Graduate Applications Are Really Reviewed
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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S2E4: Teaching While Learning: The Grad Student Balancing Act
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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S2E3: Inside Grad Admissions: Tips from BGSU’s Graduate College
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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S2E2: New Beginnings in Academia: A Conversation with Dr. Divya S
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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S2E1: Welcome Back: Graduate Students Den Season 2
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Episode 8: The Hidden Curriculum: What Grad School Doesn’t Teach You (But You Need to Know)
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May 05, 2025 |
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Episode 7: What Next After Graduate School? ft Dr. Jia, Erin & Tori
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Episode 6: Advisor Relationships & Department Politics (How to navigate academic relationships)
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Episode 5: Episode 5: Funding, Fellowships, & Money Management in Grad School
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Episode 4: Impostor Syndrome Unmasked: Do I Really Belong in Grad School?
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Episode 3: Managing Mental Health & Burnout in Grad School
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Episode 2: Grad School: Expectation vs. Reality – What We Wish We Knew!
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Podcast Intro: Why We Chose Grad School
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Feb 28, 2025 |