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In this episode, Pa talks about why it’s important not to get ahead of yourself and shares some strategies on how to stop getting ahead of yourself.

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In this episode, Pa talks about why it’s important not to get ahead of yourself and shares some strategies on how to stop getting ahead of yourself.

Episode 11: On What I Want to Study in Grad School

Brene Brown

Episode 6: On Grad School Funding

Asian and Pacific Islander Council at Chico State

Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD.

Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com

Support the show

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On Making Friends (or Not) in Grad School 14:45

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On 8 Things to Do Now If You Plan to Apply to Grad School 26:02

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On the Grad School Interview 15:15

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On 10 Things I Learned During My First Semester of Grad School - Part 2 38:14

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On 10 Things I Learned During My First Semester of Grad School - Part 1 20:54

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On Eating Healthy and Exercising in Grad School 19:53

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In this episode, Pa shares why she changed her diet and added a regular exercise schedule. She also shares some of her favorite salad dressings and how she started her regular exercise schedule. Show Notes: Diaphragmatic Breathing Honey Mustard Dressing with Greek Yogurt Red Wine Vinegar Dressing with dry oregano and ground cumin (this should be enough to last you a few days) - 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil - 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar (depending on how tangy you want your dressing) - oregano, cumin, honey, salt to taste Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Asian Sesame Dressing Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon Beginner’s Running Program Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On Gratitude and Self-Care in Grad School 18:24

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In this episode, Pa shares how she started a gratitude challenge and how gratitude helped her access other forms of self-care. She will also be starting a new challenge on October 12, 2020, so you can follow along on Instagram and Facebook and join her. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On How to Write a Statement of Purpose 24:16

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In this episode, Pa talks about what a statement of purpose is and shares the steps she took to writing her statement of purpose. Show Notes: Episode 3 Episode 11 Episode 19 How to write introductions Ways to begin an essay How to write conclusions Transition words and phrases Making your paper flow Email Pa at pa@bypavue.com . Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On 7 Things You Should Do After You’ve Decided You Want to Pursue a PhD 20:20

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On Settling Into a New City 15:09

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On Learning How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Your Peers 14:41

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On Not Getting Ahead of Yourself in Grad School 15:37

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In this episode, Pa talks about why it’s important not to get ahead of yourself and shares some strategies on how to stop getting ahead of yourself. Episode 11: On What I Want to Study in Grad School Brene Brown Episode 6: On Grad School Funding Asian and Pacific Islander Council at Chico State Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On Grad School Housing 15:55

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On Taking the GRE 33:20

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In this episode, Pa and guest Pragya Saxena discuss their experiences taking the GRE. They also make recommendations about what you should focus on if you are planning to take the GRE. Shownotes: The Official Guide to the GRE General Test (Pa’s study material - This is an affiliate link, which means if you purchase anything after clicking on this link, I will receive a small percentage of the payment to help cover podcast costs.) GRE Fee Reduction Program Manhattan Prep (Pragya’s study material) University of California Votes Down SAT It’s GPAs Not Standardized Tests that Predict College Success GRE Graduate programs drop GRE after online version raises concerns about fairness Most Common GRE Words - GRE Vocabulary Wednesday (Magoosh Test Prep) Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On What Scares Me Most About Going Back to Grad School 14:02

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In this episode, Pa shares what scares her most about going back to grad school, and it might not be what you think it is. Things mentioned in this episode: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (This is an affiliate link, which means if you make a purchase, I'll get a small percentage of total amount you spent, which will go towards the management of this podcast.) Episode 1: On Becoming Educated Episode 2: On Going to Grad School Right After College Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On What I Want to Study in Grad School 17:06

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Episode Description: In this episode, Pa talks about why she wants to study the Hmong language in her PhD program and how that all came about. Show Notes: Highland Peoples of Southeast Asia Hmong Language UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Follow Pa on Instagram @bypavue and the podcast @onbecomingeducated. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On Why I Chose UC, Berkeley 14:56

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On Imposter Syndrome 15:15

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In this episode, Pa shares a moment that set off imposter syndrome. She also discusses how she has learned to deal with imposter syndrome, especially when it comes to applying to grad school. Things mentioned on the show: UC, Berkeley School of Education Hmong Language “Yes, Imposter Syndrome Is Real. And Here’s How to Deal with It” (from Time) “Feel like a fraud?” (from gradPSYCH, a publication of the American Psychological Association) Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com . Support the show…

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On Grad School Funding 20:23

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In this episode, Pa talks about her relationship with money and why grad school funding is such a priority for her. She also goes over the different types of funding you should expect in grad school, especially in PhD programs. Show Notes: The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education List of Carnegie R1 and R2 Research Classifications Doctoral Universities Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans The Great Affordability Crisis Breaking America Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On the Vulnerability and Power of Learning New Things 13:41

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On the Importance of Mentors and Cheerleaders 14:25

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In this episode, Pa shares why it’s important to have mentors and cheerleaders and how to start building those relationships if you don’t have them yet. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram @onbecomingeducated. Support the show…

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In this episode, Pa talks about her experience applying to a doctorate program in her early 30s and why she chose not to go through with it. She shares some of the questions she asked herself in order to make a decision she’s happy with. She also shares how her answers to those questions have changed with time. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram @onbecomingeducated. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com. Support the show…

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On Going to Grad School Right After College 13:12

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