Grad School Buddy

When many people hear the word 'STEM,' their hearts might skip a bit because they expect a course in the core sciences. However, today's guest provides insights on how to find STEM courses that might not fit into the usual stereotype. Our guest is Grace Chimezie, a Research and Evaluation Officer at IREX. Outside work, Grace is the founder of Gafa Sandals and is a fashion blogger. She shares with us what her life as a lecturer in Nigeria was like before she moved to the US, how she has managed to run a successful business from miles away from home, and how the US job search experience feels. Finally, this one is for everyone curious about what to expect in their first conference or how to find love as an international student. Please listen, subscribe, and share with anyone who might find this helpful. Host: Ebelechukwu MonyeGuest: Grace ChimezieProducer: Ebelechukwu Monye

In today's episode, we talk to John John, whose passion lies at the intersection of engineering and medicine. He talks to us about every step he took in finding a perfect school in Germany. His perspective is important, especially with the growing number of people who promise online that the cost of relocating to Germany for education is free. John has provided very detailed advice on everything you need to know and all the questions that might plague you on the journey ahead. Listen to this episode to find out how much you truly need, where to find language resources before your trip, and how to find internships and jobs while studying. Please remember to comment, like, and share!Host: Ebelechukwu MonyeGuest: John John OtokwalaEyeHubNigeria sponsors this episode.

Today's episode is from a Lagosian to Lagosians. We catch up with Anthony, a Product Manager in Nigeria's busiest city - Lagos. We want to know how he combines spending six hours a day in traffic with the hectic demands of his job and grad school applications. He takes us through a day in his life, shares some tips he has learned from facing rejections, and helps us understand how to restrategize when things don't seem to work as we'd like. Please listen, share and subscribe. Thank you!

One of the things we want our listeners to have as they navigate this journey is information. In this episode, we converse with Chukwuebuka Amaji, a finance professional who has put off grad school for a few years to gain practical experience. We discuss what led to his decision, coping with the stress of working in Lagos and applying for grad school, and skills that have helped him thrive in the competitive finance industry despite having a Bachelor's in Engineering from the University of Ibadan. Host and editor: Ebelechukwu MonyeGuest: Chukwuebuka AmajiPodcast song: @benzy_wahala

Finding housing can be an absolute vibe killer, even when it’s the city you’ve lived in for years. However, moving to grad school often means dealing with this, especially if your school does not have housing arrangements for graduate students. So how can you find a house without contacts in your study location and a credit score? Listen to this episode to share some tips that helped me find my first place in DC while still living in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.Host and editor: Ebelechukwu MonyePodcast song: @benzy_wahalaEpisode sponsored by EyeHubNigeria

Networking can seem intimidating, especially when someone is in a new environment. However, most international students might need to network before getting into programs or during the job search phase. Regardless of what stage of the process you're in, our host Ebele takes us through the loops of fueling informational sessions through a mindset of curiosity. This episode takes you from rolling your eyes and feeling anxious every time you think about meeting people to becoming a networking god. Production and editing: Ebelechukwu MonyeSoundtrack: Benzy WahalaArtwork: Ebelechukwu Monye

Hello listeners!Today, our conversation is about the steps one must take before they successfully submit their graduate school application. We have curated a checklist with items that recur across tens of graduate school websites and simplified these items by providing examples when needed. 

How much do you need for the entire grad school application process? In this episode, we talk about a simple graduate school application checklist and how much each item on this list costs. Here is an episode for everyone who wants to understand how much they can expect to spend before, during, and after the application process. 

It's that time of the year again where people make new year resolutions. For many, these resolutions might include developing plans for graduate school. Before starting a graduate program in one of the best Public Policy schools in the U.S., there was so much I did not know. I had to ask many questions from people like me who had gone through this path. I realized that something that might have been helpful was having a directory of some sort that answered questions that bothered (prospective) graduate school students.My Grad School Buddy is an intentional guide for everyone who wants to understand the entire graduate school journey. Infused with humor and life lessons, our host Ebele shares what it takes to create the right mindset and outlook for your graduate school experience. It shares ideas from the pre-application stages, insights about the application process, and the many life experiences in graduate school.