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:<a href="https://www.onbecomingeducated.com/episodes/3">Episode 3</a><a href="https://www.onbecomingeducated.com/episodes/11">Episode 11</a><a href="https://www.onbecomingeducated.com/episodes/19">Episode 19</a><a href="https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/introductions/">How to write introductions</a><a href="https://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/resources/writers/introduction-strategies/">Ways to begin an essay</a><a href="https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/conclusions/">How to write conclusions</a><a href="https://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/style/transitions/">Transition words and phrases</a><a href="https://www.umass.edu/writingprogram/writingcenter/flow-and-cohesion">Making your paper flow</a>Email Pa at <a href="mailto:pa@bypavue.com">pa@bypavue.com</a>.&nbsp; Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD.&nbsp;Access transcripts and submit listener questions at <a href="http://www.onbecomingeducated.com">www.onbecomingeducated.com</a><a rel="payment" href="http://Ko-fi.com/onbecomingeducated">Support the show</a> (http://Ko-fi.com/onbecomingeducated)

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Follow Pa Vue, a first-generation college student, as she shares stories from her journey to pursue a PhD. From taking the GRE to defending her dissertation, you’ll hear all about how she navigates every step of graduate school. This podcast is perfect for educators, individuals interested in going to grad school, and, of course, first-generation college students.