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The Summit Ahead: A Podcast for Future Graduate Students

The Summit Ahead: A Podcast for Future Graduate Students

Hosted by West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions, Erin Fields

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22

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Apr 2024

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Welcome to The Summit Ahead, a podcast for future graduate students sponsored by the West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions! Join our host, Erin Fields (Program Coordinator in the Office of Graduate Admissions and WVU alumna (MS 2021)), as she sits down with different higher education professionals and faculty members from across WVU campuses in order to bring you the most valuable information needed when applying for graduate school.

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April 30, 202418 min

How This Master's Degree Prepared Me for Med School | ft. Casey King | Episode 19

On our nineteenth episode, Erin welcomes Casey King, a Masters of Health Sciences graduate student at WVU, to chat about how this graduate program helped prepare her for Medical School. Key topics for this episode include: 1)  Why Casey chose WVU's MS in Health Sciences program, 2) Casey's interest in Medicine growing up in southern West Virginia, 3) How this graduate program prepared Casey for Medical School. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramLinkedIn

February 1, 202414 min

Making a Difference in Engineering and Medicine | ft. Anastasia Lucci | Episode 18

On our eighteenth episode, Erin welcomes Anastasia Lucci, a graduate of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Mechanical Engineering Program, to chat about her research focusing on flexible 3D printing materials. Key topics for this episode include: 1) Anastasia's research, 2) Anastasia's experience transferring to WVU, 3) Finding her passion in engineering. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramLinkedIn

December 8, 202325 min

Finding Your Purpose in Graduate Education | ft. Whitney Godwin | Episode 17

On our seventeenth episode, Erin welcomes Whitney Godwin, Project Manager at WVU's Purpose Center, to chat about how graduate students can find their passions and purpose to make the most out of their graduate school experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) what the WVU Purpose Center is, 2) how to be proactive about combatting imposter syndrome as a graduate student, and 3) how WVU students, faculty, and staff have utilized the WVU Purpose Center to best succeed. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramLinkedIn

October 26, 202314 min

BONUS EPISODE: Why You Should Attend WVU's Virtual Graduate Open House in November | ft. Shelly Quance

In this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to chat about our Graduate Discover WVU Virtual Open House held on November 10! Bring your questions, aspirations, and sense of adventure. This is your chance to explore WVU (virtually)! You can the registration page for Graduate Discover WVU Day here!If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramYou can register for either of our campus visit experiences here! If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramLinkedIn

September 14, 202321 min

Going Bananas for Athletic Training! | ft. Hunter Robinson | Episode 16

On our sixteenth episode, Erin welcomes Hunter Robinson, an alumnus of WVU School of Medicine's Masters in Athletic Trainer program and athletic trainer for the Savannah Bananas, Ghost Pirates and Clovers, to chat about his experience at  WVU and in his career! Key topics for this episode include: 1) Hunter's inspiration to pursue athletic training, 2) the most rewarding parts of being an athletic trainer, and 3) the benefits of the WVU School of Medicine/Athletic Training program alumni network. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramYou can register for either of our campus visit experiences here! If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramLinkedIn

August 10, 202322 min

A Passion to Give Back to Appalachia | ft. Brenna Lansden | Episode 15

Welcome back from summer break! On our fifteenth episode, Erin welcomes Brenna Lansden, an alumna of WVU School of Nursing's Certificate program, to chat about her experience as a Family Nurse practitioner! Key topics for this episode include: 1) Brenna's journey from Public Relations to Nursing, 2) how her roots inspired her passion for serving Appalachia, and 3) being a Mom while going to graduate school. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramYou can register for either of our campus visit experiences here! If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramLinkedIn

May 16, 202322 min

Student Stories: Earning my WVU Graduate Degree from ANYWHERE! | ft. Akiel Baker | Episode 14

On our fourteenth episode, Erin welcomes Akiel Baker, Graduate Student in the online MSW program, to talk about his WVU experience  while earning his graduate degree in another state! Key topics for this episode include: 1) how Akiel was inspired to start a career in Social Work, 2) Akiel's first experience with a WVU Admissions Counselor during the application process, 3) how an MSW is helping Akiel achieve his goals, and 4) the most rewarding part of Akiel's career. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitterInstagramYou can register for either of our campus visit experiences here! If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramLinkedIn

April 4, 202327 min

Student Stories: From Forensics to Business | ft. Ryan Robinson | Episode 13

On our thirteenth episode, Erin welcomes Ryan Robinson, Graduate Student in the MBA program, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) why Ryan made a switch from Forensics to Business 2) how Ryan is graduating with 2 graduate degrees in 2 years (WOW!), 3) what the Morgantown/WVU community has taught Ryan, and 4) Ryan's first WVU memory. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitterInstagramYou can register for either of our campus visit experiences here! If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramLinkedIn

February 17, 202325 min

Take Me Home, Country Roads...TWICE! | ft. Dustin Donner | Episode 12

On our twelfth episode, Erin welcomes Dustin Donner, Graduate Student in the MA Counseling program and Graduate Service Assistant in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences, to talk about his WVU experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) how Dustin found WVU for undergrad and why he stayed at WVU for graduate school, 2) his interest in Counseling as a whole/WVU's MA in Counseling program, 3) describing the WVU community in ONLY 3 words, and 4) Dustin's favorite WVU traditions. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitterInstagram If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramLinkedIn

December 21, 202211 min

4 NEED-TO-KNOW Tips for How to Apply to Graduate School in 2023 | ft. Erin Fields | Episode 11

On our eleventh episode, Erin sits down to talk about a few tips if you are considering applying to graduate school in 2023. Key topics for this episode include: Key topics for this episode include: 1) owning the graduate admissions process, 2) developing a plan/timeline, 3) talking to an admissions professional or program representative, and 4) reviewing all parts of your application before submitting. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:LinkedInTwitterInstagram If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks:FacebookTwitter (X)InstagramLinkedIn

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