QUESTION: How do I find PhD programs? There are a few ways that you can find PhD programs. First, you should think about your research interests. Because my research interests are focused on how the media influences the identity development of young people, I applied to a mix of PhD programs in Developmental Psychology, Human … Continue reading PhD Admissions: How to Find Programs and Potential Advisors
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Gap Year or no Gap Year?
QUESTION: Should I take a gap year before applying to grad school? Many of you may be wondering whether you should take a gap year before applying to grad school or not. Here are some reasons why I think you should: You are burned out from undergrad. I think one of the biggest reasons why … Continue reading Gap Year or no Gap Year?
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Welcome to A First-Gen's Guide to Grad School: How to Get in, Survive, and Thrive! My name is Enrica Bridgewater and I created this blog to help other first-gen students on their grad school journey. Here, I will be providing resources as well as personal tips and tricks that I learned while applying to PhD … Continue reading Introduction + Disclaimer
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