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GradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastEpilogue 1: Tech Policy and Policy Grad SchoolsAs policy grad schools surge Tech Policy initiatives (fellowships, research opportunities, etc.) in response to the latest interest in AI and data privacy developments, a reality check on the best pathways to tech policy jobs with the government and corporate America is provided (hint: get a certain degree that has a proven track record of landing Tech Policy roles).
2023-05-0709 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPreparing to Evolve your Research due to Lack of Academic SupportThe controversy behind the recent release of Dr. Reeves' book research male underperformance - Of Men and Boys reminded me of the lack of support I received from my policy grad school (peers, faculty, and staff) due to the unpopularity of research in male decline in policy school. The takeaway for aspiring and current graduate students is that academic popularity is a powerful force you cannot control. Sometimes, you must be prepared to evolve your academic passions or struggle with the lack of support.You can find Dr. Reeves' latest book - Of Men and Boys here...
2023-03-2811 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPreparing Professionally for Policy/IR Grad ProgramsRecommendations on how to prepare to get the best career opportunities in policy/IR grad school.
2022-06-1310 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPreparing Socially for Policy/IR Grad ProgramsRecommendations on how to think about a social strategy for entering policy/IR grad programs.
2022-06-0116 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPreparing Financially for Policy/IR Grad ProgramsRecommendations on how to think about a financial strategy for entering policy/IR grad programs.
2022-06-0110 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPreparing Academically for Policy/IR Grad ProgramsA perspective on how to prepare academically for policy/IR grad programs
2022-05-2312 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPreparing for Policy/IR Grad School is More than Reading BooksThoughts on why incoming policy/IR grad students should talk to people in the spaces they are interested in addition to reading books.
2022-05-2009 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastWhy You Want to Prepare for Policy/IR Grad School and What to Focus OnA perspective of why incoming policy/IR grad students would benefit from taking some time to prepare for their upcoming experience and some recommended focus areas.
2022-05-2014 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: Looking Back - "Studs" and "Duds" at Policy Grad SchoolA perspective of trends and prognostic indicators of the "studs" and "duds" of policy grad school alumni.
2022-05-1516 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastResearch Institutes at Policy/IR Grad Schools - What They Mean for StudentsA perspective on how research institutes at policy/IR grad schools may impact and not impact grad school student experiences.
2022-05-1511 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: Mental Health Culture at My Policy Grad ProgramAnecdotal observations into how mental health culture manifested at one grad student's policy grad program.
2022-05-1522 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastWhen Dual Degreeing is a Good and Bad Idea for Policy/IR Grad StudentsThoughts on good and bad reasons for a Policy/IR Grad student to be a dual degree student (seeking another graduate degree concurrently).
2022-05-1219 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: How to Understand a Policy Grad School's Digital MediaThoughts on what a policy grad school's digital media (website and social media) reveals and doesn't reveal about the school.
2022-05-1222 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastUnderstanding the Consulting Opportunity from Policy/IR Grad ProgramsSome basics in understanding consulting career opportunities from Policy/IR grad programs.
2022-05-0916 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastUK Policy/IR Grad Programs - What You Need to KnowSome thoughts about key consideration points for Americans interested in Policy/IR programs at top UK schools. Point of Clarification - all references to Ireland refer to Northern Ireland and not the Republic of Ireland.
2022-05-0928 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: Policy Grad Schools' Gender Imbalance Issue No One Wants to Talk AboutDiscussion about the female-majority gender imbalance among policy schools' student populations (especially those that don't have student cohorts), the issues observed via the lens of one policy grad's experiences, and the lack of conversation of how to manage the school culture in light of such realities. Perspectives and observations are taken from a feminist perspective for seeking gender equity in professional spaces.
2022-05-0629 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: From the View of an Independent - Not Enough "Social Justice Warriors" in Policy Grad SchoolA perspective of how Policy Grad schools (at large) have too many students trying disingenuously take the perceived prestige of being a "social justice warrior" when the true social justice warriors dedicated to taking action to make change are few and far between in policy grad students.
2022-05-0422 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastWhen it Matters for Policy/IR Grad Students to Build Relationships with ProfessorsA perspective of when relationships with professors matter and don't matter for Policy/IR grad students.
2022-05-0311 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs Podcast10 Networking Mistakes by Policy/IR Grad StudentsObservations of networking mistakes made by Policy/IR grad students.
2022-05-0318 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastValues and Ethics - Why You Want to Go to a Policy/IR Grad Program that Values ThemA perspective of why an emphasis on values and ethics is important for the Policy/IR Grad school experience and selection criteria.
2022-04-2819 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: Tales of Dating within My Policy Program Perspectives and observations that are specific to one grad student's experiences in policy graduate school.
2022-04-2720 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: What is "Innovative" Policy ResearchA perspective on what is broadly considered innovative policy grad school research in demand by the popular market, and how academia can on occasion challenge innovative research production.
2022-04-2521 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: International Students - Who they Are and Frequently Noted DynamicsBroad overview of international students in policy grad programs via the stats and illustrative anecdotes to reflect frequently noted trends. *Note - this is taken from a US student perspective.
2022-04-2227 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: Consideration Factors for Selecting and Shifting Your Policy Focus AreaA consideration framework for selecting and shifting the policy focus area in policy grad school.
2022-04-2112 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastApproaching Political Roles after Policy/IR Grad School (US student-focused)A perspective of how to think about politically-oriented roles after Policy/IR grad school (US student-focused).
2022-04-2115 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastWhen it Makes Sense to do Policy/IR Grad Program En Route to a PhDA perspective on when it makes sense and doesn't make sense to shoot for a PhD with a Policy or IR professional grad degree en route.
2022-04-1822 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: From the View of an Independent - Being a Conservative in Policy Grad SchoolAn Independent's take on what has been observed/shared on how those who identify as policy conservatives manage attending policy graduate school as a distinctly noticed minority population.
2022-04-1619 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: The 5 Easiest and 5 Hardest Policy Focus Areas to get a Stable Job InA perspective of the 5 easiest and 5 hardest policy areas to find a sustainable, well-paying, and good work-life balance job in.
2022-04-1619 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastIR Pathways: Security Studies vs. General IR Program for National Security CareersA perspective on security studies vs. general IR grad program for those interested in national security careers (most relevant for US students)
2022-04-1617 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs Podcast10 Warning Signs About a Policy/IR Grad Program to Watch Out ForA perspective of some 10 warnings signs to watch out for when considering a Policy or IR Grad. This is meant for prospective students to evaluate schools under consideration for attendance.
2022-04-1528 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastIR Pathways: Area Studies vs. Functional ApproachPerspective on the pros and cons of approaching IR graduate studies via an area studies pathway vs. a functional approach (or basket of related functions)
2022-04-1414 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: How the Bandwagon Effect Sometimes Distracts Policy Students from Making Social ImpactA perspective is given how the tendency among policy students to bandwagon on select popular policy focus areas sometimes distracts them from curiously considering achievable opportunities to make a social impact with their policy education.
2022-04-1322 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastWhy You Shouldn't go to a Policy/IR Grad School Just for a Star Professor Perspective is given why a star professor should not be the primary motivating factor for selecting a Policy or IR grad program.
2022-04-1310 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: When a Policy Grad Degree is not the Best Degree OptionExplanations of situations when another grad degree is a better option over a policy grad degree.
2022-04-1120 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastWhat a Good Career Services Looks Like and When It Matters MostA perspective is given of when a good career services office matters most for the best Policy/IR Grad school experience and what good looks like.
2022-04-1014 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastGoing to Policy/IR Grad School Straight From Undergrad - When it Makes Sense and Doesn't Make SenseNoting some considerations of when it makes sense and doesn't make sense for someone to go to a professional policy or IR grad program straight from undergrad (centered around US students).
2022-04-1024 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastUndergrad and/or Prior Grad can Impact Student OutcomesPerspectives are given on how there is a correlation between where a student goes to undergrad and/or prior grad degree and student outcomes. Student outcomes refer to school-based student opportunities attained and competitive career opportunities attained.
2022-04-0922 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastHow Policy/IR Grad Schools Manage Themselves and Why You Should CarePerspectives are highlighted on key things public policy and IR graduate programs care about from a management perspective, and how the knowledge can help you navigate grad school (prospective or current student).
2022-04-0819 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs Podcast10 Mistakes Policy and IR Grad Students Make10 mistakes made by policy and IR grad students are discussed and explained
2022-04-0728 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastWhat Does it Mean to Have a Career Focused Environment in Grad SchoolExplanations and illustrations of what a career-focused student environment in grad school looks like and what it looks like when the student environment is not career-focused.
2022-04-0612 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: Policy Grad Student Trends by Age/Work Experience GroupingsTrend observations of policy grad students among different age/work experience groupings
2022-04-0617 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastIs Harvard Kennedy School Worth Going In Debt For?Thoughts on if it is worth going into debt for attending Harvard Kennedy School if a prospective graduate student has a scholarship at another policy or IR program.
2022-04-0625 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: Policy Grad Job Options General OverviewHighlighting the many historical career options out there for an MPP/MPA graduate with some perspectives for each.
2022-04-0420 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: The 5 DC Area Public Policy Graduate Programs Run-DownA run-down and some highlight thoughts on the 5 DC-area policy schools. Georgetown McCourt, GWU Trachtenberg, UMD SPP, American SPA, and George Mason Schar
2022-04-0225 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastIR Pathways: A Perspective on the Big 7 International Relations Grad Programs A highlight of the Big 7 International Relations graduate programs and general thoughts about each of them in terms of student experience and career opportunities. This refers to Harvard Kennedy, Georgetown Walsh, Johns Hopkins SAIS, Tufts Fletcher, George Washington Elliot, Columbia SIPA, and American SIS.
2022-03-3100 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastA Perspective on the Big 7 International Relations Grad Programs A highlight of the Big 7 International Relations graduate programs and general thoughts about each of them in terms of student experience and career opportunities. This refers to Harvard Kennedy, Georgetown Walsh, Johns Hopkins SAIS, Tufts Fletcher, George Washington Elliot, Columbia SIPA, and American SIS.
2022-03-3131 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastStudent Experience: Cohort System vs. Free For All System It is explained how grad schools can either manage their students in a cohort system or free for all system. The pros and cons for each system is explained as to how it impacts the student experience. This serves to better inform graduate school selection and experience navigation.
2022-03-3017 minGradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs PodcastPolicy Perspective: Thinking about Competitive US Policy Grad Program RankingsInaugural Episode: Explanation on why the US News & World Reports ranking for Policy grad programs is problematic. An alternative perspective is presented that loosely tiers Policy grad programs highlighted based on anecdotal observations (program names tiered presented is not exhaustive, but just a sample)
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