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So, You Got A Scholarship?3.07: The Mental Health Episode: Triggers and Tactics w/Desnor ChigumbaIn this episode I welcome back Desnor Chigumba, a PhD Student in Chemical Biology at the University of Michigan. Desnor is a major voice in science communication (SciComm) with a particular focus on drug discovery, public health, chemical biology, and women in STEM. We talk about mental health in academia, the things that can lead to low moments and the things that we do to stay well, mentally. Desnor's information:Twitter:@DesnorCInstagram: @desnornicoleBUY SYGS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/so-you-got-a-scholarship?ref_id=7451To follow the show: @tedoexmedia (Twitter and...2021-09-2948 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?3.06: Journey to Grad School (3) - Choosing a programSo you have finally received the acceptances and the rejections from programs and they come with different terms, conditions, perks etc. The question is: what do you need to consider when trying to make a decision? In this episode I cover the three areas you need to focus on when choosing the best program for you: Your Money, Your Career, and Your life.Mentioned in this episode:Appearance on Personal Finance for PhDs: http://pfforphds.com/how-to-financially-transition-to-grad-school-as-an-underprivileged-student/SYGS episode with Dr. Emily Roberts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-01-on-personal-finance-w-dr-emily-roberts-phd/id1400085315?i=1000521403374 ((Also found anywhere...2021-09-2215 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?3.05: Journey To Grad School (2) - How to Handle The Application ProcessSo you are sure you want to apply to grad school, but what is the most efficient way to go about searching for your desired grad program, for keeping track of your applications, how do you find funding etc. This is what I will attempt to cover in this episode. I will begin by covering how to look for programmes to apply to, pre-application contact, and we will finish with putting your materials together. At each stage I will give tips on how to make each stage easier and useful.Free Notion Template to track your Applications: https...2021-09-1517 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?3.04: Journey to Grad School (1) - Reasons you should/shouldn't apply to grad schoolThis episode is the first of a 3 part series on preparing for grad school, both Masters Level and PhD Level. In this episode I cover some good reasons to apply for grad school and some not so adequate reasons. This episode is especially useful for any one on the fence about furthering their education. BUY SYGS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/so-you-got-a-scholarship?ref_id=7451To follow the show: @tedoexmedia (Twitter and Instagram)To follow the host: @tedoex (Instagram), @rutendochabikwa(Twitter)Our Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/sygspodEmail address: sygspodcast@gmail.com2021-09-0820 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?3.03: How to Apply for Scholarships w/ Victor AgbogaIn this episode I sit down with Victor Agboga. Victor is a PhD student and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS), University of Warwick. He has been awarded five international postgraduate scholarships for both masters and PhD in the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States. He also runs a YouTube channel where he shares scholarship tips and opportunities. In the last 8 months, he has supported over 80 candidates to win fully-funded postgraduate scholarships in every continent in the world.We talk about scholarships -the dos and don’t’s of scholarship applications, why...2021-09-0130 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?3.02: What you need to know about a PhD w/ Dr. Laura Valadez-MartinezIn this episode I speak to Dr. Laura Valadez-Martinez is a Lecturer in Social Policy at Loughborough University. Her research specialises in income adequacy, poverty measurement, and childhood poverty and wellbeing. Before that, she worked as a Research Associate at the Centre for Research in Social Policy of Loughborough University. She has also been an online tutor on childhood policies for the Inter-American Development Bank and a researcher for an international project on poverty funded by the European Union. Laura holds a PhD in Social Policy from Oxford University, where she also served as a tutor for undergraduate students. She...2021-06-2359 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?3.01: On Personal Finance w/ Dr. Emily Roberts PhDIn this episode I speak with Dr. Emily Roberts who is a personal finance educator specializing in early-career PhDs. Through her business, Personal Finance for PhDs, she equips graduate students, postdocs, and PhDs with Real Jobs to make the most of their money. She gives seminars at universities and for associations, interviews PhDs on her podcast, serves as a money coach, and creates courses and workshops on taxes, investing, and more. Emily holds a PhD in biomedical engineering from Duke University and lives in Orange County, CA with her husband and two children.Things mentioned in the episode2021-05-1251 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?Introducing Season 3SYGS is back for a 3rd Season! Thank you everyone for being patient and for continuing to listen to past episodes. BUY SYGS MERCH: https://www.tedoexmediahouse.com/store To follow the show: @TedoexMediaHouse (Twitter and Instagram)To follow the host: @rutendochabikwa (Twitter) and @tedoex (Instagram)Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/tedoexmediahouse?fan_landing=trueEmail address: sygspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Young and Reckless by Young Kurtz from Free Music Archive: Creative commons License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2021-05-1102 min
Taking Into Account008: COVID-19 and Education w/ Vanessa Chilunda and Farai MunjomaOne of the key components in managing the spread of COVID-19 has been limiting physical interactions. At the onset of the pandemic, establishments including businesses and schools were promptly shut down and evacuated in order to curb the spread of the virus. As cases continue to rise with no approved treatment or vaccine, communities have struggled to figure out the best strategy to re-open schools. With the academic year disrupted for students at all ages, we dissect the measures taken in Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe in primary and secondary education. We also explore the discrepancies between access to resources within...2020-09-221h 03Taking Into Account007: COVID-19 and Access to Justice w/ Tinatswe MhakaCOVID-19 has shown how different issues are connected, and how one injustice exposed another. This episode covers the global pandemic and its gendered implications on access to justice. We speak to Tinatswe Mhaka who is the founder of Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, and a women’s rights lawyer. Her focus is digital storytelling and community outreach in order to tackle access to justice for women in Zimbabwe. In this episode, we cover how government response to COVID-19 has affected access to justice for women, the connections between state violence and sexual violence, and how the economic instability has left children vulnerable. 2020-09-1559 minTaking Into Account006: COVID-19 and Telehealth w/ Munyaradzi HotoThe global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for effective telehealth services that are effectively integrated with already existing systems and are easily accessible. In this episode we sit down with Munyaradzi Hoto. Munyaradzi is the founder of Text Aid, a digital product that aims to improve the provision of health insurance in developing countries, Text Aid provides real value to health insurance providers, medical service providers, and the patients themselves. In this episode we cover the role of technology in providing health services, the challenges faced by telehealth startups, and the opportunities available.Textaid:Website: www...2020-09-0134 minTaking Into Account005: COVID-19 and Diagnostics w/ Christian HappiDiagnostics is an integral part of Public Health management and Drug Discovery. As SARS-COV-2 exponentially spreads through communities across the world, there has been a concerted effort by scientists to develop an effective testing kit. In this episode, we sit down with Dr Christian Happi, a molecular biologist and director of the African Center of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases. We simplify genomics and diagnostic technologies. We also explore the current efforts and challenges by African scientists in developing these technologies and more.Mentioned in the episode: COVID-19 testing types https://time.com/5880255/covid-19-tests-types/...2020-08-251h 01Taking Into Account004: COVID-19 and the Global Public Health System w/ Bryan MukandiThe global COVID-19 pandemic has shown how the public health system does not consist only of health service providers, but rather - it is affected by and consists of all other socio-political services. In this episode, featuring Bryan Mukandi, we explore how COVID-19 has affected immigration discourse, the impact of the pandemic on indigenous communities, and how society decides what are “low-skilled” jobs, impacts public health outcomesMentioned in the episode: Stat News Article: https://www.statnews.com/2020/06/30/covid19-death-of-hospital-food-worker-a-microcosm-of-pandemic/Follow Bryan MukandiTwitter: @bryanmukandiWebsite: www.bryanmukandi.com Blog Article on Thin...2020-08-181h 19Taking Into Account003: COVID-19 and Drug Discovery w/ Derek LoweAs new science emerges—informing our understanding of the mode of transmission, the viral structure, the target and the mechanism of action—science communication plays a crucial role in informing public health policies as well as the public’s behavior. In this episode we explore COVID-19 and Drug Discovery with Derek Lowe, a medicinal chemist and author of the drug discovery blog, In the Pipeline. Follow Derek LoweTwitter: @DerekloweEmail: derekb.lowe@gmail.comWebsite: https://blogs.sciencemag.org/pipeline/Follow Desnor Nicole:Instagram: @desnornicoleTwitter: @DesnorCWebsite: desnornicole.com2020-08-111h 24Taking Into Account002: COVID-19 and Gender w/ Everjoice WinCOVID-19 is not just a disease that has changed how we think about scientific issues, but it has also further revealed the broken socio-political structures in our society. In this episode we evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on Gender with Everjoice Win, a Zimbabwean feminist and Professor of Practice at the Center for Gender Studies at SOAS. Links: Article for Just Associates by Everjoice Win: https://www.justassociates.org/en/blog/stigma-discrimination-kill-soul-what-we-learnt-hiv-aidsFollow EJTwitter: @EverjoiceWinFollow Desnor Nicole:Instagram: @desnornicoleTwitter: @DesnorCWebsite: desnornicole.comFollow Rutendo...2020-08-111h 23Taking Into Account001: COVID-19 and Scicomm w/ Abdullahi TsanniThe dissemination of information about COVID-19 has been one of the key cornerstones in managing the spread of the virus. In this episode we explore COVID-19 and Science Communication with Abdullahi Tsanni, a science journalist from Nigeria.Links: African Science Literacy Network: https://www.africanscilit.org/AfricaArXiv: https://info.africarxiv.org/ALA Student Initiative: https://www.instagram.com/alafortheworld/?igshid=g7cb80r1n1pkFollow Adbullahi Tsanni:Twitter: @abdultsanniEmail: abdullahitsanni@gmail.comFollow Desnor Nicole:Instagram: @desnornicoleTwitter: @DesnorCWebsite: desnornicole.comFollow...2020-08-111h 04Taking Into AccountSeason One TrailerThis is the trailer for Season One of Taking Into Account, hosted by Desnor Nicole and Rutendo Chabikwa. Taking Into Account is a production of Tedoex Media House.Follow Desnor Nicole:Instagram: @desnornicoleTwitter: @DesnorCWebsite: desnornicole.comFollow Rutendo ChabikwaTwitter and Instagram: @tedoexFollow Tedoex Media House:Instagram and Twitter: @tedoexmediaWebsite: www.tedoexmediahouse.comMusic:Title: Hip Hop Instrumental 2Artist: Ketsa (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa)Source: Free Music ArchiveLicense: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives 4.0 License2020-08-0601 min
So, You Got A Scholarship?2.07: Academia in a time of COVID-19 w/ Luīz Anna Eihmane (Lulu)This episode features Luīz Anna Eihmane (Lulu), who is pursuing her PhD in Political Science at Johns Hopkins. In this episode we discuss how institutions create curiosity and interest in students, the state of academic during COVID, how to survive academia during COVID, and we finish off with some tips for anyone considering applying for a PhD. Mentioned in this episode: Lulu’s You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEqQ4BV5TqwKhZsNuITFEA Lulu’s Instagram: @lulu_anna BUY SYGS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/so-you-got-a-scholarship?ref_id=7451 To fo...2020-04-0840 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?2.06 Leveraging Institutional Human Resources (why you shouldn't be a jerk) w/ Ndirangu Warugongo JrWelcome to the second half of season 2! This episode features Ndirangu Warugongo Jr, a Cornell Institute for Public Affairs Fellow, Associate Editor for the Cornell Policy Review and; in his own words; a capturer of moments. In this episode we consider the complexity of identity in predominantly white institutions, how to deal with imposter syndrome; and how to navigate the human aspects of academic institutions. We discuss how institutions are "as human as much as they are not", and why it is important to create relationships with different individuals in an institution. Ndirangu shares some insight in how he applied...2020-02-1256 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?2.05 Barriers to Access w/ Michelle DuranMichelle Duran is a justice oriented individual, who is constantly searching to be more inclusive and conscious of the different ways that people are marginalised in society. Her purpose is to empower marginalised people from the ground up. She graduated from St. Lawrence University with a major in Global Studies and a double minor in Gender and Sexuality studies and Caribbean and Latin American Studies. Currently she is a teacher in training at Ember Charter School for Mindful Education, Innovation and Transformation. In this episode Michelle shares her experience as a First Generation Immigrant and Graduate, the access barriers to r...2019-11-1353 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?2.04 Put yourself in those shoes w/ Max HefnerMax is an avid reader, a writer, and a historian. He sat down with me to share his experiences as a person with a disability in education. In this conversation we also explore the intersectionality of subordinated identities, and Max offers a suggestion on how we can, not only make classrooms more accessible, but also how we can create a more empathic environment for learners. The podcast version of this interview is short, the extended video version will be on Patreon.Mentioned in this episode:Born a Crime To follow the show: @SYGSpod (Twitter and Instagram)To...2019-10-3027 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?2.03 Decolonise RnD (and everything else) w/ Desnor ChigumbaThis is an interview with Desnor Chigumba, a Zimbabwean PhD Student in Chemical Biology at the University of Michigan. Desnor is a major voice in science communication (SciComm) with a particular focus on drug discovery, public health, chemical biology, and women in STEM. She offers information and tips on applying for a PhD in the United States (USA); the hurdles that some international students face during the application process and how to overcome them; the effects of lack representation in STEM education on the industry, and why we should decolonise RnD.Mentioned in this episode: Bottle of L...2019-10-1654 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?2.02 Burn it all to the ground w/ Leroy DzengaThis is a unique episode in which we focus on education in Zimbabwe. We speak to Leroy Dzenga, a Zimbabwean journalist, writer, and content creator. He is also the founder and brains behind Imfundo, an online platform offering news, analytical essays and opportunities in all things African education. We speak about the colonial legacy of the education system in, the need to create scholarship that is in line with the socio-political issues that people face in their daily lives, why the literacy rate does not effectively assess the successes and failures of an education system, and so much more.M...2019-10-0245 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?2.01 Beyond the classroom w/ Farai MunjomaWe are excited to bring you the first episode of the second season. Farai Munjoma is the CEO and Founder of Shasha Network a digital learning platform with a on a mission to provide affordable and innovative high impact education solutions to African communities. Farai talks about the lasting impacts of colonialism in the Zimbabwean education system and the potential for technology to provide access to education and information. Farai is a phenomenal guest and this episode is full of ideas and will get you thinking.Mentioned in this episode:Shasha Network:www.shashanetwork.com Facebook S...2019-09-1852 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?Introducing Season 2Thank you to everyone who stuck with us through season 1 and to everyone who was patient with us as we were building season 2. We are back for another season in which we will expand our topics and issues covered to go into issues outside so-called western nations and look at ideas that may affect educational policy and the future of education in different places. ANNOUNCEMENT: We now are on Pateron and if you feel like the work we do is something you want to support please head on over to our Pateron page. www.pateron.com/sygspod and become a...2019-09-1303 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?8. African and Gay w/ Tanjona RakotoarisoaTanjona "TJ", takes over the entire show and tells his experiences in academia as an African gay man. He finishes off the episode by sharing some resources and suggestions to anyone who may be naviagting academic spaces and facing similar situations.Tanjona was in charge of of the whole episode from choosing what to talk about, the title, the length of the episode etc. Things mentioned in this episode:Out for Undergrad: O4U OrganisationJopwell: Diversity Hiring StartupTanjona's Intsagram: @tanjonyaina To follow the show: @SYGSpod (Twitter and Instagram)To follow the h...2018-10-0129 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?7. Surviving Academia 101 w/ Anesu, Shanice, Eva, Farah & TanjonaThis time of the year is the beginning of the term or the semester in many universities and colleges around the world. Many are going back while lots more are going for the first time. I asked a few people to help me talk about the one thing they wish they had known before going to university or college. These messages are not just for those going for the first time, but they are also a reminder to those who will continue to navigate academic spaces. People in this episode:Anesu GamanyaFarah Al Haddad2018-09-1723 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?6. Ticking the Box w/ Eva TabbasamEva Tabbasam just completed her masters at the the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). We talk about the box ticking phenomenon in applying for scholarships, i.e. the pressure to have to pick apart and lay bare certain aspects of one’s life in order to get opportunities. We also consider how issues such as class can affects one’s experience of higher education. Things mentioned in this episode: Book recommendation: Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the Twenty-First Century by Kehinde Andrews To follow the show: @SYGSpod (Twitter and Instagram...2018-09-0332 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?5. Behind the Scenes w/ Daniel ft. Emily WolffDaniel is a member of staff at the the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Daniel’s story has been covered widely by various publications. We talk about his experiences, what his general day looks like, and we also talk about the outsourcing. I also talk to Emily Wolff, a masters student from the LSE who was one of the many students that were part of the Justice for Daniel campaign. With her we discuss the importance of students being involved with the issues at their institutions.Things about this episode:LSE Student Newspaper's coverage of th...2018-08-2033 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?4. Rethinking Academic Excellence w/ Kaene DisepoKaene Disepo, from Botswana, is a Masters student at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He is also the founder of Inspired Horisons, an organisation that is changing the narrative of academic excellence in Botswana. He has won numerous awards for his work with young people in the education sector. We talk about how we define 'academic excellence', the lessons learned from studying abroad on scholarship, as well as the motivations behind his work in Botswana with Inspired Horizons.Things mentioned in this episode:Inspired Horizons Facebook Page: Inspired Horizons Association BWInspired Horizons...2018-08-0639 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?3. The Burnout w/ Kim ReynoldsKim Reynolds (@kimreynolds24) is a Masters student at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and she is from the United States of America (USA). She talks about her work as a student organiser and her involvement with different movement. She shares tips on how to face and/or prevent burnout and how to find new spaces in cities as an international student. We talk about the term 'diversity' in relation to scholarship schemes. Things Mentioned in this episode:Oscar Grant Movie - FruitvaleGaldem Magazine @galdemzinePfAL - Program for African LeadershipM...2018-07-2344 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?2. Black Tax w/ NomondeIn this episode I interview Nomonde Ndwalaza (@nomonde_n), a South African Masters student at the London School of economics and political science. We ask whether ‘black tax’ is real or not, we talk about the present day manifestations of South Africa’s history, and the role mentors play in an academic journey.Things mentioned in the show:Her TV Show: Rise! Talk Show @RiseTalkShowRenny Eddo-Lodge: About Race PodcastBlack Professionals Scholarship Fund: www.bpsf.co.za , @BPSF1 (Twitter and Intsagram) To follow the show: @SYGSpod (Twitter and Instagram) To follow the host: @ted...2018-07-0945 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?1. (Re)Defining Home W/ Farah AlHaddadIn this episode I interview Farah AlHaddad, a Syrian post-graduate student at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). We talk about the changing understanding of ‘home’, the performance of gratitude, imposter syndrome, among other topics.Things mentioned in this episode:United World Colleges (UWC): https://www.uwc.org/Document on How to Survive Grad School Facebook Group: Surviving and Thriving at MAC#SYGSpod Music: Out Here by Young Kurtz from Free Music Archive: Creative commons License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2018-06-2538 minSo, You Got A Scholarship?00 - TrailerA sneal peak at So, You Got a Scholarship - a new show hosted by Rutendo Chabikwa (@tedoex), taking a look at the highs and lows of academia through sharing the rarely told experiences of those that study on scholarship inside and outside the classroom. Twitter: .@SYGSpod or .@tedoex Email: sygspodcast@gmail.com2018-06-1801 min