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Our Stories

Lan

Transitioning from undergrad to grad was really challenging. My parents only completed middle school and speak little English so I really couldn't look to them for that kind of support. Thankfully, I had a team of wonderful mentors around me who supported my decisions and believed in me. Read more.

Tonya

The path to my current graduate program was unexpected. I had always been passionate about school, and my love for the humanities had me thinking I might turn my academic passions into a career as a professor, but I wanted to get out of the classroom and explore social justice in the real world. Read more.

Marcus

Even though I was studying journalism, at some point in my undergraduate career I realized what my true passion was: education. I decided that I wanted to be a part of an institution that provided the same sort of inclusion, care, and relationships as a core part of the learning. Read more.

Carrington

Going from undergrad to grad school was a stressful and time consuming process, yet a very rewarding process. I decided to apply to grad programs about four months prior to application deadlines, which contributes to the stress I experienced. In that time, I was able to reflect on whether or not I was making the right decision. Read more.

Zulairam

I always knew that I wanted to go back to school for my masters degree. I didn't go right away because I thought it would benefit me to work for a couple of years to gain experience as a working professional. I loved my last job and the work that I was doing with middle school students, but I decided that I needed to take that next step for my career and go back to school. Read more.

Jordan

My path to graduate school kind of appeared out of the blue. I was getting my undergraduate degree in what I thought I wanted the rest of my life to look like- but then I realized that I was not as passionate about that field as I was about the Student Affairs world. I sat down with my boss, who quickly became a huge mentor for me, and said, "How do I do what you do?" Read more.

Manny

My undergraduate career was far from traditional as I experienced the life of a first generation transfer student. When it all began, I wasn't too sure of who I was or wanted to be. Through certain opportunities,  I was able to prepare myself for something I never saw myself doing: applying and attending graduate school. Read more.

Paula

Transitions are always meant to be hard. My transition from undergrad to grad school was definitely difficult. From finding a program that fit my passion to moving away from a home of five years, it was quite the journey. Read more.

Geralyn

My journey was a nerve racking one. Grad school is a big decision. I spoke with friends who had gone through similar processes and mentors in the field. When it came down to making my decision it was mostly a gut feeling. Read more.

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