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Listen to the Grad School Stories Secret Podcast 🤫
A private podcast for real grad students navigating real life
In each episode, you’ll hear candid conversations with members of the #GRADBOSS Learning Community—students in master’s and doctoral programs across a wide range of fields—sharing their honest reflections about what it’s really like to be in grad school.
From battling impostor syndrome (even after year one) to choosing the right advisor—or learning how to navigate without one.
And how community helped them not just get through—but grow.
If you’re overwhelmed, questioning your path, or just need to know that someone else has felt what you’re feeling, this podcast is for you. It’s quiet encouragement. It’s real talk. And it’s here to remind you: you’re not alone—and you already belong.
Press play, take a deep breath, and listen in.
Your next favorite grad school story might be the one that keeps you going.
Enroll in the Grad School Prep Course for Free!
In the course, you will learn the #GRADBOSS Method and get access to:
Worksheets and Templates
22 Email Templates
Advisor/Supervisor Meeting Template
Grad School Budget Spreadsheet
Weekly Planning Session Template
Self-Care Checklist
Uncover Grad School Secrets
Transform Your Mindset
Uplevel Your Productivity
Master Time Management
Online Learning Management + Success Plan
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audio course
YOU BELONG HERE:
HOW TO BEAT IMPOSTER SYNDROME IN GRAD SCHOOL
This 30-minute audio course was specifically created for grad students who feel like they don’t belong. Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt in class, hesitant to share your research, or constantly feeling “not good enough,” this course will guide you through proven strategies to boost your confidence.
Grad School Bootcamp Workbook
Use the workbook to reflect on what you learned at the bootcamp and start preparing for grad school.
For McNair Directors
Dr. Alli offers workshops, programming, and resources for McNair Programs.
⬆️ 30% off Coupon for McNair Programs Attending this Bootcamp until Tuesday, May 27!