In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares some strategies for how to motivate yourself to write your grad school essays. From freewriting to using timers, to seeking external forms of accountability, there are several ways to find the motivation to get started. Tune in to learn more! Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for edu...
Oct 16, 2020•14 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Yvette introduces the Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship and the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program. She discusses why you might want to consider applying for these sources of external funding at the same time that you're applying to graduate school and offers tips for how to apply. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femto...
Oct 02, 2020•26 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast If you're applying to grad school and are worried about a low GPA, a low GRE score, or having taken a leave of absence during your undergraduate studies, then please listen to this episode. Dra. Yvette shares strategies for how to address a gap in your application including sample language to include. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femt...
Sep 25, 2020•18 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Yvette will focus on the top three things to look for when determining if a grad program is a right fit for you. Tune in to learn more. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.* --- Send in a voi...
Sep 18, 2020•15 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares some activities and exercises you can try out to help calm you down when you're feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. With the fall term starting, looming flu season, a tumultuous election cycle, and the ongoing pandemic, among other stressors, there are lots of factors that are continuing to impact our mental health. To prepare for this, Dra. Yvette shares some calming strategies that may help you manage. You are not alone! Sign up for my free email newslet...
Sep 04, 2020•34 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I address the importance of contacting and meeting with prospective faculty for grad school applications, particularly for those applying this fall. I provide actionable advice on finalizing your grad school list, preparing your CV, writing statements of purpose and personal statements, and requesting recommendation letters. I also address the common fears and anxieties students face when reaching out to faculty, emphasizing the importance of...
Aug 28, 2020•16 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares some advice for individuals applying to graduate school this fall 2020, including some of the changes in admissions processes that we may see in light of the pandemic. If you're planning to apply to any programs this fall, you won't want to miss this episode! Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring P...
Aug 14, 2020•23 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Yvette provides a brief life update on the stressors in her life that led to her taking a few weeks break from the podcast. She also goes into detail on stress-management and sleep hygiene. In particular, she covers how to identify stress in your body and what tools and strategies to implement to manage your stress. The episode ends with a discussion on how to improve your sleep, which can also impact your stress levels. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more ab...
Jul 31, 2020•31 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares her insight on what you should know and do the summer before you apply to grad school. She talks about finalizing your grad school list, what are the main components of an application, what to consider when preparing a writing sample, what a general admissions timeline looks like, and how to best prepare for the fall application cycle. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get m...
Jul 03, 2020•30 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Yvette aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of the pros and cons of graduate school for low-income, first-generation, and/or students of color. She highlights 5 opportunities and 5 challenges -- including topics of mentoring/femtoring, microaggressions, imposter syndrome, and family achievement guilt -- and then provides ways to prepare for said opportunities and challenges. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable product...
Jun 26, 2020•30 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is for all the recent graduates out there who may be experiencing post-grad blues or depression at this time. This episode will share more about what it means to experience post-grad blues and will offer strategies to manage and overcome these feelings. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational pur...
Jun 19, 2020•21 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares her thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, the #blackintheivory hashtag, and white supremacy in academia. She also encourages all of her listeners to do what they can within their capacity to take action and join the movement to support our Black brothers and sisters. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad Sch...
Jun 12, 2020•21 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Yvette tackles the issue of time-management, lack of focus, and lack of motivation that many students are experiencing now that we've transitioned to online instruction for an undetermined period of time. She provides 14 tips to help with this issue, which includes setting a routine, relying on a support system, and lowering your bar, among others. Tune in to learn more! Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and pers...
May 29, 2020•44 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you'll hear more about some of the current issues that grad students, recent grads, and postdocs are facing while job hunting during a pandemic. Dra. Yvette discusses academic layoffs, furloughs, job freezes, and salary freezes as well as how these issues will impact the current academic job market. She offers suggestions for how to remain flexible and open yourself up to new opportunities to survive this pandemic and to put yourself in a strong position to eventually secure a g...
May 26, 2020•21 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Yvette shares advice to individuals who are preparing to start master's and PhD programs this fall amidst a global pandemic. She shares advice on key considerations, such as whether you should defer your offer, what are the financial implications of moving, how to secure housing, and how to plan amidst so much uncertainty about the fall. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-pa...
May 26, 2020•35 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast I’m this episode I share a personal update and how I plan to take a break from episode recordings to focus on my health and well-being. I’m grateful for the support if my listeners and look forward to returning with new content during the end of May. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and n...
Mar 27, 2020•4 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is for my quarter system listeners— those of you who may be freaking out because you still have finals to finish all the while trying to figure out what this pandemic will really mean for you, your friends, and family. In this episode, I share some tips to help you survive finals despite the high stress and anxiety we are all experiencing. I am here to remind you that you are not alone and you will get through this! We are in this struggle together. Sign up for my free email newslet...
Mar 14, 2020•19 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we feature a special guest, Jessennya Hernández, who shares her experience moving away from home and moving out of state for graduate school. She shares the pros and cons of moving away and provides invaluable advice to other individuals who are considering embarking on a similar grad school journey. Jessennya Hernandez is a Brown Xicana PhD candidate from Southern California (IE), first generation college/ grad student, and is in her 4th year in the Sociology department at the U...
Mar 13, 2020•48 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Are you wanting to learn more about graduate programs and how to find out which to apply for? In this episode, you'll learn about post-baccalaureate, master's, and PhD programs. I go over what they are, who should apply to each, and the benefits of these programs. If you're uncertain as to what type of program to apply for after completing your bachelor's degree then please tune in. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal devel...
Mar 06, 2020•23 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Have you been admitted to a PhD program? Perhaps more than one program? Are you wondering if and how to negotiate your funding offer(s)? If so, please listen. Long story short, no matter what offer you receive you can always ask for more. I understand that in many cases we may feel so grateful and humble to have received an offer that it feels selfish to ask for more. Sometimes students worry that if they ask for more, the program will change their mind and take away the offer. But in actuality ...
Feb 28, 2020•22 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Martinez-Vu talks about summer research programs. She answers the following questions: What are these programs? Who are they for? What are the components of a summer program application? And what are the benefits of applying? If you are a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college, this episode is for you! Check it out. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femt...
Feb 21, 2020•30 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Martinez-Vu has a special guest, Cecilia Caballero, who shares her journey navigating UC Berkeley as a low-income, first-gen, pregnant student of color. Cecilia Caballero is a Afro-Chicana single mother-scholar-poet. She is the mother of a ten year old boy, Alonzo, who was born during her time as an undergraduate student. She is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. She also holds BAs in English and C...
Feb 14, 2020•47 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Martinez-Vu continues sharing grad school terms. This is the first episode where I share a listener review and give a shout out. Listener reviewers featured on my podcast get a special prize. Tune in to learn more! Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to...
Feb 09, 2020•36 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Martinez-Vu shares and defines common terms related to grad school. She shares them in hopes that you can feel more comfortable, aware, and informed in academic settings. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other profes...
Feb 02, 2020•30 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Martinez-Vu answers a series of discussion questions to teach you how to thrive graduate school. Key terms mentioned include imposter syndrome, microaggressions, and family achievement guilt. Tune in to learn more. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to...
Jan 26, 2020•23 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Dra. Martinez-Vu shares her advice for implementing self-care and stress-management practices to take care of your mind, body, and soul while also managing your academic work. This episode is for you if you're an undergrad, grad student, or early career academic who feels overwhelmed, burned out, and stuck. If you take care of yourself, you can experience more joy and thrive in all areas of your life. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity,...
Jan 19, 2020•25 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Martinez-Vu shares what to do if you've been invited to a grad school open house. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.* --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gr...
Jan 12, 2020•10 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I share insights on preparing for grad school interviews. I share with you the most common interview questions and provide strategies on answering them to highlight your fit with the program. I also discuss the importance of mock interviews and researching your interviewers. Tune in to gain insider tips and boost your confidence for your upcoming grad school interviews. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sus...
Jan 05, 2020•21 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast If you recently applied to PhD programs and wondering what comes next in the process then this episode is for you. Learn more about the PhD admissions timeline, when you’ll hear back from programs, and what to prepare for after that. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be...
Dec 29, 2019•13 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dra. Martinez-Vu shares advice on harmonizing between family and academic work expectations especially during the holiday season. Sign up for my free email newsletter to learn more about grad school, sustainable productivity, and personal development Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.* --- Send in a voice message:...
Dec 22, 2019•23 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 
