Grad School Buddy

One of the things we want our listeners to have as they navigate this journey is information.  In this episode, we converse with Chukwuebuka Amaji, a finance professional who has put off grad school for a few years to gain practical experience.  We discuss what led to his decision, coping with the stress of working in Lagos and applying for grad school, and skills that have helped him thrive in th...

Finding housing can be an absolute vibe killer, even when it’s the city you’ve lived in for years. However, moving to grad school often means dealing with this, especially if your school does not have housing arrangements for graduate students. So how can you find a house without contacts in your study location and a credit score? Listen to this episode to share some tips that helped me find my fi...

Networking can seem intimidating, especially when someone is in a new environment. However, most international students might need to network before getting into programs or during the job search phase. Regardless of what stage of the process you're in, our host Ebele takes us through the loops of fueling informational sessions through a mindset of curiosity. This episode takes you from rolli...

Hello listeners! Today, our conversation is about the steps one must take before they successfully submit their graduate school application. We have curated a checklist with items that recur across tens of graduate school websites and simplified these items by providing examples when needed.  Send a message or comment to Grad School Buddy

How much do you need for the entire grad school application process? In this episode, we talk about a simple graduate school application checklist and how much each item on this list costs. Here is an episode for everyone who wants to understand how much they can expect to spend before, during, and after the application process.  Send a message or comment to Grad School Buddy

It's that time of the year again where people make new year resolutions. For many, these resolutions might include developing plans for graduate school. Before starting a graduate program in one of the best Public Policy schools in the U.S., there was so much I did not know. I had to ask many questions from people like me who had gone through this path. I realized that something that might ha...