Ep. 45: The TRUTH About Being First Gen and in Grad School: Grit Gained, What They Don't Tell You, & How To Help Others

In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with 7th year PhD Candidate, Megan Nadzan, about being a first generation college student in grad school. They discuss what "first gen" actually means, Megan's journey to & through college and grad school, how being first gen has affected college and grad school, and advice for other first gen students!

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Music provided by: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
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