Ep. 52

As La Profesora, Dra. Michelle Espino Lira, slowly returns to the podcasting space, we thought it would be helpful to talk about the daunting world of doctoral program admissions.

In this Sidenote, La Profesora offers invaluable insights and practical tips for making informed decisions about your doctoral journey to and through Higher Education & Student Affairs doctoral programs. This episode includes shout outs to inspiring mujeres on Instagram who are empowering Latinx voices in graduate education, a critical discussion on the necessity of diverse faculty in higher education, and reflections on the ongoing global and domestic challenges facing higher education institutions today.

There's also guidance on developing meaningful relationships with faculty, the importance of having a burning question to drive your dissertation, and the essential elements to include in your personal statement.

Whether you are considering enrolling full-time or part-time (listen to Ep. 34 "It's Really Full-Time Full-Time"), this episode covers everything from funding and assistantships to balancing personal commitments and academic pursuits.

Shout Outs!

Follow these amazing Doctoras and Future Doctoras on Instagram:

• Future Dra. Jennifer Cabrera @academiclatina
• Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu @gradschoolfemtoring
• Future Dra. Valerie Gomez @latinagradguide
• Future Dra. Christina Rodriguez @latinaswithmasters
• Future Dra. Aide Hernandez @gradconmigo

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Adelante mi gente!