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GradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs Podcast

GradSchoolGrad - US Policy & IR Programs Podcast

by GradSchoolGrad

Careers Courses Documentary

Season 3

Epilogue 1: Tech Policy and Policy Grad Schools

As policy grad schools surge Tech Policy initiatives (fellowships, research opportunities, etc.) in response to the latest interest in AI and data privacy developments, a reality check on the best pathways to tech policy jobs with the government and corporate America is provided (hint: get a certain degree that has a proven track record of landing Tech Policy roles).

Season 2

Preparing to Evolve your Research due to Lack of Academic Support

The controversy behind the recent release of Dr. Reeves' book research male underperformance - Of Men and Boys reminded me of the lack of support I received from my policy grad school (peers, faculty, and staff) due to the unpopularity of research in male decline in policy school. The takeaway for aspiring and current graduate students is that academic popularity is a powerful force you cannot control. Sometimes, you must be prepared to evolve your academic passions or struggle with the lack of support. You can find Dr. Reeves' latest book - Of Men and Boys here - https://a.co/d/gJS8xtB

Preparing Professionally for Policy/IR Grad Programs

Recommendations on how to prepare to get the best career opportunities in policy/IR grad school.

Preparing Socially for Policy/IR Grad Programs

Recommendations on how to think about a social strategy for entering policy/IR grad programs.

Preparing Financially for Policy/IR Grad Programs

Recommendations on how to think about a financial strategy for entering policy/IR grad programs.

Preparing Academically for Policy/IR Grad Programs

A perspective on how to prepare academically for policy/IR grad programs

Preparing for Policy/IR Grad School is More than Reading Books

Thoughts on why incoming policy/IR grad students should talk to people in the spaces they are interested in addition to reading books.

Why You Want to Prepare for Policy/IR Grad School and What to Focus On

A perspective of why incoming policy/IR grad students would benefit from taking some time to prepare for their upcoming experience and some recommended focus areas.

Season 1

Policy Perspective: Looking Back - "Studs" and "Duds" at Policy Grad School

A perspective of trends and prognostic indicators of the "studs" and "duds" of policy grad school alumni.

Research Institutes at Policy/IR Grad Schools - What They Mean for Students

A perspective on how research institutes at policy/IR grad schools may impact and not impact grad school student experiences.

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