Diary of a Graduate Student with Samara Chamoun

Saviour Kitcher on "Teaching in American classrooms as an international graduate student"

Entry #3 of Diary of a graduate student: Saviour Kitcher (Ph.D. student in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education) shares his experience teaching in American classrooms as an international graduate student, reflecting on navigating new norms and expectations, overcoming challenges, and finding meaningful moments of connection with his students.

AZ Liu on "Being a first-gen international student in the US"

Entry #2 of Diary of a graduate student: AZ Liu (Master student in Human Development and Family Studies) shares her journey as a first-generation international student navigating graduate school in the U.S., exploring cultural differences, moments of cultural shock, and the evolving sense of personal identity.

Amie Musselman on "Trusting your voice, your intuition, and your choices"

Entry #1 of Diary of a graduate student: Amie Musselman (Ph.D. student in Education policy) shares her journey of building self-trust and personal growth, reflecting on how she learned to honor her emotions, listen to her intuition, and trust her inner voice — even in times of uncertainty.