Personally Speaking

What Stanford Taught Us: 10. Continuous Learning / Staying in touch with classmates needs effort

Lessons that last beyond Stanford In our final episode, we reflect on the biggest lessons Stanford taught us - not just in academics, but in building real connections that keep us growing as young professionals. From turning a simple book club into this podcast, to leaning on our network for career pivots and support during remote work, we’ve learned that staying curious and connected is key to thriving in any stage of life. Stanford gave us grit, confidence, and a community that’s helped us tackle challenges long after graduation. While personal finance wasn’t on the curriculum (that’s why we made this podcast!), everything else - from teamwork to lifelong learning - prepared us for whatever comes next. Thanks for being part of the journey, and we can’t wait to keep sharing what really matters.

What Stanford Taught Us: 9. I need to appreciate my own time

Mastering the Art of “Me Time” at Stanford Graduate school was a whirlwind, juggling classes, clubs, and everything in between, but one of the biggest lessons we learned was how to actually value our own time. In this episode, we share how we carved out moments for fun and self-care amidst the chaos. From late-night chicken wing feasts to surprising hobby classes, those small escapes helped keep us sane and thriving in the Stanford bubble.

What Stanford Taught Us: 8. Grit, grit, grit

Ever wanted to hit snooze on life but somehow rolled out of bed and kept going? Today, we’re diving into grit - those moments at Stanford when we had to push through self-doubt, sleepless hackathons, and all the chaos in between just to get results. We’ll share our stories of feeling overwhelmed, wrestling with imposter syndrome, and how those tough experiences ended up teaching us what grit really means.

What Stanford Taught Us: 7. Solo Gets You Speed, Teams Get You Distance

Ever wondered why some group projects feel like a sprint and others a marathon? At Stanford, we quickly learned that grad school wasn’t a solo game. It was all about teaming up. In this episode, we dive into our first encounters with group projects, the ups and downs of collaboration, and how working with classmates from wildly different backgrounds pushed us out of our comfort zones. From startup simulations to late-night study sessions, we share stories of synergy, struggle, and the surprising ways teamwork made us better learners and doers.

What Stanford Taught Us: 6. Imposter Syndrome is a Shared Experience.

Feeling like a fraud at Stanford Imposter syndrome hit us hard at Stanford, from the moment we got accepted to juggling tough classes surrounded by brilliant peers. In this episode, we share how we battled self-doubt, found strength in asking for help, and learned that everyone’s journey looks different. Join us as we unpack this common struggle and how it shaped our growth - both on campus and beyond.