The Summit Ahead: A Podcast for Future Graduate Students

How This Master's Degree Prepared Me for Med School | ft. Casey King | Episode 19

On our nineteenth episode, Erin welcomes Casey King, a Masters of Health Sciences graduate student at WVU, to chat about how this graduate program helped prepare her for Medical School. Key topics for this episode include: 1)  Why Casey chose WVU's MS in Health Sciences program, 2) Casey's interest in Medicine growing up in southern West Virginia, 3) How this graduate program prepared Casey for Medical School. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu [https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/562fefc3-4f89-4d04-a126-8877d9262a35/shows/e2fcd8b8-724d-44df-8659-68b3322051b0/episodes/e0f8cd46-2d12-4975-a5be-f43d07b12643/www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu]. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog [https://blog.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/the-summit-ahead] or download one of our online resource guides [https://resources.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/west-virginia-university-resource-library] for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more! If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WVUGradAdmissions] * Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/wvugradschool] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wvugradadmissions] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-virginia-university-office-of-graduate-admissions-and-recruitment]

Making a Difference in Engineering and Medicine | ft. Anastasia Lucci | Episode 18

On our eighteenth episode, Erin welcomes Anastasia Lucci, a graduate of the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Mechanical Engineering Program, to chat about her research focusing on flexible 3D printing materials. Key topics for this episode include: 1) Anastasia's research, 2) Anastasia's experience transferring to WVU, 3) Finding her passion in engineering. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu [https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/562fefc3-4f89-4d04-a126-8877d9262a35/shows/e2fcd8b8-724d-44df-8659-68b3322051b0/episodes/e0f8cd46-2d12-4975-a5be-f43d07b12643/www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu]. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog [https://blog.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/the-summit-ahead] or download one of our online resource guides [https://resources.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/west-virginia-university-resource-library] for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more! If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WVUGradAdmissions] * Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/wvugradschool] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wvugradadmissions] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-virginia-university-office-of-graduate-admissions-and-recruitment]

Finding Your Purpose in Graduate Education | ft. Whitney Godwin | Episode 17

On our seventeenth episode, Erin welcomes Whitney Godwin, Project Manager at WVU's Purpose Center, to chat about how graduate students can find their passions and purpose to make the most out of their graduate school experience. Key topics for this episode include: 1) what the WVU Purpose Center is, 2) how to be proactive about combatting imposter syndrome as a graduate student, and 3) how WVU students, faculty, and staff have utilized the WVU Purpose Center to best succeed. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu [https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/562fefc3-4f89-4d04-a126-8877d9262a35/shows/e2fcd8b8-724d-44df-8659-68b3322051b0/episodes/e0f8cd46-2d12-4975-a5be-f43d07b12643/www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu]. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog [https://blog.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/the-summit-ahead] or download one of our online resource guides [https://resources.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/west-virginia-university-resource-library] for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more! If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WVUGradAdmissions] * Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/wvugradschool] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wvugradadmissions] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-virginia-university-office-of-graduate-admissions-and-recruitment]

BONUS EPISODE: Why You Should Attend WVU's Virtual Graduate Open House in November | ft. Shelly Quance

In this bonus episode, Erin welcomes Shelly Quance, Director of Graduate Admissions at West Virginia University, to chat about our Graduate Discover WVU Virtual Open House held on November 10! Bring your questions, aspirations, and sense of adventure. This is your chance to explore WVU (virtually)! You can the registration page for Graduate Discover WVU Day here [https://resources.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/register-for-discover-day-2023?utm_campaign=WVU-Discover-Day-Fall-2023&utm_source=OGAR%20Website&utm_medium=OGAR%20Website&utm_content=OGAR%20Website]! If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu [https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/562fefc3-4f89-4d04-a126-8877d9262a35/shows/e2fcd8b8-724d-44df-8659-68b3322051b0/episodes/e0f8cd46-2d12-4975-a5be-f43d07b12643/www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu]. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog [https://blog.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/the-summit-ahead] or download one of our online resource guides [https://resources.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/west-virginia-university-resource-library] for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more! If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WVUGradAdmissions] * Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/wvugradschool] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wvugradadmissions] You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here [https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/campus-tour-experiences]! If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu [https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/562fefc3-4f89-4d04-a126-8877d9262a35/shows/e2fcd8b8-724d-44df-8659-68b3322051b0/episodes/e0f8cd46-2d12-4975-a5be-f43d07b12643/www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu]. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog [https://blog.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/the-summit-ahead] or download one of our online resource guides [https://resources.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/west-virginia-university-resource-library] for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more! If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WVUGradAdmissions] * Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/wvugradschool] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wvugradadmissions] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-virginia-university-office-of-graduate-admissions-and-recruitment]

Going Bananas for Athletic Training! | ft. Hunter Robinson | Episode 16

On our sixteenth episode, Erin welcomes Hunter Robinson, an alumnus of WVU School of Medicine's Masters in Athletic Trainer program and athletic trainer for the Savannah Bananas, Ghost Pirates and Clovers, to chat about his experience at  WVU and in his career! Key topics for this episode include: 1) Hunter's inspiration to pursue athletic training, 2) the most rewarding parts of being an athletic trainer, and 3) the benefits of the WVU School of Medicine/Athletic Training program alumni network. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu [https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/562fefc3-4f89-4d04-a126-8877d9262a35/shows/e2fcd8b8-724d-44df-8659-68b3322051b0/episodes/e0f8cd46-2d12-4975-a5be-f43d07b12643/www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu]. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog [https://blog.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/the-summit-ahead] or download one of our online resource guides [https://resources.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/west-virginia-university-resource-library] for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more! If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WVUGradAdmissions] * Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/wvugradschool] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wvugradadmissions] You can register for either of our campus visit experiences here [https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/campus-tour-experiences]! If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu [https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/562fefc3-4f89-4d04-a126-8877d9262a35/shows/e2fcd8b8-724d-44df-8659-68b3322051b0/episodes/e0f8cd46-2d12-4975-a5be-f43d07b12643/www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu]. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog [https://blog.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/the-summit-ahead] or download one of our online resource guides [https://resources.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/west-virginia-university-resource-library] for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more! If you enjoyed or found value in this podcast, please leave a review on your favorite listening platform or follow us on the following social media networks: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WVUGradAdmissions] * Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/wvugradschool] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wvugradadmissions] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-virginia-university-office-of-graduate-admissions-and-recruitment]