In this episode, "Grad School as Fertile Ground", we chat with designer, advocate, and creative visionary Diona Nicole! With a Master’s in User Experience and Interaction Design, Diona channeled her passion into founding Barren Fruit, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting those navigating infertility and reproductive health challenges 💛🌱 Tune in to hear: ✨ How Diona transformed… Continue reading New podcoast episode!
The Grad Girls were outside! Thank you to Hike and Heal for joining us on a walk on the Schuylkill River trail!
Please join Grad Girl Wellness for the 5th Annual 30 in 30 Walk/Run Challenge. To join: Download the "Nike Run Club" app and go to bit.ly/30in30GGW Can't wait to see cheer everyone on!
Grad school got you feeling overwhelmed? 😓 It’s time for a Wellness Reset! 🌿 Join us for a virtual wellness retreat dedicated to helping you recharge, refocus, and reconnect with your well-being. Between classes, research, and deadlines, self-care often takes a back seat. This is your chance to hit pause and focus on YOU. 💖… Continue reading Wellness Reset 2025!
In honor of Black History Month, Grad Girl Wellness is teaming up with @hbcu_strong and @duboiscircle on Sunday, February 23rd at 3 PM for our Black Power Hour HIIT class! Coach Rachel Richards (HBCU Strong Trainer, Pottruck Trainer and PhD candidate) @adventures_of_a_blackscientist will be bringing the energy, the movement, and the community together. 🔥 What to Expect:✅ A heart-pumping, strength-building HIIT… Continue reading Black Power Hour with HBCU Strong!
Feeling anxious about the start of the semester ? 🤷🏾♀️•Join Grad Girl Wellness for the 1-hour virtual Goal Getter meet up to set meaningful goals that you’ll feel empowered to pursue throughout the semester. It’s not just about academia but about pursing our highest selves emotionally, physically, etc. during our academic journey.•You’ll leave with a… Continue reading Goal Getter Virtual Meet Up
Q: How did you start preparing for post-graduation employment while still a student? A: Honestly, I didn't do a great job of this, so I think that asking this question is productive in itself. My last year (when I was doing 100 other things) I made an appointment with the career center and started looking… Continue reading Q: How to prepare for employment?
Join Dr. Angela, Dr. Reka and a special guest on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 pm EST as they (and a special guest) demystify the postdoc process.•Hear everything from how they chose to add applying to a postdoc to their job hunt during their dissertation year, to the experience of being in a postdoc post… Continue reading The Postdoc Perspective
We're back at it for our third year! GGW is challenging all grad girls to walk or run at least 30 miles in 30 days. This is an opportunity to kick of the school year with your physical fitness in mind. Sponsors and prizes to be announced. The in person walk will take place Saturday, September… Continue reading Join the 30 in 30 fitness challenge!
Q:What is something you wish you would've done the summer prior to starting your grad program" A: Grad school is one of those things that you can't fully prepare for, so I wouldn't stress about trying to "get ready." Even if you do "prepare," I'm sure that after the first week you will realize that… Continue reading Q: What to do before grad school?
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