What Makes Grad School Difficult!? | Why is Grad School So Hard and Ways to Make Grad School Easier!
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Let's discuss what makes grad school so difficult and ways to make it much easier. We will explore why grad school is hard and strategies to help make it better!
Before I got into grad school, I was always wondering what makes grad school hard, why was grad school difficult and does grad school HAVE to be so hard?! Now after 3 years as a PhD student at UCLA, I have definitely discovered what are some major things that make grad school hard, and it's not always about the academics. In this video I bring up both the academic and non-academic realities of a graduate program that makes your academic process feel difficult, but I am also hoping to share some solutions and strategies to bring some ease into your grad school process. Maybe getting a PhD is difficult, but it DOESN’T have to be so hard!! Hopefully this advice can help you have a better grad experience!
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00:00 Intro and Overview
00:54 Workload
04:54 Evaluations
07:38 Student-Faculty Relationship
12:23 Hidden Curriculum
14:18 Self-Doubt
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Binge watched several of your videos. I have been feeling anxious because I start grad school tomorrow at a prestigious program that has a reputation for its difficulty. I’m also a Latina, first gen and I just have to say I learned so much from your videos. I gained confidence and excitement for what’s to come for me when before I was filled with doubts and fear. Today is my first day doing readings before class starts and you even helped me go in with a plan for how to tackle those. Endless thank you’s and I will totally watch everything you have posted and will continue to post. (:
@BrisaMarie
2 жыл бұрын
I literally showed BOTH my mom and my boyfriend this comment! I am so so happy that you found my videos helpful! I am so proud of you as a fellow first gen person for taking initiative, preparing yourself and MOST IMPORTANTLY believing in yourself! Please let me know if there are other ways/video topics I can support to help out! You got this! And definitely stay in touch!!
@BrisaMarie
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking about you! How has grad school been for you so far?
@cristinaorozco1246
Жыл бұрын
@@BrisaMarie wow thank you so much for thinking of me!! i did mapps at uchicago and graduated not long ago. I am currently applying for research coordinator positions to do during my gap year while I apply for grad school. I had a hell of a year but it really was not too bad. Maybe its because I transitioned from STEM to social sciences, so I did find some of it easier. But it was a challenge, and I felt lots of imposter syndrome. But i grew alot and my mentor loved my thesis. I now know my research focus which is sociology of medicine. cheers to the future! you gave great advice in retrospect by the way. so glad i discovered your page. how are you?
@BrisaMarie
Жыл бұрын
WOW THAT'S ALL SO SO AMAZING!!!! Iam beyond happy for you!! Im doing well! Still in school hahaha but thank you for asking 💙
I’m very deep in grad school but this was so validating to hear even so. No lies told lol
@BrisaMarie
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha!!! Sometimes all you need is to know you're not alone!!! Hahaha i feel even better about this video to have a grad student deep in the process agree hahah! Thank you so much for your comment! It made me smile :)
@domiwomi628
3 жыл бұрын
@@BrisaMarie it’s so important! I’m the first in my family to be in a phd program and all these unsaid and unwritten rules were rly tripping me up in the beginning. My relationships with older grad students saved me. Glad you’re doing this work!
@BrisaMarie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! And I'm so inspired to see you that you're thriving in your program too!!!! First gen grad need to stick together!!! Lol💙
I rewatch this everytime I need to remember it.
@BrisaMarie
2 жыл бұрын
Lol I'm glad this video can help give sobre perspective for you! You totally got this! Grad school may feel hard but you can and will excell!!
My supervisor is like you described - gaslight me, saying sh*t, 0 support
@BrisaMarie
2 ай бұрын
I am soooo sorry to hear that! It is so unfortunate that these experiences are very common. I do have a video that talks a little bit about how to navigate/get a new advisor if you are interested. (here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGht2c-Plty2m6Q.htmlsi=q1cJNGZ9UhxSKm6F ) if not, thank you for taking the time to comment and share your experience.
@winter4767
2 ай бұрын
@@BrisaMarie Thank you for your answers, I appreciate it ♥️
@BrisaMarie
2 ай бұрын
@winter4767 of course!!!
Wow this was a really great video! I'm thinking about going to grad school. It was great to hear about the gaslighting and ego issues in academia!
@BrisaMarie
3 жыл бұрын
how exciting!! Looking for grad schools was so fun because I felt like I could go anywhere and be anything hahaha! With all that said, even the negative things like "the ego" and "gaslighting" can be avoided or navigated so don't let this video discourage you! If you want it you totally could do it. It is just helpful to be prepared mentally for it so you don't get tricked into feeling like YOUR the problem. Cuz really it is the SYSTEM. Thank you for commenting, please let me know if you have any questions!
You have such a lively spirit!! Wishing you all the best!
@BrisaMarie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much!!!! That's very kind! I appreciate it so much 💙
This is my favorite video! It has gotten me to the end of my Masters! I turned in the rough draft of my thesis and hope to graduate in May. I plan on applying to two programs for my PhD. The first is the school that I am attending now, and the other is a nearby university. I just can't handle the thought of moving again! As always thanks for all of the good advice and help along my journey!
@BrisaMarie
20 күн бұрын
YOURE AMAZING! this is all such exciting news! And I am so so so happy to hear that this video has been useful to you! Please let me know if you ever have any questions or need more support! I will try my best to help! Congrats on submitting your rough draft!! YOURE DOING SOOO GREAT!
thank you for this amazing video and for all of your words of encouragement.... As an immigrant, a child of a single parent and the first person in my family to go to college, the imposter syndrome kicks in all the time... tomorrow is second year of MFA and my first day teaching an undergraduate course for the first time, terrifying and exciting all at once to be making my dream - a reality. eternally grateful for finding your channel. thank you!
@BrisaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness!!! Thank you for such a lovely and kind comment! I am so happy you find some encouragement from what I am sayin. I try really hard to make grad school less intimidating and it's really affirming to know this channel has some positive impact. I have videos about teaching if you need it!!! I also would know to how your first day went!?
I really like how you talk and how you explain things. I’m getting ready for my masters and your channel has been so helpful.
@BrisaMarie
7 ай бұрын
I AM SOOO HAPPY! Thank you for leaving your opinion! I am glad that these videos have been helpful! Please let me know if you have any questions! I will do my best to keep helping as much as I can!
Thanks for sharing! Love the flow of the video
@BrisaMarie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!! I really really appreciate the compliment! :)
This is very important. Thank You🙏🏾
@BrisaMarie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment!!
Thanks so much for making this video! Very useful
@BrisaMarie
2 жыл бұрын
Of course! I'm so happy you found it useful!! Thank you for commenting!
Insta sub! Great content. Your point about accepting the "small" wins hits hard!
@BrisaMarie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much!!! I am so happy you found parts of my video useful!!! It makes me feel good to know I'm putting out content that resonates with people! Please let me know if you have any ideas or questions that I could help with!
Thank you so much for your help and tips
@BrisaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Of course!!!! Thank you so much for commenting and leaving such positive energy!
Thank you for this!
@BrisaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Of course!!! Thank you!!
I appreciate this.
@BrisaMarie
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you! Thank you for always watching!!! 💙
Your videos are always helpful in reducing the stress of graduate school unknowns! The hardest part I am facing now is finding affordable rentals in a college town for my family! Especially important because I have to be on campus so early for GA training.
@BrisaMarie
Жыл бұрын
I am so happy you find these videos useful! I try really hard to help people feel more confident and prepared for grad school! And yes!!! housing is a bit a of task when you are moving to grad school! I always suggest asking around if you havent. Sometimes departments know special programs or locations that can be really helpful! Other times you just have to rely on apartments.com lol at least I did hahaha GOOD LUCK! Please let me know if you have any questions or anything!
I’m just starting out but oddly enough, my workload in terms of strictly reading is only slightly more but I was a history major in undergrad. However, the expectations of me and my analysis are much more demanding, not to mention research.
@BrisaMarie
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! What is expected does change very much. I am happy to hear that the work load isn't too overwhelming and you have developed the skill the balance them!!! That is amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience!
@lnd1998
2 жыл бұрын
@@BrisaMarie thank you! Your videos have definitely helped me develop better reading skills and pace myself better
@BrisaMarie
2 жыл бұрын
That's so wonderful!!!! That makes me so happy! Thank you for sharing that with me!
..". and just make sure there's no typos" hahaha!
@BrisaMarie
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha typos are the bain of my existence lol I just hope others avoid my many mistakes hahaha