I'm Brisa Marie and I have a PhD in Culture and Performance (CAP) from UCLA's World Arts and Cultures/Dance Department. I spent my whole life dreaming about getting a PhD and I tried my very best to prepare for grad school. Unfortunately, I realized somethings are HARD TO PREPARE for, ESPECIALLY if you don't know where to start, are the first person in your family to pursue higher education, and are a student from historically marginalized populations. I wanted so bad to be a doctor and luckily, I had a strong support system, a family that loved me, and a lot of privilege to figure things out the long and hard way. Some of us aren't as lucky. As a result of this reality, I wanted to make a resource that helps people get into grad school, find grad advice once they're there, learn more about graduate life, and how to do research. This channel answers questions that demystify what is graduate school while giving my advice on how to thrive as a graduate student at any stage!
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Thank you!! Helpful
Of course! Thank you for commenting!
📏🖼📜 is the UCLA PhD diploma 11x14?
So I haven't gotten mine yet... but after a little googling I think it's 8 x 11 cuz its mailed in a 9.5 x 12.5 envelope :) but I don't know for sure!
I'm so glad I found this video!!! I JUST completed my PhD, and I'm trying to sort through my feelings and put the pieces of my life back together while also pursuing the next steps. It's A LOT but I now have a lot more free time so definitely feel disoriented or "disregulated" without my normal routine lol. It's nice to know that it's not out of the norm.
Yes! it is also validating to me to read your comment because I REALLY resonate with you! I wish more people talked about this feeling but I am glad we can share this space in this community together! Thank you for commenting!
how do you deal with gaslighting in the academia and toxic hierarchical research. If graduated students have a Stockholm Syndrome for appeasing culture, should you also receive such kind of culture if your not accustomed to such with your personal standards or morals of what educators should be. How to address this in academic settings who are fond of traumatizing learners for what they call standards.
Academia can be toxic and gaslighting is real!! i think you are asking a lot of questions that are important but have many different answers. For me I try to separate myself form people that I think are mentally harmful. This sometimes has the consequence that things may be more difficult later in the future but to me its worth it. For others it may not be. I also noticed when you find a community of people who are not toxic it can actually make things easier so again to me its worth ditching the toxic people and replacing them with non-toxic people even if it is my advisor! i have a video that talks about how I suggest people handle switching their advisors and responding to toxicness but it may not be the best answer for you! Please always trust your gut! Heres the video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGht2c-Plty2m6Q.htmlsi=ocvcCqh5XjCORaen
I made a comment about Plus loans and included Parent plus. Your video came in while I was busy reviewing loans for work. Then I realized you were talking about Graduate plus and thought i deleted the comment. I work in financial aid and award all types of financial aid. I’ve worked in higher education for 24 years hearing about financial aid never gets boring to me.
I am sooo happy you found this video! thank you for taking the time to comment! I genuinely appreciate it! I am also super proud to hear that someone with 24 years experience in financial aid sees this video as interesting! That lets me know I am on the right path! hahaha! Thank you for commenting!!!
@@BrisaMarieYour information is the most accurate that I’ve heard. You’re doing a great job!
What do you about the Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety from Harvard ? Is that worth it ?
Hi! That is a super personal question! I do think if you work in healthcare and you want a degree because it will help you achieve your goals GO FOR IT~! I don't know enough about the healthcare field to give much more input than that. I do have a video that talks about how to decide on a program that may be helpful : Watch here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGhkzdaCm9G5mKg.html
@@BrisaMarie thank you for your reply I’ll watch it!
Federal Loans
Thats definitely something I relied on!
Thanks for the info. But I truly feel this country sets its citizens up for failure. The fact that interest acrrues while you're in school is savagely cruel. The employment standards demand higher education, and the federal government makes it almost impossible.
I genuinely cannot disagree with you. What you say makes perfect sense. Its a horrible system and that makes "following your dreams" basically financially impossible. Thank you for taking the time to comment!
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!
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 the pay scale breakdown! No one usually addresses this, especially the numbers that are included but no one actually makes. I'm preparing to apply for programs and stipend/income is a huge factor for me coming from industry.
YES! It was really confusing to me when I first started and no really ever sat down and explained it to me. Because of that i was getting paid WAYYY less than I thought I was supposed to! All that to say... I am glad it was helpful and hopefully you can avoid the mistakes i made!
This video was beneficial. Thank you!
I am so so glad! thank you for commenting!
Unfortunately this is my masters experience. Yes masters not PhD. I have lost any confidence of even trying for slave labour of a PhD.
I know it doesn't make it better, but you are not alone. many people experience this at all levels of academia. I am so sorry this is your experience you do not deserve to feel this way. And I hope that you are able to leave this experience and find support to not have to carry this bad experience with you forever!!! Thank you for sharing your experience and being so honest! I genuinely appreciate you! Your comment will help many others feel less alone!
Hi hon. Do a deep dive! Please❤
You got it! thank you for commenting!
Thank you for explaining the percentages, they're somewhat sneaky on the chart
Of course! they were really hard for me to understand at first, so I am happy I can help!
Thank you. I simply nodded my head yes throughout the entire video. Whoop! Break it down girrrl!! Here's a tip from my writing experience... Yes, I had to learn the hard way... TURN OFF THE SWIPE MODE ON MY PHONE KEYBOARD. Not only will it not recognize sentence sense or misspelled words or grammar; it will take words and make other words with that original word. Also, proof read continuously out loud and have the support team do the same.
THANK YOU! Thank you for taking the time and sharing your experiences and things you learned. You have no idea how much that can help others. Thank you for helping make this community better!!!
What an amazing video! Congrats on the effort you've put on here. I'm a Brazilian preparing for a PhD position at Purdue University, and I am still trying to figure out how to afford the education costs while providing for myself in the U.S. I am absolutely thankful for coming across your channel to help me along the way. You just got a new subscriber! =D
Parabens!! Grad school is such a huge milestone! Please if you have any questions do not hesitate to comment! I will do my best to help as much as I can!
Thanx for info keep going Queen ase'
Of course! thank you for commenting!!
Thank you, life saver!
Of course!!! thank you!
Specialized programs are undergrad or grad? I mean like certificates for around 2 months...
Hi! so it depends, but in general they are kind of their own thing. So if harvard has a specialized certificate in diversity leadership or business after the 2-3 months you will have that certification but it wouldn't be the same as a degree. That doesn't mean they are unimportant because they can really be helpful with getting raises or switching fields. But they just aren't accredited in the same way degrees are!
Thank you! As someone out of undergrad for 4 years now and considering a return for a dual masters program this is beyond helpful!
I am soooo happy! Please let me know if you have any questions! I will do my best to help in the best ways I can!
Thanks!
Of course! thank you!
Thanks so much for your straightforward advice
Of course!!!! Thank you so much for commenting!!!
Is there beeping? In the background? It makes the video unwatchable
Hi! Yes! There absolutely was a beeping. I am sorry that it made the video hard to watch. I COMPLETELY understand. IF you still need/want the information the video does have a full transcript that is publicly available and provided by KZread. But I also totally get it if not! Thank you for commenting!
Thank you so much. Love from Bangladesh
Of course! Thank you for commenting :D
Definitely glad you’re ok! Love you so much!! This vlog was really good ❤
THANK THANK YOU! LOVE YOU! I appreciate your support <3
I love this. Authentic, entertaining and so beautiful friend!! Keep these coming
THANK YOU! I Love you so much!
Thank you for validating my need for space and not needing to prove to everyone that I deserve or earned my time off or rest. I needed to hear this after passing my qualifying exam and taking a month off and feeling guilty for not jumping back into work immediately.
YES! Rest is necessary and I am so happy that this video resonated with you! Also CONGRATS on finishing you exams! That is a HUGE step!
Thanks for sharing but I don’t understand why that research was so difficult and time consuming.
Hi! For you it may not be! For me I moved to two new countries, had to learn a new language and had to pay for it all by myself (so I was working part time through out the process) this, in addition to trying to figure out what it was I wanted to do and building time to think and write really felt like a lot for me. HOWEVER it doesn't have to be like that and for many people ESPECIALLY if you are doing research from past projects that you did in other degrees it can be very straightforward and simple!
I'm a new subscriber. I love your page and appreciate your content. Thanks!! I just completed my Master's and have been heavily debating if I want to go that Doctorate route or not. And are we supposed to be applying for funding if we are applying to fully funded programs?
Hi! Thank you for subscribing and commenting! I would highly suggest that if you can to apply for funding at the same time. That way you can do your best to put your best foot forward to not have to depend on others to assure you have money for your PhD process! I do have a playlist all about funding grad school if you would like it here it is! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fICF0shqZb3QnKg.html
Thanks for the tips! I found them very useful.
Of course! I am happy to help! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
It does not make sense. I got accepted into degree programs but was rejected by some. I am a very honest person. I am glad I got into the legal field because I will ensure the colleges who rejected me get shut down and pay for their crimes by the laws and policies others and I passed.
Every school is different and it is really hard to understand why one school would accept you while another one will reject you! I am so sorry that you had bad experiences, but happy that you are still on your own path to success! Congrats!
@@BrisaMarie Thank you. The school who rejected me will be shutdown and never told me the reason. I don’t care how different schools are. Those schools will regret it and pay the price by being shutdown. It will come back on them. I told everyone not to go to these schools and made a statement about them as a revenge and mess up their reputation.
@joytimmons wishing you the best!
what is a Dissertation?
Hi! So in short it is the final major product required for all PhDs in the US to earn their degree. But if you want more details I have a video that discusses all the nitty gritty info! Watch it Here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5pny5OindDKp9I.htmlsi=piec4HX9hKV1DhIT
Thank you, this is very helpful. Because I find myself using exactly too many descriptive words and quotes.
I am SOOOO happy this was helpful. I really enjoy writing but i can/do many of these things tooo... thats why I made the video ahhaha so people can learn from my mistakes hahaha So I am happy that we have some synergy going on! And my mistakes are helpin you!
Hey Dr. Flores! I love this video! You are so real and we need more transparency with people once receiving their PhD and the journey towards achieving success once venturing out into the "Real World!" I know you will absolutely find your way into exactly what your heart is yearning to do for your career. I totally understand trying to figure out what to do when what you thought you wanted to do is not it anymore! Keep going, searching, talking it out, and asking others in different careers with a PhD. Nonprofits, corporations, and governmental companies all can use your expertise somehow! I can't wait to watch you find your passion in the ideal position waiting just for you to connect and thrive in the blink of an eye!
Thank you so so so so much for you kind and supportive words! They mean so much to me! Thank you for being so encouraging!
@BrisaMarie I finally start my PhD journey next week!! July 8, 2024 online with National University Education program!!
@QueenDiva YOU'RE AMAZING!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! PLEASE KEEP ME UPDATED!
@@BrisaMarie Absolutely!!! I will start reading your dissertation this week! I wanted to wait until I started my PhD program to be inspired!!😊👑🩷🙌🙌
My god, thank you so much. I so feel like I don't belong.
I am sorry that you feel like you don't belong. Trust me, I have felt that too. I hope that you are able to find your community at your school and if not the #FuturePhD community is always here for all grads of all kinds!
Hi Brisa :) I have a question about "Hidden Curriculum." For example in the Phd in Culture&Perf the handbook says only 4 core classes (200, 201, 202, 204). What's the hidden curriculum? Do they make you take electives you don't want to take? Do they kind of choose which classes you take or do you have full control over which classes you take? Which electives do they make you take?
Hi! Thank you for being patient with me. So a hidden curriculum more times than not describes things that are about the department/university's culture or personalities and not actual classes. As for WACD the only classes you have to take are the ones you already identified. From there it is all about what makes you happy! Which is nice. I took mostly art history courses while I was there! So you really do have free range! A better example of a hidden curriculum is : as a student you are not required to publish to graduate and there aren't any resources in the department to tell you how to publish or to support your publication process. However, a department gives more money to students who do publish but you wouldnt know that until someone tells you. so that would be more of an example of a hidden curriculum. Because its technically not required... but really does impact your success!
@@BrisaMarie Thank you! You are very appreciated!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🥰
@Caroli.Colibri of course!!! Thank you for commenting!!! I appreciate you!
Do I get it correctly that you can apply for TA since you're accepted at grad school? Please, correct me if I'm wrong 🙏
Hi! So every school is different. Some may have a more formal process and maybe in that case it probably depends on that process. Some departments guarentee a TA-ship the moment you get on campus... other dont lol. But I didn't techincally apply. What I did was informally email different people to see if I could secure a TA-ship once I got onto campus. And it luckily worked out for me and I was able to get hired because I was reaching out to the people in charge of the class I wanted to teach. I think being proactive can never hurt, but it technically doesn't always work.
Thank you for sharing 🙏
Of course! Thank you for commenting!!!
Totally hear and feel this! I came into my PhD *not* thinking I would pursue academia, but I've more recently started to appreciate some of the affordances of being a professor and being "supported" by the resources of a university. I feel like I'm really at a fork in the road where I see both directions being full of possibilities, and whether I'm leaning one way or the other really changes the questions I ask, the experiences and skills I try to develop, the work and relationships I prioritize. I LOVE the way you ended this conversation thinking about possibilities. There are countless ways to do the work we want to do in the world, we just have to be bold enough to imagine and enact those ways.
Thank you for your comment! I felt it to my CORE! Yes exactly we have to be creative and imagine new pathways to get to the desired path!!!! I am happy that we are going through these things together in community and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and share your feelings! Thank you!
Where can you apply for grants?
Hi! So every degree and program has different places scholarships are held. For the most part I would suggest starting with googling things related to you and your degree. I would also ask your school if they are familiar with any scholarships that some or many of their students have earned while in the program. (Some schools have grants in the program and/or university. Other require you to apply outside of the univeristy) Here is a video on how I find grants, but it will be slightly different for your since you are in a MBA program : kzread.info/dash/bejne/oX5owaxxlMnAYZs.htmlsi=0iBNEFsPNfQSyVet
I had no idea that the university pays for your degree I am going to an MBA currently, but this says a lot. Thank you for this video.
OF course! Also if you are unfamilar there are also scholarships for MBAs when I applied to MBA school (i got rejected from the school but actually won a scholarship lol). There is the consortium scholarship for MBAs and FORTE i think also has some scholarships. Not that your asked, but just in case it is helpful!
Hello Brisa, please i would like to ask what part of my undergraduate thesis i should cut off to make a 20 page writing sample. my undergraduate thesis is 56 pages long.
Hmmm That is a great question, but unfortunately I really can't tell you. Because it is not as easy as remove this or that. It really is what part do you think shows your BEST writing skills that are relevant to the degree you want!
Hi Brisa 😊 My name is Anabeth and I’m staring my graduate program at UCLA this fall as a family nurse practitioner. Your videos are so helpful on preparing for TA applications in general. Thank you so much for this video❤
HI! CONGRATS! THAT IS SOOO AMAZING! I am so excited for you! If you don't mind, I woud love to hear updates on your journey at UCLA! It would be soooo interesting! I am also very happy that you find these videos useful and that helped you feel prepared for your TA apps! Thank you for sharing that with me and taking the time to comment!
Hi, I need some assistance from you. So I applied for the Unsubsidized loan and my college received it but is yet to confirm the amount of aid to be provided, the maximum loan that I can get from it is $20,500. However, my program costs around $59,000 for 1 academic year. Since it's not enough, should I apply for the grad plus loan requesting $38,500?. Also, when should I apply for a grad plus loan? after my university notifies me regarding the aid provided via Unsubsidized? or can I apply right away?
Hi! So I can't give financial advice because I am not a financial expert and every circumstance is different. Plus each school has its own requirements and policies. But I can tell you what I did and what some options may be. I requested all the loans I could my first year just to make sure I had enough money. THEN after my semester started and I had a TAship and a job I was able to retroactively reduce my loans to only EXACTLY what I need. So in that way I didn't have to take all the loans I asked for and my loan amount was able to decrease. But had I needed it, I would have had access to the maximum amount. I think when in doubt it is alway best to speak directly with the financial aid people at your institution but that was how I handled it. I hope that was helpful.
Hiya! Can you talk more about the different research styles available in grad programs? You mentioned looking for a program that includes visual analysis in this video, but what are some other examples? I also am not a huge fan of reading, but would want to gain research through experience like interviews perhaps. Not sure if that's even an option. Thank you!
Hi! Soooo there are sooooo many options for methods and it would be hard to really explain them well in a comment. I do have this video on methods ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5iEyrV9XbKalaQ.htmlsi=YUhWb-6TDM8Br8FQ ) but im not sure if it will answer all your questions. If you watch it and still have questions would you mind commented again. And that way I can try and make a follow up video that really gets into the weeds of methods to be more helpful?
I love your honesty! Thank you, Brisa. You are helping me alot. Excellent video.
I am soooo happy that my honesty is helpful (cuz sometimes being honest can feel very vulnerable lol)! And that it is helping you! Please if you have any questions DO NOT hesitate to ask!
i really wish i knew more independent academics but i don't know where/how to find any! i only just graduated high school and new to it all but glad i found you now! you're channel, website and linked resources are all super helpful, so please keep it up :) you're work doesn't go unnoticed in any regard ❤
Wow! You are really doing such a great job thinking ahead! Its okay that you don't know many independent scholars yet. You are still very early in your journey! And honestly they are very hard to find, or I wouldn't have asked for help in this video (ahhaha). I am so happy that his channel is helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions about anything! I am so happy you are a part of this community!
I had a similar reaction. The way these institutions are treating students has really made me rethink my future some. I’m still moving forward with my phd but being in academia has really removed itself from post doc life
Valid! I love that you are still moving forward with your education as a PhD but are brave enough to consider other pathways... as you see I am still very much grappling with that but your resolve is inspiring! Thank you for commenting!