by John Acquaful
The Graduate Students Den podcast explores the highs, lows, and everything in between regarding grad school. Whether you’re navigating coursework, research, funding, or just trying to survive, we’re here to keep it real. Each week, we bring candid conversations, personal experiences, and insights to help you make the most of your grad school journey. So grab your coffee, take a break from that never-ending reading list, and join us as we dive into today’s topic.
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April 21, 2026
<p>The semester is over… or at least almost.</p><p>In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we take a step back to reflect on the highs, the challenges, and everything in between. From unexpected stress to personal wins, we share what this semester actually looked like behind the scenes.</p><p>We talk about what worked, what didn’t, what we’re leaving behind, and what we’re carrying into the next semester. This is an honest, unfiltered check-in on grad school life — the growth, the pressure, and the lessons that don’t show up on a transcript.</p><p>If you’re wrapping up your semester and trying to make sense of it all, this one’s for you.</p>
April 15, 2026
<p>In this episode, we sit down to talk about the age gaps that exist inside graduate programs — the 22-year-olds who feel like impostors among experienced cohort-mates, the 35-year-olds who've been told they're starting too late, and the institutional structures that quietly assume every student arrived straight from undergrad with no mortgage, no kids, and infinite time.</p><p>We read two Reddit posts from real graduate students navigating exactly this, and react in real time. We talk about imposter syndrome, supervisor dynamics, financial pressures, and what a more age-inclusive grad school might actually look like.</p><p>Whether you're thinking about applying, currently in a program, or just graduate-school-curious — this one is for you.</p>
March 24, 2026
<p>In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we’re joined by Dr. Debipreeta Rahut, whose journey spans journalism, academia, and continents.</p><p>From Kolkata, India, to earning her PhD in Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University, and now teaching at the University of Mississippi, Dr. Rahut shares what it really takes to navigate graduate school as an international student while building a meaningful academic career.</p><p>We explore her experiences balancing teaching and research, building community in a new environment, and navigating the cultural and professional transitions that come with studying abroad.</p><p>Dr. Rahut also walks us through her research at the intersection of gender, media, and technology, including her work on digital activism during COVID-19 and her critique of how knowledge from the Global South is often treated in academia.</p><p>This episode is thoughtful, honest, and deeply reflective — touching on identity, resilience, and what it means to find your place in academia across borders.</p><p>If you’re an international student, aspiring academic, or simply curious about the realities of graduate school beyond the classroom, this conversation is for you.</p>
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The Graduate Students Den podcast explores the highs, lows, and everything in between regarding grad school. Whether you’re navigating coursework, research, funding, or just trying to survive, we’re here to keep it real.
Each week, we bring candid conversations, personal experiences, and insights to help you make the most of your grad school journey. So grab your coffee, take a break from that never-ending reading list, and join us as we dive into today’s topic.
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