The transition from high school to college can be incredibly uncomfortable. And still, the transition from college to the real world is abrupt, discombobulating, and not talked about nearly enough. Twentysomethings, best friends, and recent graduates Robert Cain ‘21 and Victoria Gilbert ‘21 finished school in the middle of a global pandemic overly burdened by economic uncertainty and a discouraging job market. In response to these challenges, the creative duo shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned as they live, laugh, and desperately search for clarity and security in the postgrad moment. They discuss the societal expectations that frustrate them and the useful wisdom that aligns them, informing students, professionals, and leaders in a lighthearted manner. <br/><br/><a href="https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">theaftergradpodcast.substack.com</a>
The Aftergrad Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Robert Cain and Victoria Gilbert
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The transition from high school to college can be incredibly uncomfortable. And still, the transition from college to the real world is abrupt, discombobulating, and not talked about nearly enough. Twentysomethings, best friends, and recent graduates Robert Cain ‘21 and Victoria Gilbert ‘21 finished school in the middle of a global pandemic overly burdened by economic uncertainty and a discouraging job market. In response to these challenges, the creative duo shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned as they live, laugh, and desperately search for clarity and security in the postgrad moment. They discuss the societal expectations that frustrate them and the useful wisdom that aligns them, informing students, professionals, and leaders in a lighthearted manner. <br/><br/><a href="https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">theaftergradpodcast.substack.com</a>
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July 16, 2023
Decode the Future, Part II (w/ Elizabeth Ann Gilbert)
<p>In Part 2 of this conversation about the future, we close out the season with a special guest. Victoria’s younger sister, Elizabeth Ann Gilbert, joins us to talk about her postgrad plans after graduating from West Point a few months ago. Together, we reflect on the bittersweet emotions associated with finishing an undergraduate degree and contemplate the potential impacts of speculative futures in work, education, and society. We’ll be back for Season 3 in Fall 2023.</p><p>Follow The Aftergrad Podcast on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/theaftergradpodcast/">Instagram</a>. View the visual podcast on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn5tjJnFd5dmLltdsCF38HA">YouTube</a>. Subscribe to <a target="_blank" href="https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com/">The Aftergrad Newsletter</a> via Substack.</p><p>Got a crazy confession about adulting? Looking for advice on navigating postgrad life? Let Robert and Victoria offer you their two cents. Submit your stories, questions, or dilemmas via our <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkdyEsiUQoMS8LEZ0QfiJhsnjYFzYCkfnKrLrzfq_fPI210Q/viewform">Dear Aftergrad Submission Form</a> for a chance to have them featured in a future episode or newsletter. You can also DM us on Instagram, write us an email at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:theaftergradpodcast@gmail.com">theaftergradpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or comment on this post.</p><p>If you’re interested in playing <a target="_blank" href="https://futuretodayinstitute.com/tools/">Decode the Future</a> or want to learn more about the game, check out the links and resources offered by <a target="_blank" href="https://futuretodayinstitute.com/">Future Today Institute</a>.</p><p>Music produced by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.alysshz.com/">ALYSS</a>.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">theaftergradpodcast.substack.com</a>
May 27, 2023
Decode the Future, Part I
<p>It can be quite intimidating to think about the future, especially when there is so much uncertainty and rapid innovation in technology. But it’s a practice that helps us expand our imagination around what’s possible and prepare for the inevitable shifts in culture, work, and beyond. In thinking about potential possibilities for society and ourselves, we briefly discuss some speculative futures and introduce a game called Decode the Future that we’ll ultimately play in our next episode.</p><p>Follow The Aftergrad Podcast on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/theaftergradpodcast/">Instagram</a>. View the visual podcast on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn5tjJnFd5dmLltdsCF38HA">YouTube</a>. Subscribe to <a target="_blank" href="https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com/">The Aftergrad Newsletter</a> via Substack.</p><p>Got a crazy confession about adulting? Looking for advice on navigating postgrad life? Let Robert and Victoria offer you their two cents. Submit your stories, questions, or dilemmas via our <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkdyEsiUQoMS8LEZ0QfiJhsnjYFzYCkfnKrLrzfq_fPI210Q/viewform">Dear Aftergrad Submission Form</a> for a chance to have them featured in a future episode or newsletter. You can also DM us on Instagram, write us an email at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:theaftergradpodcast@gmail.com">theaftergradpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or comment on this post.</p><p>If you’re interested in playing <a target="_blank" href="https://futuretodayinstitute.com/tools/">Decode the Future</a> or want to learn more about the game, check out the links and resources offered by <a target="_blank" href="https://futuretodayinstitute.com/">Future Today Institute</a>.</p><p>Music produced by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.alysshz.com/">ALYSS</a>.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">theaftergradpodcast.substack.com</a>
May 5, 2023
Emotional Risks
<p>A common characteristic of the postgrad moment is separation from friends. And in the era of social media, it can oftentimes feel as though we are totally alone in our emotions and experiences, even though we have immediate access to virtual spaces and online communities regardless of where we might be physically located in the world. Symptoms of loneliness and isolation are becoming more prevalent, especially among recent grads who are struggling to find their footing in careers and relationships. But is loneliness or isolation the same as solitude? If so, how can we begin to feel less alone? If not, what makes solitude unique and why should we be comfortable with this condition in the first place? In thinking about the ways in which people promote mental health on the internet, we contemplate the relevance of community and postgrad collaboration, ultimately advocating for a culture of healing together rather than struggling quietly in depression, disconnection, or self-pity.</p><p>Follow The Aftergrad Podcast on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/theaftergradpodcast/">Instagram</a>. View the visual podcast on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn5tjJnFd5dmLltdsCF38HA">YouTube</a>. Subscribe to <a target="_blank" href="https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com/">UNLEARN</a>, The Aftergrad Newsletter.</p><p>Got a crazy confession about adulting? Looking for advice on navigating postgrad life? Let Robert and Victoria offer you their two cents. Submit your stories, questions, or dilemmas via our <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkdyEsiUQoMS8LEZ0QfiJhsnjYFzYCkfnKrLrzfq_fPI210Q/viewform">Dear Aftergrad Submission Form</a> for a chance to have them featured in a future episode or newsletter. You can also DM us on Instagram, write us an email at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:theaftergradpodcast@gmail.com">theaftergradpodcast@gmail.com</a>, or comment on this post.</p><p>In this episode, we reference “<a target="_blank" href="https://internetprincess.substack.com/p/no-good-alone">No Good Alone</a>” by Rayne Fisher-Quann and “<a target="_blank" href="https://theamericanscholar.org/solitude-and-leadership/">Solitude and Loneliness</a>” by William Deresiewicz. Robert also wrote an essay titled “<a target="_blank" href="https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com/p/the-enduring-strength-of-postgrad">The Enduring Strength of Postgrad Partnership</a>” in which he reflects on aspects of his postgrad journey thus far and elaborates on the importance of communicating with fellow recent grads when navigating the transition from academic institution to adulthood.</p><p>Music produced by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.alysshz.com/">ALYSS</a>.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">theaftergradpodcast.substack.com</a>
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