Real Talk: A UGA Mentor Program Podcast

Navigating Graduate & Professional School

June 14, 2023 UGA Mentor Program Season 3 Episode 14
Real Talk: A UGA Mentor Program Podcast
Navigating Graduate & Professional School
Show Notes

Are you considering pursuing a graduate or professional degree?  UGA Alumni Mentors Mary Catherine Meno (AB '21) and Will Panter (BMUS '21) share their insights on how to navigate graduate and professional school successfully. As recent graduates, they provide a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities that graduate school presents, and offer practical tips on topics such as time management, networking, building relationships, and selecting the best graduate program for your needs and interests.

Mary Catherine Meno is a December 2021 UGA graduate. She studied Cognitive Science, Psychology, and Computer Science. After graduating, she worked with Truist as an Experience Design Graduate Research Intern. She is now pursuing a Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design at the University of Washington.

Will Panter received his Music Education degree from UGA in May 2021. He worked as an Assistant Director of Bands at South Effingham Middle School before beginning his Master of Music Conducting degree at Wester Michigan University. 

Whether you're considering applying to graduate school or currently navigating the coursework and demands of a graduate program, this episode has something for you.

For more information about the UGA Mentor Program, visit mentor.uga.edu