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Episode 43: Beyond the Degree: Navigating Post-Grad Possibilities


 

Some of you may be halfway through your first Fall semester of college, and others might be midway through your last Fall semester. Whichever path you are on, there might be some trepidation about the future. Do you even like your major? What are your plans after you graduate? Should you go straight into grad school? 


You’re in luck because this week, we are taking things back to a listener favorite with a replay of Beyond the Degree: Navigating Post-Grad Possibilities!


This episode features a special guest, my good friend, Teraysha Griffin. She sits down to chat with me about her experience of traveling overseas before starting a master’s program and highlights the power of considering all your options. 


So, whether you're debating the ivory tower or considering a detour to discover the world like Teraysha did, this episode invites you to join the conversation. Embrace the uncertainty, relish the possibilities, and let us be your companions in this exploration of life after college.


Here are the highlights:

(02:13) Different Paths to Grad School

(05:19) Considering All Options

(10:21) Non-Linear Paths and Timing

(15:45) Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity

(17:43) Trust Your Own Timing

(22:00) Paying Dues and Taking Detours

(33:54) Lessons Learned 


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Connect with Teraysha:

Teraysha Griffin currently serves as the Director of Institutional Research & Assessment at the College of International Security Affairs (CISA) at the National Defense University. Teraysha has over 15 years of experience in higher education with a focus on institutional effectiveness, program evaluation, academic assessment processes, and accreditation.

Teraysha holds a B.S. in Anthropology from the College of Charleston and a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University. Having worked in Japan for 2 years as an English Instructor, she speaks Japanese and has traveled extensively in Asia. Teraysha enjoys working out and playing the violin in her church's orchestra.




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