S3E7: Midsemester Check-In: Proposals, TEDx Talks, and Teaching Challenges

We’re halfway through the semester, so it’s time for a real check-in.In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we take a step back to share what we’re currently navigating in our graduate journeys. Halima walks us through what happens after defending a dissertation proposal and what that transition really feels like. Kelsey talks about preparing for her upcoming TEDxBGSU talk while also navigating PhD applications. And John reflects on the challenges of teaching a new course and what he’s learning along the way.This episode is honest, reflective, and very much in real time — the wins, the uncertainty, and everything in between.If you’re in the middle of a semester and trying to figure things out as you go, this one will feel familiar.