In this season of The Psychology PhD, we are chatting with students in our program to provide a glimpse into their unique backgrounds and experiences prior to pursuing a PhD. For this particular episode, we meet Manasi Jayakumar, a fourth-year PhD student advised by Dr. Mariam Aly.

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Additional Episodes from This Season:

Episode 1 (Interview with Anna Vannucci):

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Episode 3 (Interview with Emily Nakkawita):

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Episode 4 (Interview with Hannah Tarder-Stoll):

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Episodes from Season 1 (Grad Program Applications):

Episode 1 (Introduction to the Psychology PhD):

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Episode 2 (Getting Organized for PhD Program Applications):

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Episode 3 (CVs and Resumes):

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Episode 4 (Research Experience and Recommendation Letters)

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Episode 5 (Writing Your Statement of Purpose):

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Episode 6 (Preparing for Interviews)

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Credits:

Hosted by Monica Thieu

Music by Paul A. Bloom

Transcribed by Arlene Lormestoire

Edited by John Thorp

Produced by Emily Nakkawita