In this prequel episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana sits alone in her office and talks to herself (see, this is why the podcast will always feature guests). Most of the rambling includes introducing who she is and what the heck she's doing here. She also presents the set up for the podcast: Day in the Life episodes, Conversations about Diverse Identities and Racism in Academia, and themed episodes (like, Mental Health in Grad School or Resources for Efficiency). This episode also includes encouragement, like reminding listeners that no one is alone through this long (and sometimes painful) journey, and promises, like that no one will ever have to listen to Elana talk to her for 7 straight minutes ever again.

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Transcripts edited by Kayden Stockwell, follow him @KaydenStockwell and at www.kaydenstockwell.com

Music provided by:
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes
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