Three Degrees
Three Degrees is a Towson University podcast hosted by Steph Sundermann-Zinger that brings together three graduate students who have one major thing in common—though that one thing changes from episode to episode. From navigating parenthood to managing career changes to tackling imposter syndrome, they share their ups, downs, and everything in between. Whether you're considering grad school, currently enrolled, or simply curious about what it's like, Three Degrees offers an honest and relatable look at the lived experiences of today’s students and gives voice to the challenges, growth, and resilience behind the pursuit of an advanced degree.
Three Degrees
Three Degrees: Season 1 Trailer
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Grad school. It's a huge commitment and it's a different experience for everyone. When I was doing research, I didn't feel like I was involved enough or as smart as them to be doing research. And so I kind of thought, you know, is that for me? Am I smart enough to be doing research? Am I organized enough to be doing research? you know, having one of my online classes and trying to blur my background. But then at the back, my kids are doing gymnastics, my two younger daughters, and like one of them, like, fell and knocked stuff over. And it's like, what are you guys doing? Do you not see what? there's the fear of failure, but there's also the fear of success. Because when I do succeed, what if I can't maintain that? Students come from different backgrounds and they bring different life experiences So I had already applied to the program when I had found out that I was pregnant. Granted, this was all part of my master plan about how I can do everything. Sure. Why not? Back home, you have this, support network. And then now to come and it's like you wash your own dishes, you have to cook. I have to do all the drop offs and pickups, In my gap year, I worked in environmental education. I worked at a zoo, and, I worked at a for county conservation board in Iowa. And I felt like, yeah, I do have a place in the space of conservation and science and, you know, education. wherever they come from and whatever program they choose to pursue. Every graduate student has a story. Three degrees explores the places where those stories intersect. I'm your host, Steph Sundermann-Zinger, and I invite you to join me as we dive deeper into the lives and experiences of Towson University graduate students from a wide range of disciplines. We'll explore what sets them apart and more importantly, what brings them together. If you are curious about the grad school experience, keep listening. You might be surprised by what you learn.