Best Pa Vue Podcasts (2024)

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On Ending Year 2 of Grad School 16:44

2y ago16:44

16:44

In this episode, Pa shares two lessons she learned at the end of year 2 of grad school. Show notes: Episode 43: On Starting the Semester Successfully Episode 22: On How to Write a Personal Statement Episode 21: On How to Write a Statement of Purpose How to Write a Personal Statement Workbook Thank you for listening. Make sure to subscribe to this p…

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On Starting the Semester Successfully 16:37

2+ y ago16:37

16:37

In this episode, Pa shares how she plans for the beginning of the semester. Show notes: Episode 38: On Making Friends (or Not) in Grad School Literature Review Spreadsheet Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On Doing Everything with Intention in Grad School 23:18

2+ y ago23:18

23:18

In this episode, Pa discusses her experience with intentionality in grad school. Show notes Great British Bake Off Episode 2 Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the showBy Pa Vue

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On Becoming Educated with Nancy Xiong 1:10:10

2+ y ago1:10:10

1:10:10

In this episode, Pa talks to Nancy Xiong, an Economic and Community Development Leader by day and a Creative Artist by night, about her educational journey. They discuss their experiences as Hmong girls and the opportunities education provided for them to understand themselves in relation to the world. Show notes www.nancyxiong.com Kimberlee Crensh…

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On 5 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Say No to Stuff in Grad School 27:37

2+ y ago27:37

27:37

In this episode, Pa talks about 5 reasons why it’s hard to say no to stuff in grad school. She explains the importance of learning how to say no and shares some tips on how to say no. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On How to Write a Statement of Purpose [REPOST] 24:16

2+ y ago24:16

24:16

It's application season! As such I'm re-releasing this episode to help anyone who is in the process of working on their statement of purpose. In this episode, I talk about what a statement of purpose is and share the steps I took to writing my statement of purpose. Show Notes: Episode 3 Episode 11 Episode 19 How to write introductions Ways to begin…

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On Making Friends (or Not) in Grad School 14:45

3y ago14:45

14:45

In this episode, Pa discusses why some people choose not to be friends with their classmates in grad school and why she chooses to. Show notes: Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 6 Episode 33 Episode 34 Episode 17 The Chair Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducate…

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On the First Day of School (Again) 15:32

3y ago15:32

15:32

In this episode, Pa shares experiences and thoughts from the first few days of the fall 2021 semester. Show notes: Get a copy of the Personal Statement Workbook by going to www.onbecomingeducated.com/shop Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Suppor…

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On Becoming Educated with Kaolee Yang and Olivia Xiong-Vang 1:33:00

3y ago1:33:00

1:33:00

In this episode, Pa interviews Kaolee Yang and Olivia Xiong-Vang about their educational journeys. Kaolee and Olivia were both born in Thailand and came to the U.S. as kids. Kaolee is the chief financial officer for a community action agency in Salem, Oregon. Olivia is the Project Portfolio Manager for Department of Consumer and Business Services W…

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On Finishing My First Year of Grad School 17:17

3y ago17:17

17:17

In this episode, Pa shares what she learned after finishing the first year of her PhD program at UC, Berkeley. Show notes: Robin Kimmerer Gloria Ladson-Billings Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On 8 Things to Do Now If You Plan to Apply to Grad School 26:02

3y ago26:02

26:02

In this episode, Pa shares 8 things you can do now if you plan on applying to grad school. Show notes: Romanized Popular Alphabet Pa’s spreadsheet for organizing grad school applications MCAT The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Episode 14: On Taking the GRE: A Discussion Episode 22: On How to Write a Personal Statement Episode 21: On How to Write…

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On Leaving a Stable Job to Go to Grad School 18:12

3y ago18:12

18:12

In this episode, Pa shares what it felt like to leave her position as a writing center coordinator at California State University, Chico to go to grad school. She also shares some things to consider if you are working full time and want to pursue grad school. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit …

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On Becoming Educated with Seng Alex Vang 58:06

3y ago58:06

58:06

In this episode, Pa interviews Seng Alex Vang about his educational journey. Seng currently teaches at UC, Merced, Cal State Stanislaus, and Fresno State. He is also the managing editor of Hmong American Experience, a platform that shares content about education, culture, and politics in the Hmong American community. Hmong American Experience Faceb…

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On Becoming a Race Conscious Educator 26:13

3+ y ago26:13

26:13

In this episode, Pa shares her journey with becoming a race-conscious educator. Show notes: 8 Dead in Atlanta Spa Shootings, With Fears of Anti-Asian Bias ‘Riverdale’ Star Charles Melton on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: ‘I Failed to Defend My Heritage in Fear of Retribution’ (Guest Column) Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong Raya and the Last Dragon Cultur…

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On Unlearning In Order to Learn 25:19

3+ y ago25:19

25:19

In this episode, Pa analyzes and shares her experience with unlearning and how important it is in the learning process. Show notes: On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who Is Our Real Enemy? By Michelle Kim Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning (This is an affiliate link, which means if you click on this link and make a purchase, I will receive a smal…

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On Going to Grad School During the Pandemic 25:59

3+ y ago25:59

25:59

In this episode, Pa shares some stories from her first semester of grad school during the pandemic. Instead of telling you how it was and is like to start a PhD program during the COVID-19 pandemic, she hopes to show you so that you can draw your own conclusions. Show notes: Louis Althusser Taquiera La Familia The Wretched of the Earth (This is an …

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On Becoming Educated with Alison Saechao 58:31

3+ y ago58:31

58:31

In this episode, Pa interviews Alison Saechao about her educational journey. Alison is an Educational Talent Search Specialist at Woodland Community College and shares her experience growing up in the small town of Oroville, California and her path to earning her master’s degree in history. Show Notes: Iu Mien Secret War Educational Talent Search U…

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On the Grad School Interview 15:15

3+ y ago15:15

15:15

In this episode, Pa shares her experience with her grad school interview(s) and some advice on how you can approach your own grad school interview. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On 10 Things I Learned During My First Semester of Grad School - Part 2 38:14

3+ y ago38:14

38:14

In this episode, Pa shares 10 other things she learned during her first semester of grad school. She also comments on the January 6th riot in the U.S. Capitol and shares her new Facebook group, The On Becoming Educated Aftershow, which she created for listeners to continue discussing topics from the podcast. Show Notes: Colonialism Black Lives Matt…

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On 10 Things I Learned During My First Semester of Grad School - Part 1 20:54

3+ y ago20:54

20:54

In this episode, Pa shares 10 things she learned during the first semester of her PhD program. Show Notes: How much water should you drink? Mendeley Reference Manager Zotero Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On Eating Healthy and Exercising in Grad School 19:53

3+ y ago19:53

19:53

In this episode, Pa shares why she changed her diet and added a regular exercise schedule. She also shares some of her favorite salad dressings and how she started her regular exercise schedule. Show Notes: Diaphragmatic Breathing Honey Mustard Dressing with Greek Yogurt Red Wine Vinegar Dressing with dry oregano and ground cumin (this should be en…

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On Gratitude and Self-Care in Grad School 18:24

4y ago18:24

18:24

In this episode, Pa shares how she started a gratitude challenge and how gratitude helped her access other forms of self-care. She will also be starting a new challenge on October 12, 2020, so you can follow along on Instagram and Facebook and join her. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listen…

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On How to Write a Personal Statement 27:34

4y ago27:34

27:34

In this episode, Pa gives an update on how grad school is going and shares how she approached writing a personal statement. She defines what a personal statement is and how it differs from a statement of purpose. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.co…

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On How to Write a Statement of Purpose 24:16

4y ago24:16

24:16

In this episode, Pa talks about what a statement of purpose is and shares the steps she took to writing her statement of purpose. Show Notes: Episode 3 Episode 11 Episode 19 How to write introductions Ways to begin an essay How to write conclusions Transition words and phrases Making your paper flow Email Pa at pa@bypavue.com. Subscribe to this pod…

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On Becoming Educated with Dr. Malaphone Phommasa 56:47

4y ago56:47

56:47

In this episode, Pa interviews Dr. Malaphone Phommasa about her experience getting her PhD at UC, Santa Barbara. Dr. Phommasa shares her journey to UC, Irvine, how she became interested in research, and how she navigated the different challenges of grad school. Dr. Phommasa is the Director of Academic Success Initiatives at UC, Santa Barbara. Thing…

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On 7 Things You Should Do After You’ve Decided You Want to Pursue a PhD 20:20

4y ago20:20

20:20

In this episode, Pa shares seven things you should do after you’ve decided you want to pursue a PhD. She also shares a tool she used to track her grad school search. Show Notes: Episode 3: On Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going to Grad School Episode 4: On the Importance of Mentors and Cheerleaders Episode 6: On Grad School Funding Episode …

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On Settling Into a New City 15:09

4y ago15:09

15:09

In this episode, Pa talks about moving to Berkeley amidst wildfire season and settling in to her new home. Things mentioned on the show: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers “Nres Sij Hawm” by Hue Chee Yang University of California, Berkeley Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at…

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On Learning How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Your Peers 14:41

4y ago14:41

14:41

In this episode, Pa talks about how she recently ran into imposter syndrome and comparison and how she dealt with it. She also shares some strategies she learned to use when this happens. Things mentioned in the show: Episode 9: On Imposter Syndrome Dare to Lead by Brene Brown (this is an affiliate link to bookshop.org, which supports independent b…

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On Not Getting Ahead of Yourself in Grad School 15:37

4y ago15:37

15:37

In this episode, Pa talks about why it’s important not to get ahead of yourself and shares some strategies on how to stop getting ahead of yourself. Episode 11: On What I Want to Study in Grad School Brene Brown Episode 6: On Grad School Funding Asian and Pacific Islander Council at Chico State Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her…

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On Grad School Housing 15:55

4y ago15:55

15:55

In this episode, Pa talks about the different housing options available to graduate students and shares her experience finding a place to live in Berkeley. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the show…

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On Taking the GRE 33:20

4y ago33:20

33:20

In this episode, Pa and guest Pragya Saxena discuss their experiences taking the GRE. They also make recommendations about what you should focus on if you are planning to take the GRE. Shownotes: The Official Guide to the GRE General Test (Pa’s study material - This is an affiliate link, which means if you purchase anything after clicking on this l…

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On What Scares Me Most About Going Back to Grad School 14:02

4y ago14:02

14:02

In this episode, Pa shares what scares her most about going back to grad school, and it might not be what you think it is. Things mentioned in this episode: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (This is an affiliate link, which means if you make a purchase, I'll get a small percentage of total amount you spent, which will go towards the m…

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On Becoming Educated with Carmelo Miranda 46:10

4y ago46:10

46:10

In this episode, Pa interviews her friend Carmelo Miranda about his educational journey from Compton to the University of California, Davis. Carmelo is a first generation college student who has years of experience in educational support programs. He is the MESA Assistant Director at Woodland Community College and is currently finishing his educati…

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On What I Want to Study in Grad School 17:06

4y ago17:06

17:06

Episode Description: In this episode, Pa talks about why she wants to study the Hmong language in her PhD program and how that all came about. Show Notes: Highland Peoples of Southeast Asia Hmong Language UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Follow Pa on Instagram @bypavue and t…

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On Why I Chose UC, Berkeley 14:56

4y ago14:56

14:56

In this episode, Pa shares 5 reasons why she chose to do her PhD at UC, Berkeley. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Show Notes: Episode 7: On 9 Things I Learned After Applying to 7 PhD Programs On the Art of Selecting a Graduate Program (blog po…

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On Imposter Syndrome 15:15

4y ago15:15

15:15

In this episode, Pa shares a moment that set off imposter syndrome. She also discusses how she has learned to deal with imposter syndrome, especially when it comes to applying to grad school. Things mentioned on the show: UC, Berkeley School of Education Hmong Language “Yes, Imposter Syndrome Is Real. And Here’s How to Deal with It” (from Time) “Fe…

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On Coral Reefs and What It Means to Be Educated with Dr. Cawa Tran 49:08

4y ago49:08

49:08

In this episode, Pa interviews Dr. Cawa Tran about her journey from a poor neighborhood in San Diego to the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she earned her PhD to being a professor at California State University, Chico. They discuss the amount of dedication it takes to become a professor and what it means to be educated. Follow Dr. Tran’s work o…

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On 9 Things I Learned After Applying to 7 PhD Programs 18:12

4y ago18:12

18:12

In this episode, Pa shares 9 things she learned after applying to 7 PhD programs. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com Support the showBy Pa Vue

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On Grad School Funding 20:23

4y ago20:23

20:23

In this episode, Pa talks about her relationship with money and why grad school funding is such a priority for her. She also goes over the different types of funding you should expect in grad school, especially in PhD programs. Show Notes: The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education List of Carnegie R1 and R2 Research Classifica…

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On the Vulnerability and Power of Learning New Things 13:41

4+ y ago13:41

13:41

In this episode, Pa talks about how learning requires us to be vulnerable and courageous. She also talks about the power in all of us to decide whether or not we’ve had enough learning. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com. You can also follow the …

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On the Importance of Mentors and Cheerleaders 14:25

4+ y ago14:25

14:25

In this episode, Pa shares why it’s important to have mentors and cheerleaders and how to start building those relationships if you don’t have them yet. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.onbecomingeducated.com. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram @onbecominge…

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On Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going to Grad School 9:27

4+ y ago9:27

9:27

In this episode, Pa talks about her experience applying to a doctorate program in her early 30s and why she chose not to go through with it. She shares some of the questions she asked herself in order to make a decision she’s happy with. She also shares how her answers to those questions have changed with time. Subscribe to this podcast to follow P…

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On Going to Grad School Right After College 13:12

4+ y ago13:12

13:12

In this episode, Pa talks about her experience going into a PhD program right after she graduated with her bachelor’s degree. She shares some of the ups, downs, and realizations she made on this journey. She also shares some tips for those who are feeling the pressure to go to grad school. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD.…

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On Becoming Educated 11:26

4+ y ago11:26

11:26

In this episode, Pa shares her story and why she created the On Becoming Educated podcast. She also discusses what you can expect from future episodes of this podcast. Subscribe to this podcast to follow Pa as she gets her PhD. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram @onbecomingeducated. Access transcripts and submit listener questions at www.…

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