Ep 23: Pursuing a PhD with Ibi Max-Harry

12/09/22 • 59 min

Curious about what it is like to pursue a PhD? In this week's episode, I chat with PhD candidate in molecular biology, Ibi Max-Harry. Ibi, a native of Nigeria, talks about her journey through undergrad which she pursued in Ghana, and how that led to her deciding to apply for PhD programs in the United States of America. She talks about the culture shock she experienced moving to Ohio, and what doing a PhD has been like for her.
Ibi completed a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering at the All Nations University College in Koforidua, Ghana. She is currently based in Athens, Ohio, doing her PhD in molecular biology at Ohio University. Outside school, she is passionate about outreach and communication, particularly science communication.
Connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram: @mercy__max, Twitter: @Ibi_MaxHarry and check out her YouTube channel.
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Ep 22: Surviving Med School with Dr Tshegofatso Ghanie

In this week's episode, I chat with Dr Tshegofatso Ghanie about her experience pursuing a medical degree in Grenada. She shares her experience applying to and surviving medical school. We discuss her adjustment to life in Grenada, including flying alone for the first time. Dr Ghanie also shares her experience seeking help for her mental health during her degree.
Tshego was born and raised in Botswana. She completed her pre-med and medical training at St George's University on the island of Grenada. She is currently pursuing a master's degree at the same institution in public health and an internship in psychiatry.
Connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram: @kirsty_ghanie.
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Ep 24: Navigating the Holiday Season

You made it to the end of the year! The holiday time can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful for students living abroad. In this final episode of 2022(!) I share my experience spending the holiday season abroad, and things that I have learnt over the years.
Thank you for your continued support with this podcast! Happy holidays to you and your loved ones! Until 2023, byeeeee.

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Music by: John_Sib from Pixabay