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College Chat: Is Grad School Right for You?

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About the Event

This College Chat event is for all who are interested in exploring whether graduate school aligns with their academic, creative, and professional goals. We’ll break down different degree paths, funding options, and the realities of graduate-level workload. Participants will engage in reflective writing, learn key decision-making factors, and hear candid insights from a panel of current grad students, alumni, and faculty.

Join in on this interactive event and leave with greater clarity and confidence about your next steps!

Featuring University of Connecticut, Goldsmiths University of London, Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education, and Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business!

Date December 2, 2025
Time 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Event Types College Chats
Format Virtual
Open to General Public, Members, Mentees and Mentors

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Annaya Baynes

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Annaya Baynes (she/they) is a Community Coordinator. They graduated from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and…
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Ananda Griffin

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From the Southside of Atlanta, Georgia, Ananda Griffin is a Philosophy Ph.D. student at the University of Connecticut. Ananda received…
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Charlene Manuel

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Charlene Manuel is a strategic business leader with 20 years of experience helping organizations align priorities and deliver high-impact initiatives.…
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Lauren Kelly

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Lauren Leigh Kelly is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She is the founder…
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Ricky Tucker

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Ricky Tucker is a writer, educator, and culture critic based in NYC. His work explores the imprints of art and memory on…
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Speakers

Annaya Baynes

Annaya Baynes (she/they) is a Community Coordinator. They graduated from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and…

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Ananda Griffin

From the Southside of Atlanta, Georgia, Ananda Griffin is a Philosophy Ph.D. student at the University of Connecticut. Ananda received…

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Charlene Manuel

Charlene Manuel is a strategic business leader with 20 years of experience helping organizations align priorities and deliver high-impact initiatives.…

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Lauren Kelly

Lauren Leigh Kelly is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She is the founder…

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Ricky Tucker

Ricky Tucker is a writer, educator, and culture critic based in NYC. His work explores the imprints of art and memory on…

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College Chats Tuesday, December 2 – 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM EST

College Chat: Is Grad School Right for You?

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