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Feed Swap - Demystifying Academia (Part I) from Afterlives with Kara Cooney
Feed swap! This is episode 3 of Afterlives with Kara Cooney and part 1 of their "Demystifying Academia" series. The next feed drop on December 15 will feature part II, though for anyone eager to listen to it, you can find it on their official podcast feed. Ancient Office Hours will continue to post new, regular podcast episodes every two weeks, but will also be adding more bonus content during our usual 'off' weeks to share some things we think you'll love. If you are interested in a feed swap, please let us know via our socials or email us at theozymandiasprojectpodcast@gmail.com. If you like our content and can help us, please consider leaving us a review on Itunes. Note: You don't need to be an Itunes listener, but this is one of the most referenced review spots, so posting there helps boost our show.
About Afterlives with Kara Cooney & show notes
The afterlives of history echo throughout contemporary society, politics, and culture—we live with them everyday. Join Egyptologist Kara Cooney and her co-host Jordan Galczynski as they discuss ancient Egyptian history and society, the ancient world, current events, and offer a new understanding of the past and how it defines the future. Now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher!
Kara and Jordan chat about their paths into academia and the process of getting into graduate school and in particular Egyptology or ancient history programs.
- The FAQ section on Kara’s website is excellent, and offers practical advice and suggestions to students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate level who are interested in pursuing the study of ancient Egypt: https://karacooney.squarespace.com/faq
- On the subject of the choice to enter graduate school in the Humanities and the topic of student debt see the following articles:
- “Graduate School in the Humanities: Just Don’t Go” in The Chronicle of Higher Education (January 30, 2009) by Thomas H. Benton
- “Master’s Degrees Saddle Graduates with Debt” (August 2, 2021) by Mark J. Drozdowski
- “Graduate programs have become a cash cow for struggling universities. What does that mean for students?” PBS.org (September 18, 2017)
Follow Kara on social media:
Facebook: Kara Cooney – Egyptologist
https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist
Instagram: @karacooney
Twitter: @karacooney
YouTube: https://youtu.be/TrS5Uo_SgtU
Follow Jordan on Twitter: @JAGalczynski
https://jagalczynski.squarespace.com
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