This time on Commencement, we continue to dive deeper into issues of systemic racism and how they affect students after they graduate and enter the job market. On this episode, you’ll hear from 6 recent black graduates about the barriers non-wh

This System Wasn't Designed for Us: Exploring Black Graduates' Experiences with Systemic Racism in Higher Education

Jul 7th, 2020 47m 21s

On this episode, you will hear from 7 black recent graduates across the US and UK about their experiences at predominantly white institutions and how higher education institutions may be complicit in systemic racism. They also share what they w

I Had the Most Monumental Week of My Life From My Bedroom: Honoring 2020 Graduates

Jun 10th, 2020 32m 33s

On this episode, we honor the diverse experiences and accomplishments of 2020 university and high school graduates across the U.S. and the U.K. Graduates share their reflections on entering into the workforce or starting university in the middl

My Whole Life is on Hold: Grads Grapple with the Pandemic

Apr 21st, 2020 31m 17s

From NYC to Belfast to Barcelona, on this episode, we hear from 11 different recent and soon-to-be graduates around the world how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their personal lives -- from confronting changes in work life and school, to

I Still Haven't Figured it Out

Mar 5th, 2020 18m 23s

On the first episode of Commencement, we explore how both higher education systems and societal structures contribute to many of the challenges we face as postgrads-- and if there any concrete solutions to combat many of these issues.To listen

The Commencement of 'Real' Life: A Promotional Trailer

Feb 3rd, 2020 2m 13s

In this promotional trailer, learn about the concept of Commencement and hear from several recent graduates about their experiences in the month they graduated from university.A special thanks to professional jazz pianist and recent graduate Ja

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