Student Experiences
Hear from graduate students, alumni, and faculty what it's really like to go through your graduate studies. Learn from a variety of students who have written theses and dissertations, completed projects, taught in classrooms and worked across the campus, and completed their studies. Take advantage of tips and techniques they can offer you to make your graduate degree experience as successful as it can be. You can watch as many as you would like, then complete our orientation survey.
Austin Adkison, GIS Administration M.S.
Austin discovers his passion throughout his studies at UWF, and finds the ideal outlet through his graduate program.
Kara Benedict, Healthcare Administration M.H.A.
Kara brings a wealth of professional experience to her degree, and sees the value in returning to further your education as you progress through your career.
Alicia Cross, Nursing Education M.S.N.
Alicia seeks out a long and meaningful career through a master's in Nursing, and strongly believes in putting patients first and training others to do the same.
Ray Czaja, Biology M.S.
Ray shares his experience of finding the right program and faculty team at UWF, and his passion for teaching.
Bright Da-Costa Aboagye, Curriculum & Instruction Ed.D.
Bright discusses his experience as a graduate student, how to make the most out of relationships with professors, and his advice for incoming doctoral students.
Sarah Dawson, Public Health M.P.H.
Sarah talks about what led her to her graduate program, and how she has made the most of her experience at UWF.
Julianne Gaubron, Strategic Communication & Leadership M.A.
Julianne found UWF through athletics, but stayed to grow her professional skills & benefit her as she searches for her next steps.
Brandee Greaves, College Student Affairs Administration M.Ed.
Brandee talks about how she maintains strong relationships with her faculty and advisors both in and out of the classroom, and how her experiences are preparing her for professional life.
Joseph Kennedy, Mathematics M.S.
Joseph talks about the projects he's worked on, how he's given back through his assistantships, and how he ultimately found his passion through his program.
Mathew Leight, Public Administration M.S.A.
Matthew shares the benefits he gained from his studies at UWF, including ways to succeed in the classroom and getting the most out of work experiences.
Alex Leytham, Psychology M.A.
Alex shares the benefits of her graduate school experiences, including her time with assistantships and her close relationships with classmates and faculty.
John Link, Political Science M.A.
John has found success in his transition from a military career back into education, and hopes to propel his degree into a new career in international relations.
Erika Neat Hendrick, Biology M.S.
Erika returned to UWF for her master's degree, and offers her advice on starting your thesis committee and proposal.
Joan Nkansah, Curriculum & Instruction Ed.D.
Joan offers advice on how to make the most of the services on campus, and how to make connections with your peers and instructors.
Kylie Pugh, English M.A.
Kylie shares her experience in connecting with her faculty, and how she will use her degree to become a college instructor.
Bibi Reed, Strategic Communication & Leadership M.A.
Bibi has built strong relationships with her faculty, and has utilized resources for veterans.
Cecil Robinson, Strategic Communication & Leadership M.A.
Cecil has made the most of his experiences and connected with other dpeartments to become a better advocate and communicator.
Emily Robinson, Psychology M.A.
Emily talks about the benefits of her assistantships, and how a hands-on approach can open doors to new possiblities.
Dawn Semmes, Exceptional Student Education M.A.
Dawn talks about the unique path that led her to this program, and how she was able to find assistance with scholarships and library resources.
Grace Sommerville, Biology M.S.
Grace talks about her experiences being an international student, as well as a student-athlete, during her graduate studies.
Julia Steinmetz, Mathematical Sciences M.S.
Julia embraces her role as an instructor and a researcher throughout her studies at UWF.
Anthony Terrano, Health Promotion M.S.
Anthony explores the possibilities for his graduate degree, including how to connect with the community on better health behaviors.