In this season of The Psychology PhD, we are chatting with students in our program to provide a glimpse into their unique backgrounds and experiences prior to pursuing a PhD. For this particular episode, we meet Manasi Jayakumar, a fourth-year PhD student advised by Dr. Mariam Aly.  General Links: Watch episode on YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube channel Join our email list Visit our homepage for show information and transcripts Additional Episodes from This Season: Episode 1 (Interview with Anna Vannucci): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 3 (Interview with Emily Nakkawita): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 4 (Interview with Hannah Tarder-Stoll): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episodes from Season 1 (Grad Program Applications): Episode 1 (Introduction to the Psychology PhD): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 2 (Getting Organized for PhD Program Applications): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 3 (CVs and Resumes): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 4 (Research Experience and Recommendation Letters) • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 5 (Writing Your Statement of Purpose): • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Episode 6 (Preparing for Interviews) • Watch on YouTube • Listen on Apple Podcasts • Listen on Spotify Credits: Hosted by Monica Thieu Music by Paul A. Bloom Transcribed by Arlene Lormestoire Edited by John Thorp Produced by Emily Nakkawita