About the Guest: Rylee is a dedicated graduate student who has navigated multiple major changes on her path to finding her true passion. She’s experienced firsthand the challenges of transitioning from undergrad to grad school while balancing work, studies, and personal life. Through going through five plus major changes and three different colleges she shares all her wisdom and advice from what she has learned along the way.

Summary:

In this episode, Kendra Scott and Rylee discuss the transition from undergraduate to graduate school. Rylee shares her experiences of changing majors multiple times and the challenges she faced in finding her path. They also talk about the importance of not giving up when searching for a job after college and the need to balance work and personal life. The conversation highlights the value of having a support system and the importance of enjoying life while navigating the post-college phase.

Keywords:

transition, undergraduate, graduate school, changing majors, challenges, job search, work-life balance, support system, enjoying life

Takeaways:

The transition from undergraduate to graduate school can be challenging, especially when changing majors multiple times.
It's important to not give up when searching for a job after college and to keep applying and exploring different opportunities.
Finding a balance between work and personal life is crucial, and it's important to make time for friendships and enjoyable activities.
Having a support system can make the transition and decision-making process easier.

Enjoying life and making the most of your 20s is important, even while pursuing higher education or starting a career.

Sound Bites:

"I would say definitely not giving up on that, but also having fun. Like, you're 20-something, have fun with life too."
"Just not giving up, because there's gonna be a job out there. There's gonna be somebody who's going to be willing to take you onto their team."
"You're only 20 once. Have fun, like have friends, make friends, go out, have a good time, enjoy your life."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Undergrad to Grad Experience

03:21 The Challenges of Choosing a Major and Changing Majors

05:14 The Importance of Gaining Knowledge and Skills in Grad School

08:04 Adapting to a New Field of Study in Grad School

10:56 The Experience of Being the Youngest in Graduate Classes

22:40 Finding My Way: Navigating a Major Change

26:48 Job Hunting After College: Perseverance Pays Off

28:23 Making the Most of Your 20s: Balancing Work and Fun

32:17 Kendra Closer.wav

Social Media:

Rylee IG- @ry.leepaige

IG-@notthejewelry and @kendra.scott_

Happy Listening,

Kendra Scott