Post-PhD Proposal & NEW EDUCATION VIDEO SERIES!

[AishaAntoinette]

When are you going to start this video series??? :-) *waiting patiently*

[Nikkimae2003]

@AishaAntoinette ironically, the amount of school work on my plate is the reason why it hasn't already started : ) When I find the time, I will definitely work on this though!

[loveofwonder]

congrats on the phd candidacy. how old are you if you don't mind me asking? did you get into the phd program straight out of undergrad?

[phirseatthi]

wait, were you in my Transmission Electron Microscopy class?

[atlstar08]

Which college are you attending?

[PianoClubHouse]

Thats awesome...you rock!

[niham28]

Congrats!!!...you are truly inspiring and I like that you give God all the glory... May God Bless you in all your endeavors!

[SuperDawg911]

you are such an Inspiration....  Good job and COngratulations. We are all very happy for you, Mae.

[secundadonna]

Hey Nikki,

I'm not a very good chemistry student and need to take it before my undergraduate degree is finished(5 year program). Because I didn't do well in first year chemistry, I couldn't take second year chemistry or math(which are co-requisites). I'm in second year as a geology major. What should I do?

[LBattiste]

I'm just starting on my journey to earn my PhD and to go natural. Keep posting!

[gainthirtylbs]

congrats, lady!!

[NappturalWonder]

Go girl! This is so encouraging. I am very happy for you. I am in the same process as well, so I know how hard you are working. Keep up the good work :-)

[jordanan2]

I know it's late but I just wanted to congratulate you on passing your proposal. I am preparing for my PhD qualifying exam now. It is no walk in the park :)

[cassochinadoll]

Hi Love! Im in an MD/Ph.D program and i'm still in the MD portion. I will doing my qualification in 2 years! I am so proud of you! great job on getting it done successively!

[BlakLotus]

You look so so young when I saw your profile on BGLH I though you were undergrad (then I read the bio and ..yeah)! I just recently changed my major to chemical engineering and I would like to know which books/authors were the most useful during your matriculation. You're the best! and I wish you the best on your PhD journey!!

~BlakLotus~

[TheLabella99]

gurllll you are fierce!, you are beautiful! and you are smart!!! you are bless with great people around you. also very brave to go natural. you are my inspiration. iam in college heading in to my B.A in Sociology. i have a associate degree in Early Childhood Education. However Sociology is a broad major and i enjoy working with children and parents, but i don't want to remain being a teacher. What other resource can i become with both degrees?

[EndoKeren]

you are pretty.

[Kaytube19]

congratulations!!! i am happy 4 u & i don't even know you...lol!! but seriously, i would love to hear more about your educational experience and what inspired you to go into the field u r currently going into? i would also like to know how you feel ur private school education shaped you?

[NappyBeauty]

Congratulation Sis!! You go ahead and do what God has placed in your path. Be blessed!

[marquise0907]

Congrats Nikki!!!!!!! It soo encouraging to hear out your experince!!! Considering even though I am a PreMed student, I have always wanted to do a PhD program!!! And this just make me want to do it just as much

[ThinkandGrowChick]

Aw Mae! Your so cute! Congratulations!!! As a former engineering student, I know how INCREDIBLY HARD what you're doing is, especially at the PhD level! "You Go Girl!" is all I have to say. And I love how you always acknowledge God's blessings for you. "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths"— Proverbs 3:6. Words to live by!

[Thinknappythoughts]

Congrats girl...even your questions on youtube are InTeNsE...lol.

[52andlearning]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[TheModelNurse]

Congrats on your proposal, you're so inspiring! I have a few questions!

Did you get your master's degree or is your program a bachelor's to phD program?

What made you choose your specific PhD program; did you use certain criteria?

Have you been able to work throughout school or was there not enough time?

[Bunicornaces]

congrats :-)

[LadyRelle7000]

How do you compare you experience in a HBCU to a non-HBCU?

Was one more fulfilling?

Did you always know you wanted a PhD?

Did you ever feel more enlightened than your college peers? Intellectually, I mean.

What were some of the racial, social, academic dynamics that you had to deal with going to college as a black female?

Did you ever feel underrepresented in college how did you deal with it?

Did you take on any leadership position in college?

Transitioning from living off campus vs on campus?

[LadyRelle7000]

I am a undergrad thinking the possibilities of a PhD. I have many questions!

Are you in debt due to the cost of college?

When does the cost out weight the denefit of college and how do you manage it?

Why should someone pursue a PhD?

Why are you getting your PhD?

How have your views on your career/major/interests changed/ evolved over time?

Have you consistently been in college from undergrad to PhD?

Did you take any breaks?

How did you separate interests from passions in deciding on a major?

[LadyRelle7000]

I love you eyebrows. Do you shade them? I love the shape how do you do them?

[cwalton2482]

This is so wonderful to see! You were such a HUGE inspiration to me during my natural hair journey. Your BC vid is one of the two that pushed me to do my BC after 4.5 months!! So, it was even more of a treat to see you defending your PhD proposal. I defend my PhD proposal in Higher Education Adminstration this Tuesday (2/16/10). Congrats on completing this step, sista!!! Wish me luck and many prayers!!! Congrats to ElbookieAKA also!!!

[IntellectandGrace]

CONGRATS!!! its great to see a sister in the sciences, God bless.

[RockinItNatural1]

Congrats...to u on ur proposal...Hope everything goes awesome through out the rest of your career!!!!

[focusednow123]

Yayyyyyy I'm so happy that everything went well. I have a question about the GRE, I'm in undegrad and I was wondering how it was for you and how you prepared for it. Thanks so much !

[Streeterparkher]

Omgoodness......I have tons of questions lol

[PeechCutie]

COngratulations Mae! Fantastic Job!! What school are you attending?

[ElboogieAKA]

CONGRATS!! I just submitted my EdD proposal this morning. I feel you on this!

[liaronay613]

congrats! you're so inspiring! please follow me on twitter @ quietstorm0613. i'm already following you & enjoy your youtube vids & tweets.

[beebl0]

yay!!!!!! success!!

[Chiprostic]

Congrats and may God richly bless you.

You shall surely excel and succed.

[Keish10]

Your video was inspiring. I am pursuing my Master's in Clinical Trial Sciences and there are times when I am down and out, but it is perservance that keeps me going! I wish you much success. Peace& God bless!

[CFergie1784]

I'm sure you will get into you PHD program. I understand the nervous feeling. I may not be going for my PHD, but I will be applying for medical I have the MCAT coming up and application progress. God grants may things, and you will be granted a chance to enter into the medical field.

Blessed be!!

[sweets407]

im almost done with my masters in public admin -- all i have to do is complete my practicum....uggh..oooy.....i can't wait for it to be over...wish i could pursue my phd but no money and MAJOR bills to pay....perhaps in the future, God willing....good luck to you naturalista!

[AFR0ST0RY]

BTW I just got accepted into a PhD program for Biocultural Anthropology, so yeah your example is soooooo inspirational.

[AFR0ST0RY]

Awesome! So proud of u! Keep up the fantastic work Mae.

[tashnik]

very proud of u mae..can u give us more insight on gre and the steps u took from grad school to now phd?

[Cbaby2286]

CONGRATS!!!!!

[Free2beMeDori]

Congrats!!!! so proud of you...I am an undergrad right now..then my master's and on to my PhD...your an inspiration

[emmamusi]

wow am happy i watched this coz ive got a biomedical science exam tomorow and ive been stressing but watching this encouraged me that trusting in Jesus can see us thru the toughest times especially education

God bless and keep up the natural hair love

take care

[RaeDawn2021]

CONGRATS!! I'm really proud of you!!! I am soooo glad that you posted this. I am trying finishing up my undergrad years & too often have I thought my major was way out of my league.  BioChemistry & Molecular Biol is the fields I strive to be in and there is indeed a lot of pressure being placed upon me. THANKS, Mae!!

[paxhong]

you should relax and take a bubble bath and a nap...

[MizTube012]

Congratulations!! Yay I'm in college right now so I feel your pain/glory! lol

[suliyat416]

omg Congratulations. Go take a nappy nap girl!. I'm a College Freshman and I'm looking at doing research this summer in Ghana...I have no idea how to start. :-(...God will make a way!

[brezeeez99]

Congratulations! I'm a material science engineer too! I have my BS in 06', but I definetely want to get a masters, sometimes I feel like I've been out of school to long. lol Much success to you I  know you will do well. Many Blessings

[EssenceSweet]

well done girl, reallyhappy for you :) you've made me feel more motivated to do the best in what i want to do, thanks!

[Tacha2878]

great job

[Reshay87]

Girl do yo thang.

[ExoticDiams]

Congratulations So proud of you

God Bless you

[missshanee]

Congratulations!! You go girl!!

[gonatonmay52009]

WOW I am soo happy for you, keep up the great work. I know your parents are beeming with joy!!

[Gablackdiamond]

Nikki Mae,, Congratulations!!! Could you please follow me on Twitter, so that I can communicate with you daily!

[afrikanatural]

Tips on all things Grad school!! So proud of you, you have just kept me motivated to keep going!

[mtamorphis]

Congrats!

[Oli3TB76]

SO happy for you! And I'd definitely like to see vids on education.

[MargeAnn819]

Congrats!! Good luck on your future endeavors and keep it up!! My questions are education/college related. I wasted 1 1/2 yrs (took a yr off and the other college didnt give me credits for the semester because I didnt take the finals) and I'm going back to school in september. How did u deal with the stress of college courses? Did you ever fail or get under a C- for a course? Did you ever withdraw from more than 2 classes over the yrs you've been in college? How old r u? You look really young!!

[kahotstuff01]

This vid is this epitome of natural and professional !!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look gorgeous Mae

[sunkris2930]

Awesome job, Mae! Congratulations! :o)

[lilchanchan864]

Congrats, very proud of you!!! :-)

[drroberson4]

Awesome job!!!!!! I am so happy for you and proud of you !!!! You are such an inspiration!!! I am currently in college and I plan to attend graduate school as well!!!!

I was wondering how you prepared for the GRE? Did you take a class or just use a book or both? Thank you for offering advice!!!

[smblyther]

Congratulations on your proposal. You are such an inspiration. I don't have any education questions right now but I am looking forward to your education series. I will definitely refer them to my 15 year old daughter. She needs to see a sista's like you that are so positive and doing the darn thing! Good luck with the next stage of your Ph.d. process girlie!

[HeDreamzOfMe]

CONGRATULATIONS...you are a very VERY POSITIVE & INSPIRATIONAL young woman and all I can say is you shine SO brightly!!! Keep doing ALL that you do!!!

[ItsSandyCheeks]

glad you got through it :)

[InnerBeauty2006]

congratulations!! your glowing!

[iamsillywarm]

Cograts!

[RochelleHansonMusic]

Love you hun! So proud of you :-) REACH FOR THE STARS!!!

-Rochelle.

[NaturallyHapE]

Congrats!!!

[honeychild713]

Congratulations on your proposal!!! You are one well rounded intelligent young lady. I'm so proud of you. Stay blessed.

[amrit240]

Congratulations!!! Nice! Keep up the good work because you inspire us :0)

[tifftiff686]

YOU GO GURL!!!

[SapphireStar09]

Congratulations!!! You are such as inspiration. As a newbie to the natural hair world I have been relying on youtube to get me through the first few months and now in you I have found so much more (thanks for that). My education questions are about the GRE (which I plan to take this summer), how did you prepare? Do you recommend taking a study aid class like kaplan? Is it really as easy as everyone says it is? Thanks in advance for your response.

[msundastood7000]

I'm getting a PhD in nursing so I feel what you are going through I'm in my second yr! You go girl! You look great!

[prettikitti]

I'm so glad everything went well! Congrats!

[msglamher]

Congratulations, Mae. You are truly an inspiration!

[adagbada8]

Congrats!

[kimmaytube]

Awesome. You are and will continue to be an inspiration to many. :o)

[caramelnaps25]

Congratulations:) I am working on my coursework now.

[ClassyWithIt]

Congrats! God Bless!

[MsShandora]

I remember going through this process. May God Bless You! Good luck and I will meet you at the other side!!!!!

[arr1216]

I am SO PROUD of you! I'm trying to go back to grad school, but I've sorta lost my mojo. I think you could be the "face" of girls in science! I'd like for you to consider doing a video talking to younger girls about why they should consider a career in science. I think it's soooo needed.

[BlkRoyalty31]

Congrats, I know God smiled on you today! I am actually starting the search for graduate school, actually a plethora, LOL!

[NiaSoPurdy]

God's favor can't be matched girl! one day i hope to get my ph.d. lol....it seems like a lot of work!

[RLC8093]

Good for you! I would have been in there looking cross-eyed and everything LOL

[janglesD]

Alright!!! NiceJob!!! ^____^

[nychelleg]

Just curious of your age, you look so young to be working on your PhD.

[Jerzgyrl97]

Congrats Mae! Your aura is beautiful and so are you. May God continue to bless you as you continue to be a blessing to others!

[freluv30]

Congrats Mae :0)

[finesweet01]

wow congrats!!! I am encouraged now to go do my thing, and stop hiding behind the fear! thank you and God Bless!! :)

[BelieveYouMe1]

Good for you! You're awesome, more than anything, your spirit is beautiful and I think that's great.

[TRACEIIAM]

Congrats!!!

[trmimo82]

Congratulations!!! I find that people generally remember and know more than they think they do...sometimes it just takes a little pressure or the right situation for your brain to surprise you with the answers.

[TeacherMiss]

I'm so proud of you! You're definitely an inspiration!

What advice would you give to high school students about prepping for college? What should they do at the high school level so that college is not such a shock and they are successful there?

[kathedysmiley]

what exactly are you doing research on?

[MsClassyBee]

so proud of u! yay!

[dwimberly]

Congrats girl! I'm so happy for you! I'm in grad school right now also doing my masters degree. I'm still trying to come up with ideas for my thesis...so that is for sure stressing me out!

[qhairful]

Wow! 30 mins. Congratulations!