Welcome back! In this episode, Sophia and Marcus talk to school psychology grad students Jared Cucinotta and Nathaniel Cronk about what they wish they knew when they were entering graduate school. Find out how Nate gets in touch with his professors, why Jared cried on his birthday, and what advice Marcus really needs to take. Stay tuned to hear about some of the racial disparities in education and the importance of Juneteenth. 

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