Grad-itude

Grad-itude
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Grad-itude is a podcast designed to support graduate students at NYU as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of academia. Through insightful discussions, personal stories, and expert advice, the podcast explores topics such as maintaining faith in graduate school, achieving work-life balance, career development, and fostering a strong sense of community. With a focus on both gratitude and growth, Grad-itude provides a space for meaningful conversations that empower students to thrive academically, professionally, and spiritually.
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The podcast dives into essential topics like maintaining faith in academic life, achieving a healthy work-life balance, career development strategies, and building a community among students. Episode examples include discussions on adapting to new environments as a grad student and the balance of spiritual life and academic responsibilities.

Grad-itude is a podcast designed to support graduate students at NYU as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of academia. Through insightful discussions, personal stories, and expert advice, the podcast explores topics such as maintaining faith in graduate school, achieving work-life balance, career development, and fostering a strong sense of community. With a focus on both gratitude and growth, Grad-itude provides a space for meaningful conversations that empower students to thrive academically, professionally, and spiritually.
🌙 Ramadan is a time of transformation—but how do we sustain its spiritual habits once it’s over? In this episode of GRAD-ITUDE, we sit down with Imam Khalid Latif to explore how Muslim grad students can maintain their Ramadan-inspired habits amidst the hustle of academia and life. From balancing classes and Taraweeh to making everyday tasks acts of worship, we dive into practical strategies for keeping our faith strong beyond Ramadan.
Our guest, Imam Khalid Latif is the Executive Director and Chaplain of the Islamic Center at NYU, a renowned interfaith leader, social justice advocate, and entrepreneur, known for his work in community building, spiritual development, and bridging faith with contemporary challenges.
📌 Topics Covered:
🔹 Feeling lonely in Ramadan – how to find connection and support
🔹 Why is Ramadan so transformative, and how do we sustain those habits?
🔹 Transitioning into Ramadan as a convert – what should be prioritized?
🔹 Balancing classes, worship, and self-care in a busy schedule
🔹 Maximizing the last 10 days of Ramadan for spiritual growth
🔹 The power of intentionality – turning daily tasks into acts of worship
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