Unlocking Opportunities Through Graduate Assistantships

Longwood GradCast - Beyond the Degree

In our second episode of Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree, we invite you to join us as we sit down with an outstanding double alum, Maddie Hommey BS’21, MS’22 (a Health & Physical Education alum). Enjoy a riveting conversation as our host, Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson, speaks with Maddie about the incredible opportunities that can unfold with determination and a graduate assistantship. Maddie shares her story of how this unique opportunity allowed her to not only pursue her master's degree but also to diversify her skillset in unexpected ways.

Discover how Maddie leveraged her graduate assistantship to gain valuable marketing skills, which eventually led her to a part-time marketing role within Longwood, a position she continues to excel in while simultaneously teaching. We delve into how this additional year at Longwood, made possible by her graduate assistantship, influenced her career trajectory and broadened her horizons.

Join us in exploring Maddie's inspiring journey as she highlights the transformative power of graduate assistantships, illustrating how they can unlock new skills, shape your career, and offer you unique opportunities to enrich your educational experience.

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