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The Summit Ahead Podcast 

Episode 14 | Earning my WVU Graduate Degree from ANYWHERE! | ft. Akiel Baker

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About the Episode

On our fourteenth episode, Erin welcomes Akiel Baker, Graduate Student in the online MSW program, to talk about his WVU experience while earning his graduate degree in another state!

Key topics for this episode include: 1) how Akiel was inspired to start a career in Social Work, 2) Akiel's first experience with a WVU Admissions Counselor during the application process, 3) how an MSW is helping Akiel achieve his goals, and 4) the most rewarding part of Akiel's career. If you are interested in graduate education at West Virginia University, please visit our website at www.graduateadmissions.wvu.edu. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog or download one of our online resource guides for more information about the GRE, specific career industries, tips on how to submit your strongest graduate application and more!

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About the Interviewee

Akiel Baker

Hello! I'm Akiel Baker, originally from Bowie, MD, but currently residing in Harrisonburg, VA. I'm pursuing my MSW degree at West Virginia University. As a social worker, I'm passionate about serving underserved youth, and I'm proud to work with On the Road Collaborative, a youth empowerment organization that provides academic and mentoring support to young people in need. When I'm not working, I enjoy painting, cooking, and playing video games, and I always appreciate connecting with people from different backgrounds. My future goal is to open my own non-profit organization to serve youth and provide them with the necessary resources to achieve their full potential. With my education, experience, and dedication to social work, I'm confident that I can make a significant impact on the lives of young people.

Erin Fields

About the Host

Erin Fields

Erin Fields works as the Program Director in the West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, where she focuses primarily on student recruitment and marketing. She is a 2019 graduate of Marshall University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising and a 2021 graduate of West Virginia University with a Master of Science degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. She has a passion for helping and guiding students through the graduate school process from initially inquiring to submitting an application. In her spare time outside of her position at the university, you can find her helping out at church, collecting Pokémon cards, or cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs!


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