ABOUT THE FOUNDER
AERIELL ARMAS
Aeriell Armas is a first-generation Latina doctoral student in Clinical Psychology who founded Grad Life Grind to help students navigate the grad school journey by sharing no BS tips based on her personal experience.
HELPING UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS APPLY TO & SUCCEED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL
Our Story
At Grad Life Grind, we’re passionate about making higher education accessible and achievable for everyone, especially students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
Our journey began with a simple mission: to guide prospective graduate students through the often complex application process and to help current grad students thrive in their academic pursuits.
We understand the unique challenges faced by first-generation students and others from diverse backgrounds, and we’re committed to providing the support and resources they need. Through our interactive webinars, personalized one-on-one sessions, and dynamic group coaching, we offer practical advice and encouragement tailored to each student's journey.
Beyond coaching, we engage with universities and organizations through paid speaking engagements, bringing our expertise directly to the communities that need it most. Our work also extends to social media, where we collaborate with brands that share our commitment to educational equity.
The heart of Grad Life Grind is our dedication to increasing representation in higher education. We’re here to empower students to not just dream big but to achieve those dreams, creating a more inclusive and diverse academic landscape for the future.