Summary: As Part 2 of the Graduate School Rejection Series, Dr. Jenny Holcombe is back and adds her thoughts to the previous episode providing further insights into coping with rejection as well as ways to help others who experience rejection. Following Jenny’s ideas, the Unlikely Academics shift to their first interview with Robert Austin Kippes B.A., M.A., a multi-disciplinary philosopher and adjunct instructor at UT Chattanooga. Austin shares his narrative regarding how he came to choose his educational path, the series of rejections applying over two years ago and the current rejections he has received this semester in wishing to continue his graduate work in a doctoral program. Austin shares very personal reflection on his experiences of applying and rejection and his empowerment narrative of continuing to strive to become a professor of philosophy. His inspiring story reflects on the power of teaching and empowerment to continue to strive for his goals regardless of application outcomes. Follow Austin on Twitter at @KIPPEStheDRUMR
