Through exit interviews with Columban College, Inc. EdD graduates, this in-depth study looks into how academic and social integration affects the success of graduate students. Academic integration makes it clear how important it is to have a planned curriculum and the help of teachers. The study found that social interactions, study groups, and activities outside of school all help to create a supportive atmosphere. The piece "Improving Learning Through Collaboration" shows how working with others can make ideas that were not clear before. These numbers show that graduate students are more successful because their education is more well-rounded and changes their lives in more ways, with intellectual and social parts working together. Exit interviews show that the EdD program focuses on developing leaders, using knowledge in the real world, personal growth, and using different ways to learn. The curriculum consistently talks about these ideas, so graduates will not only be well-prepared academically but also practically and have a deep understanding of educational leadership. Participants were valued and felt like they were a part of the project. Exit interviews give them helpful feedback. The study comes to the conclusion that exit interviews done in a thoughtful and welcoming way can improve programs and graduate students' general experience. The study shows how to improve the EdD program so that it can better meet the different needs and demands of graduate students in a welcoming and helpful learning space.