Category: The Academy

A des(s)erted library

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It’s officially 32 days until my qualifying exam, and this has been a week of completely eating my feelings. It’s not that I’m feeling particularly sweet, rather salty. The fact is that when I’m stressed, I crave carbs and especially sugary baked goods. I wouldn’t call myself an emotional eater, but I don’t believe in… Continue reading A des(s)erted library

2018 Holiday Wish List

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  I buy myself stuff all of the time, so this is just me being extra. 1. Book Light I'm finally being diligent about reading for my qualifying exam, so this new gadget would make reading more convenient for me.  As someone who loves dim lighting and who often finds herself reading in near darkness because… Continue reading 2018 Holiday Wish List

Foam Roller Life Hack!

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  Origin Story Karen Kelsky of The Professor is In says that you should strive to attend annually the two or three most important conferences related to your research field and to not really spend your time on graduate student conferences unless you have the time and resources.  For me, that means going to the… Continue reading Foam Roller Life Hack!

I tried it: Açaí Bowls

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I'm leaving for fieldwork in approximately 5 months.  I'm EXTREMELY grateful (and still genuinely surprised, blessed, mystified, etc) to have received the very first dissertation grant that I applied for typos and all.  No matter how many people try to tell me that my nervousness is just excitement in disguise, I beg to differ.  I'm going to… Continue reading I tried it: Açaí Bowls

Back to School Pt. 4: Who you wit?

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There are levels to relationships.  Sometimes, we place people in the wrong position because we act from a place of loneliness rather than self confidence. Sometimes, people think they are entitled to a position that they haven't earned.  Sometimes, people need to ride the bench for the season and others just need to get kicked… Continue reading Back to School Pt. 4: Who you wit?

Back to School Pt 3: 10 things I’m grateful for

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Gratitude is a daily practice that shouldn't be reserved for the holiday season--and I failed at keeping a gratitude journal.  Here are 10 things I'm grateful for at the start of this school year..... I have my own office with mood lighting that I can use to do work. In NYC, space is a premium,… Continue reading Back to School Pt 3: 10 things I’m grateful for

Back to School Pt 2: Goal Setting with Soul

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Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. --Fortune cookie quote I found on my floor-- This is my last full semester in NYC, and I am more than halfway through my PhD program.  I've officially crossed the Rubicon.  While I am proud of how far I've… Continue reading Back to School Pt 2: Goal Setting with Soul

Back to School Pt 1: Shopping & Saving

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As I prepare for my 22nd year of school, I realize how much the meaning of 'back to school shopping' has evolved for me.  When I was younger, it meant a new outfit, a hard cover binder and my mom's money.  Now, I'm far more selective when deciding on what I actually need because back to… Continue reading Back to School Pt 1: Shopping & Saving

Crafting a syllabus ain’t easy. Help me!

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Having taught high school english for two years, I understand that pedagogy is a craft that takes years and years to hone.  Fall 2018 will be my second semester teaching on the undergraduate level and while I have more experience than my peers when it comes to teaching in general, I am still in the… Continue reading Crafting a syllabus ain’t easy. Help me!