Grad school got you feeling overwhelmed? 😓 It’s time for a Wellness Reset! 🌿 Join us for a virtual wellness retreat dedicated to helping you recharge, refocus, and reconnect with your well-being. Between classes, research, and deadlines, self-care often takes a back seat. This is your chance to hit pause and focus on YOU. 💖… Continue reading Wellness Reset 2025!
Calling all Grad Girls attending the American Educational Research Association Conference in Chicago. Let's socialize and get our steps in together during a Wellness Walk along the Chicago Riverwalk. •We will be meeting at the intersection of E. Wacker Drive and N. Columbus Drive to walk along the Chicago Riverwalk. This will be a great… Continue reading Wellness Walk April 2023
Q: How do you make time for movement given your grad student schedule? A: Honestly, making/finding time is the main concern I hear from folks who want to add be more active but aren't sure how. My main suggestion is to pick an activity that you genuinely enjoy so that its harder for your skip… Continue reading Making time for movement in grad school?
Q: How do you manage feelings of intimidation/imposter syndrome as a new PhD student who does not have a master's degree? A: Whew this is a BIG question and definitely something I've experienced firsthand. I think that the first thing is to acknowledge what you are feeling and then try to put things into perspective. … Continue reading Imposter syndrome as a PhD with no MA?
On Thursday, February 21st, 2019 I passed my qualifying exam with distinction!
As a continuation of my guest post on Black Girl Does Grad School, I wanted to share a little more practical reflections on what it's like to have locs and a live an active lifestyle in graduate school. Now that I think about it, three years ago when I started my locs, I was under a… Continue reading The Mane Attraction
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: Açaà Bowls
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?
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