Motivational Quote
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“You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.”
― Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon
Summer Book List
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It has been three months of quarantine and most of us are already feeling cabin fever. It is nice to go for walks outside and enjoy the weather but if you are like me then you are probably taking advantage of this time to catch up on some reading.
Read MorePhD Application Tips
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The PhD application process can be very stressful and confusing for most applicants; it can be very daunting to figure out which program to apply for and what to write for your application. I put together some very important tips on putting together an excellent application that will help you gain access to your dream program.
Read MorePoem: Expect Nothing (Alice Walker)
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Expect nothing. Live frugally
On surprise.
Become a stranger
To need of pity
Or, if compassion be freely
Mental Health During Quarantine
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Social distancing during this pandemic has been very difficult to adjust to; many of the things we took for granted are now out of our hands. While it can be hard to stay home, it is important for us to listen to our leaders and stay home, as it can very well can save lives.
Read MorePoem: Dreams (Langston Hughes)
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If you have no dreams, then what do you really have? Never let others diminish your dreams and aspirations and hold on to them closely.
Read MoreAcademia or Perish?
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There is this common wide held belief that if you pursue a PhD you must go to a coveted career in Academia. This common idea is something many grad students especially in humanities and social sciences believe. If you fail in gaining a meaningful career in Academia through a tenured professor position, many people feel as though their degree was a waste of time.
Read MoreFirst Blog Post
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This is my first blog post and I thought I should share why I decided to start blogging. I have always had a passion for writing. I grew up writing short fictional stories and poetry. As I got older I gravitated more to scholarly work. Right now is the best time to start blogging as I am in the process of writing a book that I will share more about, so stay tuned!
Read MoreReflections on My PhD Experience
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As I move closer to the last few months of my PhD journey, I can’t help but reflect on my overall experience as a graduate student. My journey has been filled with triumphs and of course some challenges; while this experience has been very rewarding, there are some minor things that I would have changed.
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