11.4.21 (photo from a hike in the Catskill Region Sunday, 10.24) So, as promised, I was feeling motivated to write down what I do during the day. In part because I feel highly unproductive and I need to remind myself that I’m not, and also just to share my story and educate future academics! IContinue reading “A Day in the life of a Soc PhD student”
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Week 8? Week 9?
10.25.21 I think this is… Week 8? Week 9? We’re at the point of the semester when time seems to blur together. At any rate, unsurprisingly, I have been struggling with (yet I would argue, doing well at) managing my time. Going from having 6 courses per semester, two jobs, playing a varsity sport andContinue reading “Week 8? Week 9?”
On emotions.
9.21.21 I’m not sure who will read this, but just to be safe, I’ll keep it purposefully vague. The past couple of days in the department have been a whirlwind of emotions, as one of the long-tenured faculty members passed away unexpectedly. While I am only just beginning my tenure here, it is already underContinue reading “On emotions.”
And just like that, it’s Week 4.
9.16.21 (image from Labor Day Weekend 2021) Feeling motivated to write tonight as I lie in bed thinking about all of the reading that I could be doing instead. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned so far in this journey, it’s that there is always something that I should be doing instead of whatContinue reading “And just like that, it’s Week 4.”
And just like that, I’m a PhD student.
8.30.21 It seems like just yesterday I was starting up this blog, yet the past year went by in the blink of an eye. I just finished up my first week as a graduate student, and I hope to get into the habit of blogging my journey in grad school. Some thoughts and highlights fromContinue reading “And just like that, I’m a PhD student.”
Finally finished grad school applications!
1.4.21 After nearly a year of researching programs, studying for the GREs, meticulously preparing my statements of purpose, and making about 10 different versions of my academic CV, I have finally finished applying to graduate programs for the Fall 2021 semester! As somewhat of a perfectionist when it comes to my writing, I definitely didContinue reading “Finally finished grad school applications!”
On Elections
10.27.20 Over the past couple of months, I’ve found myself doing something my younger self swore I would never do: getting involved in politics. But as I’ve grown up, I realized that lots of things that are deemed as “political” are really just basic human rights. As a queer, transgender individual, LGBTQ+ rights and accessibleContinue reading “On Elections”
Growing up and growing older.
8.23.20 Well, I guess the first sign that I’m getting older is that I managed to delete an entire section of this blog (hopefully I can find this later – the internet works in mysterious ways)! Anyway, I am now twenty-one years old, and find myself caught in an interesting mix of youth and adult responsibilities.Continue reading “Growing up and growing older.”
On Uncertainty
6.22.20 A year ago right now, I would have been lifeguarding at the waterfront during “camper time” at the beautiful YMCA Camp of Maine. This year certainly looks a lot different than previous years; my heart aches for the pristine Maine woods, and the sound of laughter, campers, and fun summer activities. Fresh out ofContinue reading “On Uncertainty”
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