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I am more than familiar with the fears and doubting thoughts that flood your mind before applying for a graduate degree. Although these fears are not necessarily truths,…
- Christine Streeter
- June 13, 2019
One of the hardest things about doing this PhD and all the travelling that comes with it, is the constant transition. I would say jet lag plays a huge part, but even…
As my codes and latest findings continue to baffle me, I decided to write this blog post on finding my research interest. When people ask me what my PhD is on, I usually…
- Hamizah Haji-Haidi
- June 12, 2019
Some days are great. The sun shines brightly, I have an extra spring in my step, and the world is my figurative oyster. But, some days aren’t all that awesome. Yesterday…
- Stefanie Woodard
- June 12, 2019
I almost made it all the way through college with barely touching coffee. Sure, I’d occasionally indulge in a white chocolate mocha to get me through finals week, but I…
- Stefanie Woodard
- June 12, 2019
The time has come! I am finally finished with the first year of my PhD. I am now entering a two-week break before I start work full-time for the rest of the summer…
- Christine Streeter
- June 12, 2019
Over four years ago, I came home from the hospital one evening, after a day that started with me thinking I was in labor. I wasn’t. Although I was exhausted, I decided…
I am a bit of a black sheep in the workplace. Since I am the only one with small kids, I cannot go out for drinks or go to nightclubs after work. And because of this,…
This morning I realized I still feel envious of people in academia. So, I started writing about this feeling and whether it meant I had made the wrong decision by moving…
It has been a whole week since I handed in my PhD thesis! This is a huge milestone for any PhD student and something to be celebrated, to be proud of, and embrace being…