Every year since 2010, I’ve written a reflective piece on a private blog. I enjoy being able to look back and read my own story each year, seeing my growth and path develop with time. Here’s an excerpt from my reflection on 2016: 2016 was a come-up year for me on several levels. It started … More Into uncharted territory
I’ve been nervous about the dreaded job search since before I sat in a classroom as an #SAGrad last Fall. As a child of the Internet, I spend some of my free time online reviewing the narratives of others in this field. Post after post warned about the arduous job search ahead if you want … More #SAGrad and #SAPro: Not mutually exclusive
When I last checked in on my blog, I was mid-way through the Spring Quarter. As I sit here and type away, I’m broadcasting from Providence, Rhode Island, a small gem of a city in New England that I think might be one of the east coast’s best-kept secrets. But a lot has happened between … More Spring turns to Summer
We’ve reached the end of Week 5, which means we’re at the smack-dab middle point of the quarter. Five more weeks stand between me and the conclusion of my first year of graduate school. While the pace of Spring Quarter feels much more comfortable than that of Winter Quarter, there’s unique happenings to consider during this term and … More Mid-Spring: 5 weeks down, 5 to go
By the time this post goes live, it will be the beginning of week 1, SQ16. This marks the beginning of my third consecutive quarter as an #SAGrad, the last quarter I’ll technically be at full-time student status, the middle of my journey through graduate school, and the end of my first full academic year … More The #SAGrad path ahead
MATT NAZARIO-MILLER 