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
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
It’s the end of March. Campus is quieter than ever as most folks are away for the spring break. I’ve been in and out of my apartment during the break to enjoy some adventures in Indiana for The Placement Exchange 2016 and in my home state of California (which, of course, I couldn’t help but … More Winter quarter recap: An #SAGrad marathon
