Adventures in (Post) Gradland

Thoughts on life after the PhD

One Down: Thoughts on the End of the First Semester

1. Fuck nice shoes. Seriously, fuck them. I made a point of getting nice black work-appropriate shoes with slightly pointy toes and low, thick heels (no way am I ever … Continue reading

January 28, 2015 · 3 Comments

Post-Quals Limbo

The stress of qualifying exams is almost worth it for theĀ  post-quals indulgence, the feeling that you can finally justify reading a book or watching a film that has absolutely … Continue reading

May 9, 2010 · Leave a comment

Blame it on the Economy

Grad students might stress like everyone else in the bad economy, but we really can’t complain too much.

April 7, 2009 · Leave a comment

“But I always got A’s in high school…”

A study shows that college students believe that hard work and attendance entitle them to high grades.

February 23, 2009 · 2 Comments