People always ask, “What’s your dissertation about?” It is a seemingly simple question. The problem is that dissertations are never simple and they are often incredibly esoteric. Figuring out how to make it interesting and… [Continue Reading]
I am baaaack!!!!!
Wow, so much life has happened since I last posted. Apologies for the radio silence on here for the past couple of months, but the final 6 weeks of your dissertation, followed by your defense… [Continue Reading]
How to Break into the Field of Study Abroad
This is definitely my most asked question – “How did you get into the field of education/study abroad?” To be honest, I fell into it. I have discussed it on the blog before in more… [Continue Reading]
Translating Academic Skills into Workplace Skills
It used to be that if you were pursuing a PhD you were most likely going to end up working as a tenured-track professor at a university, researching and teaching in your specific field. Times… [Continue Reading]
The Truth About the Academic Job Market
This should not come as a surprise to you if you are thinking of going on (or are currently on) the academic job market — it sucks! It is pretty much like The Hunger Games… [Continue Reading]
Big Changes Ahead!
I don’t know about you, but I have a love/hate relationship with change. On the one hand, I crave it. I love new places, new people, and new challenges. These keep me inspired and motivated…. [Continue Reading]
Sabbatical Beauty
I would like to introduce you to Sabbatical Beauty. I myself only recently discovered this unique skincare line. It is a line of Korean-inspired skincare created by an academic on sabbatical who was tired of… [Continue Reading]
