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History in High Heels

My Stylish Journey Through Academia

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History Matters at Kean University

October 17, 2019

A few weeks ago, I had the honor and pleasure of speaking at Kean University’s grand opening of their new history center, the Liberty Hall Academic Center. The event featured a ribbon cutting, a speech… [Continue Reading]

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Navigating the Academic Job Market

May 28, 2019

*tap, tap* “Is this thing on?” I know it has been a long time since I have updated you all on my life. If you follow along on Instagram then you know that the last… [Continue Reading]

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My Dissertation

December 13, 2018

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]

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I am baaaack!!!!!

December 5, 2018

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]

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How to Break into the Field of Study Abroad

October 27, 2017

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]

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Translating Academic Skills into Workplace Skills

October 18, 2017

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]

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The Truth About the Academic Job Market

September 11, 2017

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]

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Big Changes Ahead!

August 23, 2017

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]

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Sabbatical Beauty

April 28, 2017

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]

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Welcome to History in High Heels! My name is Ashley and I have a PhD in early modern Italian history. I have worked in study abroad, I love to travel, and I am obsessed with all things fashion. I believe women should not have to sacrifice style for academic or intellectual legitimacy. I may not be Italian by blood, but after spending almost half my life there, I am Italian at heart! Thanks for stopping by!

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