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How to be creative in an academic environment?

This question has been haunting me for the past six months. I may have already told you this, but I am a graduate student in French literature at McGill. I am doing my dissertation in both research (30 pages) and creative writing (70 pages). For the past six months, I have been struggling with –… Read More How to be creative in an academic environment?

November 13, 2016March 21, 2017 JeSuisEllesLeave a comment

Thinking days ≠ procrastination

What I call “thinking days” are the days you take for yourself. It can be to sleep in, to organize non-school related appointments, to meet a friend for lunch, or even to watch Netflix. Whatever you need to do! Whatever you want to do! In the meantime, while you feel like you’re procrastinating on your… Read More Thinking days ≠ procrastination

October 11, 2016March 21, 2017 JeSuisEllesLeave a comment

“To be or not to be?”: An intern

It’s September. It’s potentially the beginning of my last year as a graduate student. Except if I decide to do a PhD at some point. So far so good though, I should be finishing grad school some time next Spring/Summer. My first article was about my dream job which I finally decided to quit. This was… Read More “To be or not to be?”: An intern

September 20, 2016March 21, 2017 JeSuisEllesLeave a comment

My experience at Thèsez-vous

Have you heard about this amazing concept that is Thèsez-vous? It is a retreat for grad students in a beautiful and quiet spot where all you have to worry about for three days is writing. For non-French speaking readers, “Thèsez-vous” is a word play between thèse (a thesis) and taisez-vous which means “Be quiet”. Introduction… Read More My experience at Thèsez-vous

August 12, 2016March 21, 2017 JeSuisEllesLeave a comment

How to be a full time graduate student with a dream job?

Studying hard, getting into graduate school to get a better job – yes! Working part-time on the side to pay for your studies, your rent, food or any activity – yes*2. Finding your dream job while you’re still studying, keeping it for experience and potentially as a first job? Let’s try it. A STUDENT JOB… Read More How to be a full time graduate student with a dream job?

July 6, 2016March 21, 2017 JeSuisElles1 Comment
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