It’s convocation time and I’ve been watching (in a non-creepy way) all the recent graduates running around lower campus in their caps and gowns. They all look so happy and their parents so proud. It was especially meaningful to see pictures of so many of my first batch of students graduating this year. (Congrats guys!)… Read More The Revolving Door of Grad School
I don’t know if other students feel like this at any point in their PhD journey. For me, this sensation has come during the “home stretch”. In other words – at the worst possible time. It is not uncommon for graduate students to feel down or discouraged at some points of their degree. Everyone knows… Read More Tightrope walking
Four months ago, I was offered the opportunity to become a grad life blogger at McGill University. First week. I was ecstatic. I was telling everyone I knew, “I am a blogger now”. Turns out I actually have to post something before I can claim that title. Second week. I complained that everything I wanted… Read More Signal to Noise ratio
‘Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.’ -Thomas Edison I think most of us have a small, seemingly impossible dream or desire that could turn into an amazing opportunity. It could be an opportunity to make money, but more likely, it is an opportunity for happiness… Read More Clarity
It was 13:30 when I entered Centennial Centre and rushed to pick up my gown and academic cap. I was supposed to be there at 13:00 and couldn’t believe that I was so late on the most important day of my life. When I saw a long line of students waiting for their turn and… Read More Convocation ceremony at Macdonald Campus
So – that was that. My master’s degree. Was I dreaming? I have been recently hit with the common post-grad-school realization that I can do ANYTHING I WANT! I have no familial obligations, no contracts, no school, no… ah wait. The financial obligations are massive and heavy coming out of this endeavor. This new stage… Read More Post-Post-Grad
I have been feeling very keenly lately the urgent need for variety in life. All year, as my posts have reflected, I have been intensely focussed on one current, ongoing goal, which has really taken all of my energy. The broader questions I have been asking myself lately have been: What is really going to… Read More Everything but…
As I draw closer to graduation, I find myself turning down opportunities. I use all kinds of excuses – I (almost) have a Master’s degree and deserve to earn more; It’s not worth my time for that price; or the killer: What If Something Better Comes Along. However, all too often, something better does not… Read More Opportunity vs. Money
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