So, spring break begins, and we are officially halfway through my last term of required classes.Of course, I'd love to be doing this:But, in reality, I will probably be doing this:
Tag: phd
Grad Student Cuisine
Bread and cheese. Simple. Ready to prepare. Reminiscent of a time sans processed food. And, my meal this evening after working straight through to 11p.m. Ah, grad school life. I'm sure I'll look back on this later and laugh (cry??).
Professional Cat “Help”
I believe that, from their perspective, this "help" is mandatory.
Attack of the 600+-page books!
It goes without saying that reading, and reading ALL THE TIME, goes hand in hand with the pursuit of a PhD. I think I realized this within the first few weeks of my first semester. I fondly remember uploading this picture on Facebook after realizing that, in the world of the PhD student, a "weekend" …
One Year Countdown: Comprehensive Exams
A decade ago, I spent the winter applying to MA programs in medieval history in the US and the UK. My subsequent experience at the University of York was a great one, but I was absolutely convinced after a year of Latin, palaeography, research, and writing that academia wasn't for me. I returned to the …
Medievalist in the Making 