What are we wearing this month? As the weather changes, I’m always a little stumped. So today, I’ve rounded up a week of May outfit ideas for women. Most of these outfits are casual or could go to a casual workplace (I am always the most relaxed about teacher style at the end of the semester! Bring on the jeans and sundresses!).
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Are you traveling on Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant, or Ryan Air for your next academic conference? Was the price too good to pass up, but now you’re wondering about packing for an academic conference with no carry on bag? Today I’m going to show you how to pack for a conference in a personal item, in this case, a backpack!
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Are you a graduate student looking for a non academic job after graduate school? If so, you might feel like the path is very uncertain. Professors are often bad at giving advice about how to prepare a resume and transition into an industry job. This week in the grad school group chat, we were lucky to chat with a graduate student career counselor, and she gave some great advice! Here’s what she recommended…
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If you’re starting out as an instructor or professor, you may be wondering what to wear as a female university lecturer. It’s pretty common to be told to “dress one level above your students.” But what does that actually mean? And what would those outfits look like?? Here are some ideas!
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The semester is about to start (sorry!), which means you might be doing the very, very big things that happen in academia: transitioning from a grad student into a postdoc, instructor, or assistant professor. As I enter my 6th year as a professor (seriously WHAT) here are some things I wish I had known that first year <3
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Are you starting graduate school soon and wondering what kind of bag to carry? Perhaps you have an old backpack hanging around and you’re contemplating an upgrade, or you’re looking for something that looks professional but is also affordable and durable. Here are my 5 favorite bags and backpacks for grad students if you’re back to grad school shopping in 2024!
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A summer academic conference is so challenging–the weather is brutal, but the AC is freezing, and it’s hard to find professional outfits that work for both. Here are a few ideas, plus a packing list!
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If you are looking for a professor job, you may encounter an academic job fair at a conference or professional meeting! These are very strange events…what to wear? How to prepare? Here’s some advice based on my experiences with them…
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Today, we’re talking about the top questions I get asked by grad students. If you are looking for grad school advice, here are a few of my thoughts!
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It’s not everyday that my favorite sustainable workwear brand says goodbye. Here are some final picks if you want to send them off in style.
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