I’m about to go on my first-ever academic sabbatical: a paid leave period where you don’t teach and instead focus on developing long-term projects. If this sounds like a wonderful deal to you, it is. And yet, I am feeling deep ambivalence about it. So this week, I had a “duh” moment and decided to do some research on how to make the most of sabbatical.
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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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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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I miss the days of back to school shopping–picking a new backpack in elementary school, or a new set of string lights in college. It just doesn’t hit the same when it’s your own bank account. Nevertheless, the teaching wardrobe can start to feel a bit…bleh after a while, and a back to school infusion of energy is welcome. Here are some clothes for teachers that I’m excited about!
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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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It may be summer, but if you’re wondering what to wear to grad school orientation in the fall, or what to wear to teach as a grad student, Old Navy has some great women’s clothing right now! Here are some of my favorite options, plus 4 outfit ideas for graduate students!
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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 academic job market season, which means you might be wearing blazers, and in need of tops that go nicely with a suit! Here are some good options
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