Two days ago, I did a very strange thing. I started writing a personal statement for my PhD applications. It was incredible how quickly the sense of panic began creeping over my fingers, not unlike the cricket that skittered over my foot later that night. I can’t help wondering if the cricket was a personificationContinue reading “Impending Epistles”
Category Archives: Grad School
Literary U
This week, my sister got married! (!!!!!!!!) In the lead-up to the big day, I spent a lot of time driving around Richmond. I discovered anew the poor state of my distance vision while I attempted to find my way to 102 locations around the city. Google Maps was my friend. However, this week IContinue reading “Literary U”
Decal Art
This week, I officially became an alumna of the graduate school. That meant getting my alumni library card and an alumni parking pass. What I didn’t realize was that it also meant being inducted into the secret society of new art at the university. The following scenario ensued when I entered Parking Management: ::standing inContinue reading “Decal Art”
Hooding Pictures
I look like I’m in a lot of pain. So does the professor placing the hood on my neck. It’s rather amusing, actually. But no, thank you; I will not be spending $125 on these photos.
The Big Day
Today is the hooding ceremony for my MA in English Literature. Everything suddenly feels so intense and final. And exciting. 🙂 We did it, Class of 2011!
No more 9-5s
Apparently, the result of graduate school is that my new best working hours are 8-12 (omne die). This could be a long summer.
My Least Favorite Word
You know how some people have these little habits that just get you down? Like Bernie… Well, sort of like Bernie. You know how some people have those little words that just get them down? I’m one of those people. There are a few words that really make me cringe every time I hear them.Continue reading “My Least Favorite Word”
The Defense Rap
What do you do when you’re preparing for a master’s thesis defense? I’ll tell you – you write a rap about it. Does it matter that you listen to musicals instead of rap, your voice is better suited to Disney princess songs than to Eminem, and you prefer waltzing to hip-hop? Not a whit. Enjoy.Continue reading “The Defense Rap”
Alternate Career Possibilities
You’ve hit a special place in your thesis-writing career when researching replacement parts for your toilet is suddenly much more interesting than crafting an argument about seventeenth-century theater. Flapper valve, anyone?
Thesis Defense Strategy 101
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Snark on the Side 