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My Last First Day of School
Today officially marks my last first day of school. After 24 years as a student, it feels like a long time coming. I’m in the final stretch of my PhD—putting the finishing touches on my dissertation and preparing to defend before the end of this academic year. After that, I’ll be heading into the so-called Read.
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When Your PhD Plan Falls Apart: Navigating Life Beyond Academia
When the Plan Doesn’t Go to Plan For most of my life, I’ve thrived on having a plan. Ten years ago, I mapped out my academic journey down to the year: Bachelor’s in four, Master’s in two, PhD in four, then a postdoc, and eventually a tenure-track job. It felt certain, logical, and achievable. And Read.
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Adolescent Dietary Choices: The Role of School Food Environments
When I began my PhD program in 2021, one of my first steps was conducting a systematic review in my proposed area of research. This process helped me engage deeply with the existing literature and identify key gaps that my dissertation could address. Although the review was published a few years ago, I’m sharing it Read.
Olivia Caruso 