Tag: Leaving Academic
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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.
Olivia Caruso 