On Becoming a Foreigner as a Result of Academe
Author's Note: This post is mostly a reflection on an ongoing struggle that I have experienced. This struggle has yet to be resolved and...
Reflections on Doctoral Study: It's All about the Socialization, So Make It Work for You
This post will focus on some key lessons I learned mostly in retrospect after already enrolling in a Ph.D. program. Here are five "take...
Repost: Should You Get a Ph.D.? A Brutally Honest Perspective
This is a slightly revised version of a social media post written by the author in 2016 Spoiler alert: Most likely, no, and here’s what...
Reflections on an Extended Academic Job Market Run (For Those Newly Entering the Market)
I realized earlier today that this is the first time in 4.5 years that I have NOT been in search of a job: I did 5 fully-funded years of...
Welcome to The Rabble-Rouser Lounge: A Blog For and By First-Generation Students and Working-Class P
Welcome! I go by the name "K" and I edit and in many cases produce the content for this blog. The inspiration for this blog comes from my...