“When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” (2 Cor. 10:12)
I have two problems with comparison. First, I compare myself to others. In grad school, that can be paralyzing. So-and-so finished his doctorate in just 3 years with 12 kids and a full-time job, what have I been [...]
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No Comparison
September 14, 2009Summer Hiatus
June 22, 2009Hi Folks! I’m taking some time off from the blog to dissertate and travel. I’ll be available by email, so just check www.cfhgradstudents.com if you need anything!
Digital Librarian
May 18, 2009We are a lucky lot to go through grad school with the use of the internet. My mom, who has a journalism degree, reminds me of this often, when she reminisces about trying to research and write articles without this vital aid.
Digital Librarian is a great resource. It lists online databases of primary source documents, [...]
Grad Student Crisis Support Line
May 4, 2009On a serious note, grad school can create serious emotional and psychological strain. Surrounding yourself with supportive friends and a spiritual community is vital to staying sane. I also recommend seeking the support of a counselor (most universities have these services for free).
But if you or someone you know reaches a crisis and you feel [...]
Tales from the Archives
March 25, 2009What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than a dive into the Women in Medicine archives and special collections?
Well that’s how I spent my spring break, at Drexel University in Philadelphia, in a room in the library basement poring over documents. I love research trips. So far my dissertation research has taken me to [...]
To Bear Fruit for Our Race
February 17, 2009I had the privilege of serving as a student researcher on the project “To Bear Fruit for Our Race.” The University of Houston Center for Public History sponsored the project, to study and tell the story of African American physicians in Houston in the twentieth century. The website has a Story Experience, great documents, and [...]
Thanksgiving
November 24, 2008Just a quick post to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving!
