Tag Archives: grad school

A New Adventure

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Something that terrifies a lot of people — and don’t get me wrong, it scares me too — is starting over.  Starting over completely doing something new, in some place new, where you know basically no one.  Its a frightening … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Just In…

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

My-oh-my.  These past two weeks have been ridiculous.  The week before my prelim retake consisted of 12-14 hour study days for SEVEN DAYS STRAIGHT.  During this time I also managed to do my long last run – it was supposed … Continue reading →

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Life Before Prelims: Take 2 & Blood Tests

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

I’ve been AWOL for a while, but I have a legit excuse: PRELIM STUDYING.  I know, I know.  I took prelims back in June, and was lucky to pass one of the exams, but just missed passing the second.  Major … Continue reading →

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