Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith

Dr of deceptively defective bodies in EM. 2018 SHS PG paper prize winner. TheAllenSmiths house insta. Still working out what to do with my PhD..

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

How did people decide if to change their surname when getting married? I don't know if I want to stop being Dr Allen (in any capacity) when it was my dream since being a kid... for me, my title and name are a big part of my identity and I don't know if I want to give it up 💍

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

It's now been over 3 years since I officially finished the PhD and I do miss my research. Has anyone left academia but managed to stay connected to their prior work/passion in some way?
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #phdlife #phdchat #PhD

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

I get asked a lot at work why I'm not using my degrees... but I am! The skills I learned completing my PHD have sped up my new chosen career path. I miss studying my fake virgins, but I do feel professionally fulfilled. And that's enough for me. #work #postphd #AcademicTwitter

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

Newly weds, newly promoted, now new home 🏡 hoping we can slow down this year. If anyone is interested in our reno journey it's TheAllenSmiths on insta 💜🥰 grateful for this year and the memories we have made

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

11 years after after met, we got hitched!

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

The last year has gone so quickly, now it's 19 days until we marry, 22 until honeymoon of a lifetime, and a matter of weeks until moving and starting my new role

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

So by mid October we as a couple will have moved house, gotten married and both gotten big promotions 🙈 manic

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

Last weekend was my hen do with my closest of friends 💜 now there's less than 4 weeks to go, but since we added a new house and promotions into the mix I fear there is little time to relax and enjoy 🙈👰‍♀️ #TheYearOf

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

Getting married in 6 weeks. Moving in around 9 weeks. Partner starts his promotion soon and now finding out I'll be interviewing for a big promotion as well. Overwhelmed doesn't begin to describe my mind atm.

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

@LouiseNBurton Perfect! I just hated that everyone expected me to take his. Instead we will be Mr and Dr Allen-Smith 💜 honestly he was so open to the idea so that any future kids will have the same surname as both of us x

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

So glad that women are expected less and less to take their husbands name upon marriage. I'm even more so chuffed that my partner is also going to hyphenate meaning our new family name is OUR family name and represents both of us equally 💜🙌

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

@hare_today_ On a line yes, on an airer no. You can also use coathangers for certain bits which frees up for space 😊

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

I have no idea who it was thinking it would be clever to get married and move house within WEEKS of each other... I'm blaming the cats. 🙈 #TooMuch

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

It's all happening

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

Almost 10 years ago we met at @UniNorthants and now 10 weeks until the big day. But funnily some of the next big milestones are coming quicker than planned! #OurYear

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

It's amazing how all of a sudden things start moving at lightning speed

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Don’t be overwhelmed by how much you think you have to do. You are already doing so much and have done many great things. Take it easy on yourself. 💛

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

If its your body, its your choice. I've never needed a service like this but at least it was there if I did. Forcing individuals to have children they don't want or can't afford will only ever lead to more issues further down the line. https://t.co/04yBZtoXwU

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

Never before have i felt so invested in a tv couple breakup... such beaut characters who just couldn't make it work but showing everything happens for a reason @NBCThisisUs #Katoby #MyFaves

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

This week we both got amazing news with end of year reviews 🙌 I never planned what I would do once I got the PHD, and eventhough I'm not 'using it' now the skills I built have only led to fast tracked success within my job that I love 💪 #AcademicChatter

[Dr Stephanie Fern Allen-Smith @StephFernAllen]

It's been such a roller coaster week with family in hospital and work being manic. Hoping the end of the month is slow and boring in all honesty 😴