Grad School Stuff

Part sarcastic jokes/rants about graduate school, part encouragement and real-talk academia conversations. You are welcome here.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

Very powerful and important thread about grad school, finishing, and trauma. Take care of yourselves and each other. https://t.co/f6RnAEF4o8

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

@YourFrauFelicia Glad I could help—good luck with your grad program!

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

Building in self care strategies to your grad school routine is essential to not burning out and staying healthy. https://t.co/Ec2HBVV1rP

[Christina @christinajoyce_]

Today I titled an email to my supervisor “I was wrong,” and if that doesn’t accurately depict grad school, I don’t know what does. 😅 @Grad_SchoolProb @gradschoolstuff

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

But again, Twitter doesn’t allow a lot of context. Which means I have to be extra clear with phrasing.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

As a disabled grad student, I never want to perpetuate the ableist assumptions that flourish all too often in academia.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

My decision in this individual situation isn’t something that works for everyone.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

I knew myself well enough that I would be able to rest better and heal faster if I got done with the assignment.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

*received a lengthy extension

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FOR ME, I preferred to simply churn out the paper (a lit review) just so I could get it done with and out of my life.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

The context of this tweet was that I had already received a lengthy deadline from a professor and got a bad cold before it was due.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

I’ve had many times where I’ve written papers from my bed due to pain and fatigue.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

I’m also a disabled graduate student, so I truly do understand the importance of stepping away from the intense, relentless demands.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

But Twitter doesn’t always come along with the benefit of context.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

As I tweet about regularly from this account, it’s so important to take time for self care and rest. Grad school is an intense experience.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

I’ve taken some (justified) heat for this tweet. It could have been much clearer. Let’s discuss. https://t.co/Mfzvhq5MpY

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

Grad school sick days just mean writing from bed instead of a coffee shop. #gradschool #gradschoolstuff

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

@philommeides_ Agreed—this is 100% acceptable. But it wasn’t an option in this situation. I absolutely should have added a “for me” as a qualifier here.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

@NavalesiKent @philommeides_ Out of fairness to myself, it WAS absolutely necessary in this situation. But point well made nonetheless.

[Grad School Stuff @gradschoolstuff]

Grad school sick days just mean writing from bed instead of a coffee shop. #gradschool #gradschoolstuff

[Ah Ra Cho @ah_ra_cho]

Take care of one another. Grad school takes a toll on you even if it may not be easily apparent. Outside circumstances add to it. Be well. https://t.co/LF6F3Y1du3