2.04.2009

I heard a great story the other day that really made me laugh at the academic world. The story comes from India, and is a lesson for those who “live inside their head” too much.  To summarize the beginning, there were four scholars who had been friends since childhood. Three were extraordinarily well educated in [...]

11.11.2008

Last night, I had an hour and a half long phone conversation with my professor and mentor from undergrad (we’ll call him “N”) about all the issues I’ve been having with the composition program here. I have to say, I feel immensely better now, and I no longer feel the need to bolt and go [...]