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How Graduate School Changed My Life: A Reflection
It is an understatement to say that going through a graduate program changes your life, for better or worse. For me, it was the former. Be..
Spring Semester Rolling Into Summertime
The semester is winding down. Only five-ish weeks to go (I think). After spring break, and settling into a pattern of rest and relaxation,..
Take Advantage of What Awaits You
Well, after five weeks of lots of couch time spent getting reacquainted with my old friends Gordon Ramsay and carbohydrates, the semester ..
Networking: How to do it and when to start
Networking is a huge topic and also one you hear about all the time. “Your network is everything” “This business is all about who you know..
A Semester in Review: Graduate School vs. Undergrad
Me! Right after my May 2021 graduation!
Has it been a few months or a few years since you completed your undergraduate degree? Are you..
The Importance of Digital Accessibility
Equal access to social media, online education, and employment is crucial for this day in age. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, doing th..
All Work and No Play?
A huge topic right now in the world of media composition is work ethic as it relates to hours worked, and what it means to have a good wor..
Post-Covid Artist Communes: How to Survive an MFA Program
As a reformed freelancer of 15 years, one of the main reasons I attended graduate school was to gain access to and become connected with t..
Wanting to go but not being able to leave.
Abandoned Pool in Lebanon
I’ve been away for a while now. It’s been more than a month, but I’m back. I went to Lebanon: my native coun..
The Highs and Low of Making a Thesis Film
I am six weeks away from shooting my thesis film and seem to have reached the point where every bit of good news is quickly accompanied by a setback. It’s a time that’s difficult to process due to how busy it is. In addition to the thesis, I also have classes, an internship, a job and a life (sort of). Time management becomes your end-all and be-all, and self care is definitely important too.