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Five Lessons from My First Year of PhD-ing

June 5, 2018June 5, 2018 ~ Val ~ 2 Comments

Greetings, internet! It’s been an absurd amount of time since my last update, but my excuse is that I started a PhD program in History, and it has pretty much taken over my life. Over the semester, I put “write blog post” on my weekly calendar, and every week I’d look at my calendar and … Continue reading Five Lessons from My First Year of PhD-ing

Choosing a Grad School

May 16, 2016May 16, 2016 ~ Val ~ 2 Comments

Hello, reader! It may appear as though I haven’t been active on the interwebs lately, but the blog has been quiet for good reason. I’ve been writing away and actually had something published on The Establishment. It’s all about applying to college as a wheelchair user, which is a topic that is near and dear … Continue reading Choosing a Grad School

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PhD candidate of medieval history at Princeton University. Also a dessert fanatic who happens to use a wheelchair.

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  • “Becoming the Representation” (MIGA)
  • “Google Maps Makes a Modest Attempt at Wheelchair Accessibility” (Hyperallergic)
  • “Applying to College as a Wheelchair User” (Inside Higher Ed)
  • “My Life with Paralysis, It’s a Workout” (New York Times)
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San Francisco, day two! Afternoon tea at @crownandcrumpet and then an amazing s’mores treat from @dandelionchocolate at the Ferry Building.
San Francisco, day one! I’ve got a story highlight reel, but also figured I should make actual posts. Malasadas from @oceanmalasadaco and wine and spicy garlic cheese spread from @palmcitywines
When your sister visits with pre-Thanksgiving treats 😁 @tastecreme
I promise I will eventually try all of the @bibbleandsip cream puffs, but it’s so hard not to get the black sesame every single time.
Testing out the new oven with @khatzdubson by making chocolate chip cookies! 🍪
That moment when you realize that cinnamon buns are indeed the perfect breakfast food. @bourkestreetbakerynyc

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