Comments for Pomegranates and a Ph.D. http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com An Academic in the Cornfields Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:46:18 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on The discussion our campus is not having by criticalcontexts http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/the-discussion-our-campus-is-not-having/#comment-41 criticalcontexts Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:46:18 +0000 http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/?p=27#comment-41 Well stated! I actually read one of the major university websites (near my community)the other day and I must say i really disgusted me. The title of tthe page was "Tuition makes sense" and/or "Dollars and sense". I guess what really frustrates me is that someone is making policy arguments on behalf of those that are not able to channel their frustrations into this. You are correct to claim that across many universities and colleges there are no discussions being held that address the financial concerns of the affected! Well stated!
I actually read one of the major university websites (near my community)the other day and I must say i really disgusted me. The title of tthe page was “Tuition makes sense” and/or “Dollars and sense”. I guess what really frustrates me is that someone is making policy arguments on behalf of those that are not able to channel their frustrations into this. You are correct to claim that across many universities and colleges there are no discussions being held that address the financial concerns of the affected!

]]> Comment on derailed careers and getting back on track by Zhelin http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/derailed-careers-and-getting-back-on-track/#comment-40 Zhelin Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:30:16 +0000 http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-40 I can definitely relate to what you are going through and have went through. Illness of any kind can throw you for a loop. I know from personal experience. Thank you for sharing your life experiences. It lets me know that I am not alone, and daring myself to dream again is a must. I pray that you stay encouraged. I pray that I stay encouraged and I just want you to know that your past does not dictate your future. I too went to a world class university for graduate school and undergraduate school, and now after mistake after mistake I am ready for a real career and more success. I can definitely relate to what you are going through and have went through. Illness of any kind can throw you for a loop. I know from personal experience. Thank you for sharing your life experiences. It lets me know that I am not alone, and daring myself to dream again is a must.

I pray that you stay encouraged. I pray that I stay encouraged
and I just want you to know that your past does not dictate your future.

I too went to a world class university for graduate school and undergraduate school, and now after mistake after mistake
I am ready for a real career and more success.

]]> Comment on derailed careers and getting back on track by gradgirl http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/derailed-careers-and-getting-back-on-track/#comment-27 gradgirl Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:48:51 +0000 http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-27 Thank you for this post. As a current grad student, I've noticed how narrow the definition of success is in academia (and in America), and have been struggling to define it in my own way (which includes personal fulfillment, inspiring through teaching, and being a well-rounded person - not just publishing X amount, working at X university or being cited by X number of people). It can really be a challenge reject or rework these dominant notions of what success is (particularly since financial security often hinges on adopting them), and to make a life that is valuable and meaningful by your own standards, so I really appreciate (and empathize with) your post. Thank you for this post. As a current grad student, I’ve noticed how narrow the definition of success is in academia (and in America), and have been struggling to define it in my own way (which includes personal fulfillment, inspiring through teaching, and being a well-rounded person – not just publishing X amount, working at X university or being cited by X number of people). It can really be a challenge reject or rework these dominant notions of what success is (particularly since financial security often hinges on adopting them), and to make a life that is valuable and meaningful by your own standards, so I really appreciate (and empathize with) your post.

]]> Comment on derailed careers and getting back on track by olderwoman http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/derailed-careers-and-getting-back-on-track/#comment-26 olderwoman Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:48:53 +0000 http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-26 Congratulations! You sound like a wonderful person. I am so sorry to hear about the hard times and hope that you will have some good times. You have already accomplished a lot. It is so easy in the academic world to feel like a failure because we are competitive and judge ourselves against others. But you got a PhD. You published some stuff it sounds like, although not as much as you wanted. You prepped a lot of classes. You survived a lot of bad stuff. I hope you will feel able to praise yourself for all you have done. And build a life you can feel good about. Note: I found you following links from scatterplot. I also appreciated the teaching race resources link. Congratulations! You sound like a wonderful person. I am so sorry to hear about the hard times and hope that you will have some good times. You have already accomplished a lot. It is so easy in the academic world to feel like a failure because we are competitive and judge ourselves against others. But you got a PhD. You published some stuff it sounds like, although not as much as you wanted. You prepped a lot of classes. You survived a lot of bad stuff. I hope you will feel able to praise yourself for all you have done. And build a life you can feel good about. Note: I found you following links from scatterplot. I also appreciated the teaching race resources link.

]]> Comment on derailed careers and getting back on track by destabee http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/derailed-careers-and-getting-back-on-track/#comment-25 destabee Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:05:41 +0000 http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-25 Thank you Rainee. It took took longer than I would like to close the book on that chapter of my life but I finally have. Thank you Rainee. It took took longer than I would like to close the book on that chapter of my life but I finally have.

]]> Comment on derailed careers and getting back on track by Rainee http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/derailed-careers-and-getting-back-on-track/#comment-24 Rainee Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:55:47 +0000 http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-24 This is my first time on your blog, so I'll just say that I hope and pray that things work out for you and you are able to process this in a way that is helpful to you. (Here via your comment on mommyprof's post) This is my first time on your blog, so I’ll just say that I hope and pray that things work out for you and you are able to process this in a way that is helpful to you.

(Here via your comment on mommyprof’s post)

]]> Comment on Partially formed thoughts by Kathe http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/partially-formed-thoughts/#comment-4 Kathe Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:32:41 +0000 http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/partially-formed-thoughts/#comment-4 I teach soc theory and have students write a review of lit -- done it for 20 years and while I am never completely satisfied with their products and how I help them to get there -- I have some ideas I'd be happy to share privately with you! I enjoy talking about how to help students learn these skills. I teach soc theory and have students write a review of lit — done it for 20 years and while I am never completely satisfied with their products and how I help them to get there — I have some ideas I’d be happy to share privately with you! I enjoy talking about how to help students learn these skills.

]]> Comment on Partially formed thoughts by destabee http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/partially-formed-thoughts/#comment-3 destabee Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:02:22 +0000 http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/partially-formed-thoughts/#comment-3 Thanks jessica. I had forgotten about that book. I'll check to see if the library has it. As for the library, well let's just say it is an embarrassing aspect of campus. Thank goodness for use books and Amazon prime. Thanks jessica. I had forgotten about that book. I’ll check to see if the library has it. As for the library, well let’s just say it is an embarrassing aspect of campus. Thank goodness for use books and Amazon prime.

]]> Comment on Partially formed thoughts by jessica http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/partially-formed-thoughts/#comment-2 jessica Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:34:57 +0000 http://pomegranateandphd.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/partially-formed-thoughts/#comment-2 Does your library offer any tutorials for students? The social sciences librarian did a great presentation for my students this semester. I also re-skimmed (I'd read it in grad school and will have my graduate methods class read it next semester) <i>The Craft of Research</i> (Booth et al 2003) and gave my undergrads pointers from there to help with writing their final papers. I think it would even be an acceptable (and worthwhile) required book in an undergrad methods course. Does your library offer any tutorials for students? The social sciences librarian did a great presentation for my students this semester. I also re-skimmed (I’d read it in grad school and will have my graduate methods class read it next semester) The Craft of Research (Booth et al 2003) and gave my undergrads pointers from there to help with writing their final papers. I think it would even be an acceptable (and worthwhile) required book in an undergrad methods course.

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