Graduate Student Chronicles

Anxiety

“I only have a day left to send off this draft.” “Why can’t I think of a question to ask?” “I wish people would just stop...
philosophy of work

Philosophy and Work: Helping Students Conceptualize Their Careers

Ask a student why they’re in college and their answer will most likely include something about securing a well-paying job, expanding their career options,...

No Skin in the Language Game

Image Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/oxford-england-great-britain-city-2361239/ One of the aspects of my undergraduate education that I found most disappointing was the orientation toward philosophy of my fellow truth-seekers....
teaching assistant

The Joys of Being a Teaching Assistant

Maybe it’s naïve to enjoy being a teaching assistant. The hours can be long, grading is often an exercise in patience and understanding, and...