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Kate Jones's avatar

Great post, Haley! It made me so nostalgic to be back on campus...this time of year always does. But I love how you point out that you don't need to be heading to grad school to recreate these intense periods of study. As I'm starting work on a new project (which scares me!) I particularly needed the reminder to allow the first drafts to be shit! Thank you :)

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haley larsen, phd's avatar

Thank you, Kate!! I’m glad the reminder was helpful. That’s the one I usually need most, too!!

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Despina Kay's avatar

What a wonderful Substack. I'm so glad I found you!

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haley larsen, phd's avatar

Amazing!! I'm so glad you found me, too!! Looking forward to checking out your Substack.

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Despina Kay's avatar

Thank you for the support. You are very, very kind.

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Gloriana Loria's avatar

It’s been a little over a month since I started my master’s and the last couple of weeks have felt quite difficult, but this post really helped.

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haley larsen, phd's avatar

I am so happy to hear that!! <3

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Norman's avatar

That is so beautifully written and such an insightful text. I will recommend it to students and mention the key points in class.

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Matt Williams's avatar

This is immensely helpful and delightful. Thank you from the first year environmental humanities cohort at the University of Utah :)

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haley larsen, phd's avatar

I hope your first semester is going wonderfully!!!

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Mary Taylor's avatar

As a 71 year old that loved school, I appreciate that learning can and should continue our whole life. I still enjoy picking tough books and subjects,also glad no more deadlines and grades!

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haley larsen, phd's avatar

I agree with you: learning does not end just because school does! And now we get to do it on our own deadlines 💕

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