Archives for October 2008

Nagging eschatology

End-of-the-world scenarios have been running through my head a lot lately.  More than usual, actually.  Most cases involve zombies and typically bubble up from my subconscious when I’m in class and not really enjoying myself.  I take a look at… continue reading »

The holy trinity of graduate studies

There’s a lot advice out there about how to succeed in graduate school.  “Write for 15 minutes each day!”  “Set aside a day of the weekend to dedicate entirely to research.”  “Don’t be afraid to speak up in class.”  While… continue reading »