When people think of Florence, filled with incredible museums, art pieces, palaces, and churches, one doesn't automatically think that it would be a great place to take your kids. At least, I wouldn't think it if I did not live here. Having grown up in this historical city, and experiencing it now with a family … Continue reading Enjoying Florence with kids: Boboli Gardens
This summer sure isn’t going to look like what we had in mind a few months ago. We might not be able to travel outside of our region, let alone outside of the country. Thankfully, those of us who live in Florence, have the fortune of living in Tuscany, which is a beauty in and … Continue reading Daytrips in Tuscany: Siena & San Gimignano
One of the most common scenarios that everyone pursuing a post-graduate degree will face at some point is sitting in front of a computer screen, a blank page ready to be filled with words, and nothing to write. Writer’s block can manifest itself in many shapes and forms, and can range from a few hours … Continue reading Ph.D. Stories: Tips & Tricks to Overcome Writer’s Block
If you’ve never read this beautiful novel by Gabriel García Márquez, do yourself a favor, and go buy a copy. I purchased my edition on a wintery Saturday morning, as I aimlessly wandered in a small bookstore in Florence, in search of a book for my husband. Despite being fairly stocked, the bookstore did not … Continue reading Love in the Time of Cholera: A Literary Masterpiece
A couple of weeks ago, having caught up on a bunch of reading that had been on my to-do list for a while (more time than I'd like to admit), I decided it was time to go back to writing. After completing my dissertation (all 300 pages of it) I needed a writing-break—thoughI hadn't thought … Continue reading Quarantine Reads
When the world as we know it turned upside down in the matter of days, no one could really fathom this quarantine lasting 2+ months. Well, maybe scientists could envision that, but I certainly couldn't. The day Italy announced that the entire country was going to go into lockdown for what initially was only two … Continue reading Making the most of this quarantine
Thinking of planning your summer vacation close to home this year? With the current health situation keeping us confined in our homes, it's difficult to imagine getting on a plane and flying half-across the world for the time being. It looks like most people will be vacationing closer to home this summer—if at all. In … Continue reading Croatia: One of Europe’s Finest Beauties
Are you in the mood to learn more about sexual tourism in Cuba? If so, then Megan Daigle's book From Cuba with Love: Sex and Money in the Twenty-First Century should be right up your alley. Check out the book review I wrote for the academic journal Mester a little while back.
Choosing a graduate program is no easy task. There are many professional and personal aspects to consider before committing 5+ years of your life to an institution. In this blog post I discuss six aspects to consider while applying to (post)graduate programs.
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