Comments on Just a girl: Perspective

I've definitely had times like that. I think the ...

2008-05-08T19:29:00.000-05:00

I've definitely had times like that. I think the hard-working undergrad is learning that the problems are much harder the higher up you go...and sometimes, I spend so much time doing things that I feel as if I'm getting nowhere. But in talking with my officemates, we all feel like that at times.

And don't feel bad about turning 30. Really. It isn't a race and you're not letting anyone down. Please don't compare yourself. I thought I'd have my PhD by 28 and kids at 30 and 32. I ended up with kids at 20 and 28, and I'm just going to start my PhD in the fall. I'll be 33 this summer, so I hope I can swing a tenure-track job by the time I'm 40. :-)

This post really struck a chord with me. I look b...

2008-05-08T14:02:00.000-05:00

This post really struck a chord with me. I look back at my work ethic of when I was an undergrad and then look at me now. I'm much more cynical and less enthusiastic about my work. It's nice (and somewhat sad) to know that I'm not alone.

I love this post.You may not feel strong enough ye...

2008-05-08T11:53:00.000-05:00

I love this post.
You may not feel strong enough yet for mentoring the next generation- but I think you are doing an admirable job of helping out other students, just by posting this kind of thing. It's so helpful to know I'm not alone.

Woah Jennie, I think I could have written, nearly ...

2008-04-30T09:50:00.000-05:00

Woah Jennie, I think I could have written, nearly word for word the same post. My science-women friends and I have talked about this ad nauseum. The ups and downs within hours make me so miss the undergrad me. Grad school broke me too. But for what it's worth my science-women friends that have managed to graduate, get great postdocs and leave this place are doing fantastic and are slowly seeing their old selves coming back... I'm hoping the same can happen for me, and for you too!
Thanks for a great post and a great blog. It's nice to know I'm not alone

"How has graduate school broke me? Where is the ha...

2008-04-29T23:44:00.000-05:00

"How has graduate school broke me? Where is the hard working student that I was four, six years ago? Dammit where are you!!"

Jennie, after reading this, I had to go back to a post I wrote (and didn't post) awhile back. The wording is different, but the feeling is the same! I think all the uncertainty is adding up, and I am not nearly as productive as I was as an undergrad. Thus the wondering if I will go back to the determined, enthusiastic person I used to be. I want me back! I hope we both get our former selves back!