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Ask Ebony Anything II: For-Profit Programs and Long-Distance Love

In this new installment of Ask Ebony Anything, Daphne and Rachel begin by discussing the professional and financial considerations that prospective graduate students should take into account when deciding to pursue a PhD at a for-profit college (1:24). They then shift gears and provide insight into maintaining long-distance relationships while in graduate school (9:20). The pair also give advice on structuring the CV (16:09) and … Continue reading Ask Ebony Anything II: For-Profit Programs and Long-Distance Love

Daphne PennFebruary 28, 2019April 9, 2019Leave a comment

Dear Ebony T., Tales from the Tower

Dear Ebony T, I want to apply to graduate school but my significant other is upset because I’m not interested in any schools near our current city (and they may not be able to follow me). I’m not sure what to do. Do you think we could make a long distance relationship work? Should I delay graduate school until we can make a coordinated … Continue reading

Daphne PennAugust 14, 2016August 16, 2016Leave a comment

Dear Ebony T., Tea from the Tower

Dear Ebony T, I am in the midst of some supreme writer’s block and it couldn’t have come at a worse time: I’m dissertating. I have been so organized and diligent in all of my work throughout this whole grad school process, but I feel like all of that work as been for naught. I am stuck. I can’t write anything anymore, let alone … Continue reading

Daphne PennAugust 9, 2016April 28, 2018Leave a comment

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Ask Ebony Anything II: For-Profit Programs and Long-Distance Love