When I first stepped into the world of co-op placements as a Master’s student, I didn’t fully understand just how transformative the experience would be – for my academic path, my career aspirations, and perhaps most importantly, my sense of self. Before beginning my PhD in Psychology (Social Psychology stream) at Memorial University in the … [Read more…]
Earning a professional degree has always been a dream of mine, fueled by my deep interest in forensic and clinical psychology. But my reasons for choosing to pursue a PhD are somewhat unorthodox. Why I Chose the PhD Path When I started my PhD, I wasn’t driven by an academic calling or a passion for … [Read more…]
Hello everyone!! It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog post, or at least it feels like it has been. This summer was super busy, and now that the fall semester has started up again, it’s gotten even busier. On top of all the research that I want to get done, I have … [Read more…]
In the last week of May, I attended the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences hosted by the University of Regina in Saskatchewan. This conference is the annual gathering of all the societies and groups, which form the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (La Société canadienne pour l’étude de l’éducation – CSSE/SCÉÉ). … [Read more…]
Hello everyone! It feels like it has been ages since I last wrote a blog post. Since my last post, I’ve still been very busy with all my research, which has been going well so far. Just to remind you all, my research involves synthesizing polyurethanes using environmentally friendly methods and waste-derived fish oil as … [Read more…]