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Dreaming of Financial Incentives for Grad Students

Dreaming of Financial Incentives for Grad Students

Last night I literally dreamed about how my progress through my PhD might have been different if there were financial incentives in place.  In the last few weeks I’ve been reflecting on what I wish I had done differently during grad school; I’m in that super-jaded place that a lot of people get to around the time that they defend.   I have found myself wishing that there had been clearer expectations set out by my advisor, … Read entire article »

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Strategies for Paying for Vacations

Strategies for Paying for Vacations

Kyle and I committed to attend the black tie wedding in Chicago that I’ve mentioned a few times.  In addition to attending the wedding itself, we are going to make it a long weekend to see some of our good friends who live there as well as sight-see as we have never been to Chicago before.  We are excited to make some amazing memories!   Financially, though, the trip is going to be a stretch.  We haven’t … Read entire article »

Filed under: found money, luxuries, travel