I've been checking in with all of our MA and PhD students this summer. (One of the perks of being grad chair.)
I'm in awe of their stamina and resilience through this pandemic. Many have suffered loss, had to give up on field research, and remained stranded overseas.
I'm in awe of their stamina and resilience through this pandemic. Many have suffered loss, had to give up on field research, and remained stranded overseas.
Many entered parenthood, got married, moved to new homes, and started new jobs.
Many took leave to cope with new stresses and isolation. Others slowed down their programmes to make room for life's changes.
Many took leave to cope with new stresses and isolation. Others slowed down their programmes to make room for life's changes.
Many of them kept publishing and contributing to important public conversations about politics and policy.
Many completed coursework and defenses without meeting their peers or committee members face-to-face.
Many completed coursework and defenses without meeting their peers or committee members face-to-face.
Several struggled, failing assignments or defenses. Most reached out for help before it was too late. All deserved grace.
All of them demonstrated a level of self-awareness, vulnerability, resilience, flexibility, grit, creativity, and agility seldom seen by people at their stage of life or career.
As these students finish their programs and hit the job market, I hope employers realize how special this 2020-2022+ cohort of graduate students really is. They are remarkable people who deserve more than we, as universities, could provide them over the pandemic.
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