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Episode 6 / I Give Up!

You've probably heard it said that people who quit aren't driven, determined or committed. But is it true? Is giving up the same as giving up in all circumstances? Or could it be more of a course adjustment? Today, in our last conversation of the season, we'll talk about the quits that run through our lives. So, if you've ever felt bad about throwing in the towel or just thinking about it, listen to “I quit!” before you decide if you're going to reach for that towel again. Visit the website for the episode transcription, dialogue guide, references used in the episode, bios of participants and other resources: homoacademicus.org [homoacademicus.org]

Episode 5 / Academic Writing

We're sure that, at some point, you asked for divine help in dealing with something that surrounds the life of every undergraduate or graduate student.... the dreaded academic writing! This happens because, even though someone in academia knows how to write, academic writing has its own challenges and generates specific fears and concerns, which we are not usually taught to deal with. If you identify with this, stick with us - this conversation will give you some good ideas!  Visit the website for the episode transcription, dialogue guide, references used in the episode, bios of participants and other resources: homoacademicus.org [homoacademicus.org]

Episode 4 / Community: one swallow does not make a summer, but can it do research?

Most people in undergraduate courses have found themselves struggling to learn a subject alone, right? And in graduate school, it's even worse! But does it always have to be like this? Or can sharing knowledge be beneficial? Today we're going to talk about the loneliness of an academic career, its potential drawbacks, and alternatives to overcome it. One swallow doesn't make a summer, and we believe that research doesn't either.  Visit the website for the episode transcription, dialogue guide, references used in the episode, bios of participants and other resources: homoacademicus.org [homoacademicus.org]

Episode 3 / Violence at the university

Sometimes we want to believe that university is a place free from many of the problems of our society, right? But we know that this is not the case. Violence is one of those problems that impacts people in academia in different ways, but often in a very striking way. Today we are going to have this difficult but very important conversation to reflect on how we can stop reproducing violence and how to support those who suffer from it. Let's think about this?  Visit the website for the episode transcription, dialogue guide, references used in the episode, bios of participants and other resources homoacademicus.org [homoacademicus.org]

Episode 2 / Time management: what if my day had 48 hours?

Have you ever wished your day had 48 hours? Or missed a class to study for a test in another subject? Or thought that you are very bad at managing your time and its demands Well, all of this happens quite often to most people who are in undergraduate or graduate courses! Time management in academic life is our topic today! Take some time to reflect with us! Visit the website for the episode transcription, dialogue guide, references used in the episode, bios of participants and other resources: homoacademicus.org [homoacademicus.org]