Foundations of Graduate Studies

  • Sorry For This Post

    When you read the title of this post, did the apology at the beginning create a more positive tone or did it simply just draw you in? My data analysis this week was based on how many times I apologize per day and the motivation behind each one. I’ve noticed that I was hearing apologies Read more

  • Infinite Swiping

    The online dating app, Bumble is one of the most popular options to meet eligible bachelors in New York City and around the world. As a progressive woman in 2023, I have used this app for years and I have been successful multiple times in finding long-lasting relationships including my current partner. A Brief History Read more

  • Summer Book Goals Reimagined

    How many books have you read this summer? This is a common question I hear as I walk through huddles of families camped on the beach. Is there a race to read as many books as you can on the beach? I’ve never been able to keep up with the race and have always felt Read more

  • The Empathetic Shooter

    When I think of most terrifying situation in the past decade, being involved in a mass shooting is the first thing that comes to mind. Whether it is the fear of becoming a victim or the fear of sending your child to school without a bullet proof backpack, it is one of the most controversial Read more

  • Goodnight Moon, Hello Melatonin

    I have never been a morning person. I have had countless jobs that have required me to wake up before 6 AM and my body never got used to the pattern. During the pandemic, I had some time to reflect on my sleep patterns and why they were so inflexible. With an increased amount of Read more

  • The Disappearance of Living in the Moment

    This morning, I was awakened by birds…well, the low humming of pigeons on my windowsill because I live in New York City. Nevertheless, it was astonishing that I was awakened by nature instead of my phone alarm or a blaring siren. I took advantage of this breadth of nature and seemingly beautiful weather, opened my Read more