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Category: Academic Life

Ah, yes. Frances the academic! The most recent posts under this banner relate to my working life as an academic. Older posts chronicle my journey towards completing my PhD. These posts are largely about the personal aspects of my academic life. For the really academic-y stuff, visit my other blog at www.FrancesRyanPhD.com.

Posted on25 August 201216 November 2022Academic Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

A 10K and a curry

by Just Frances4 Comments on A 10K and a curry

Today was the Drymen 10K in, well, Drymen, Scotland. It was also race Number 8 in my 2012 Race a Month Challenge. It was also…

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Posted on20 August 201218 July 2021Academic Life

That dissertation? Done.

by Just Frances2 Comments on That dissertation? Done.

First, an apology for my absence the last week. I’ve had some website glitches and had to enlist the help of some amazing friends who…

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Posted on24 July 201217 July 2021Academic Life

Dissertation month update; Part 5

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Wow. I guess that’s Dissertation Month pretty much over. I mean, I know it’s not been a full calendar month, but the month’s main project – completing…

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Posted on20 July 201217 July 2021Academic Life

Dissertation month update; Part 4

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Dissertation Month is nearly over! Can you believe it? I mean, it’s just been a mad blur of writing and writing and writing! As you…

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Posted on11 July 201217 July 2021Academic Life

Dissertation month update; Part 3

by Just Frances3 Comments on Dissertation month update; Part 3

In less than two weeks, I have to have a full draft of my dissertation ready to send my supervisor for his review. (After which,…

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Posted on7 July 201217 July 2021Academic Life

Dissertation month update; Part 2

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Dissertation month continues! As does my progress. The biggest part of this week’s work has been transcribing and re-reading interview materials, but I’ve also managed to…

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Posted on3 July 201217 July 2021Academic Life

Dissertation month update; Part 1

by Just Frances2 Comments on Dissertation month update; Part 1

Just a quick dissertation update for you today, since I did promise that this would be Dissertation Month. First, a look at the tasks I…

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Posted on1 July 201217 July 2021Academic Life

Welcome to dissertation month!

by Just Frances7 Comments on Welcome to dissertation month!

OK folks, it’s time to get serious about this dissertation. Like really, really serious! (Actually, I should have been really, really serious about it for…

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Posted on15 May 201217 July 2021Academic Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A mini-reunion and a catch-up

by Just Frances1 Comment on A mini-reunion and a catch-up

Oh dear, it’s been more than a week since I last posted. Sorry about that. It’s not that I’ve been sitting at home sulking though.…

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Posted on7 May 201217 July 2021Academic Life

No more teachers; lots more books

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on No more teachers; lots more books

Today was my last day of classes. And that means no more teachers. No more admissions-determined schedules. No more sitting through lectures and seminars. No…

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Posted on9 April 201216 July 2021Academic Life

Work in progress; Part 1

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Yippee! I’ve just completed another chunk of my dissertation – and I managed to finish it more than 12 hours before it was due! I admit it…

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Posted on1 April 201216 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

A productive start

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Spring break started on Friday, and by Saturday morning I had created a bit of a to-do list of all of the things I want…

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Posted on30 March 201216 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life

Spring break

by Just Frances2 Comments on Spring break

Well, as of 4:00 pm I am officially on spring break. Only, that really just means that I’m not going to classes for a week.…

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Posted on20 February 201216 July 2021Academic Life

Still classy

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OK, since I bored you with descriptions of my modules last semester, I think it’s only fair I do the same for my spring semester…

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Posted on16 February 201216 July 2021Academic Life

First day, again

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Yippee! After a too-long, two-month winter break I have finally started back to school. The new semester began on Monday with classes starting yesterday, but since…

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Posted on15 December 201113 July 2021Academic Life

One down

by Just Frances7 Comments on One down

Well, today marks the end of my first semester as a postgraduate student. It’s been a crazy and hectic journey to get to this point,…

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Posted on8 December 201113 July 2021Academic Life

A modest proposal

by Just Frances2 Comments on A modest proposal

Hey! Wanna know what I did today? (Of course, you do!) Well, today I turned in my dissertation proposal for my Master of Letters in…

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Posted on1 December 201113 July 2021Academic Life

Booked up

by Just Frances3 Comments on Booked up

I returned a stack of six books to the library today. And I left with another seven. All to be read and reviewed over the…

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Posted on29 November 201118 October 2021Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

Scholarly doubts

by Just Frances7 Comments on Scholarly doubts

Today has been quite a day; a day full of reminders that I meant to be a scholar. Meant to be a scholar. But I…

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Posted on11 October 201112 July 2021Academic Life

For the grade

by Just Frances2 Comments on For the grade

I now have less than two weeks to complete my first assignment as a postgraduate student. It’s a bit strange doing schoolwork again, but I…

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About Just Frances

Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

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