Mercedes (She/Her) has a Ph.D. in Psychology and Lecturer at University of Cordoba (Department of Psychology). Member of "Laboratorio de Estudios sobre la Convivencia y Prevención de la Violencia" research group (Studies on Coexistence and Violence Prevention Lab). Research into positive psychology, well-being and adolescence. Twitter: @dr_gomez_lopez

Tips and Tales from a First-Generation Student

The barriers faced by first-generation students can be altogether challenging when navigating graduate school. In this article, a fellow first-generation student shares what it has been like being in a PhD program and offers pieces of encouragement and advice for getting through.

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When Dreams Fall Apart: Mental Health and New Beginnings in Academia and Beyond

In this motivational article, the author reflects on his mental health journey of realising teaching wasn’t his dream job after all and starting over in an academia-adjacent career. The article highlights the value of clear boundaries between work and home, of prioritising mental health in academia and beyond, and of being brave enough to choose another road when you reach a dead end.

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