We've all been there. I remember during my PhD I had to present a chapter of my dissertation and I started presenting things that weren't in the actual chapter and my supervisor was flipping to the chapter like crazy trying to figure out what on earth I was talking about. I ended my presentation with "and you had a short preview of the next chapter" and felt so proud of it. Looking back, I am quite sure I sounded like a bratty idiot.
Watching you struggle through this reminds me of the stress of my own comprehensive exam some five years ago. You are obviously dealing with a delicate subject with an impressive historiography (depending of your particular research question and how you choose to tackle it), but I have no doubt you will succeed! I know it’s easier said than done but really: take it one day at a time!
Teaching is always intellectually draining and time and task intensive. It is not always easy to come home and jump into the next task or project you're working on. In 2014, I was teaching and then coming home and writing my novel and film scripts, but that was while teaching 3 classes as an adjunct. When I became full-time, teaching the base 5 classes with additional 4, it was a different beast. I can still write, but when you are writing something where you need to have a continuous understanding and apply it consistently, whether you're writing a novel or a dissertation, you need a good space of time to do that. I get it when you discuss not feeling up to doing anything else after a full day of teaching.
I've been waiting all week for the next "week in the life" -- so excited to watch... also in the process of applying to grad school, so these videos are so inspiring. Thank you for this amazing content, Kaelyn!
My nephew started at Yale last September class of 2026. He just got his grades and got a few B+ and B and he's disappointed ☹️. But I told him that's not bad and Yale isn't High school!
Thank you for creating such valuable content. You are truly an inspiration for me, whenever i m stuck at any point of my research projects you have become my go to person🥺❤️I hope all your projects and exams go exceptionally well. All the best ♥️♥️
Justed wanted to say your such an inspiration and motivational source for me as I get through my phd. Really need this! But also, can you share your cookie recipe? 😇
absolutely loved the new pedagogical approach you took that focused on self care, especially when reading texts that demand so much emotional labor from students. I think students in marginalized bodies will especially benefit from these discussions.
Hahaha I had to pause the video to comment. You made me laugh with your story about how you went on and on rambling. I did the same in my first year appraisal, where my external examiner was questioning my ability to understand the language of computer scientists and I went on and on trying to explain the codes and graphs of computer simulation. You are not alone.
😂 made me laugh cause I have done this! Love ur videos and ur content btw! Many of us have somewhat been in ur situation my conciseness screams at me to shut up and ofc I do not listen but hey this maybe a good thing
Hu Katelyn, I like your recent posts about a day in the life on the Vblog It is very motivating to see how you manage your daily schedule. I am wondering if any interruption in your daily schedule unexpectedly
Hi siss :D i have tried so many times to study at the coffe shop and that was a big no no, maybe if I was doing editing then that will be okay or if I was praciting questions in the book then that is okay. However , reading in the coffe shop is a no. it better to just stay at home.... 😁
I like that you said that historians like facts when history is such a subjective topic! 😅There’s some factual data, like World War II happened during these years, or such and such person was born on this day, but everything else is subjective analysis of that data that tells a story. I loved studying history during my time in my History academy. Best of luck on comps preparation! x 🤘🏻
Its not that historians are seeking an objective set of facts but they want you to make bold statements supported by the primary source evidence. Whereas theorists believe the question in and of itself is valuable and that just because you might not be able to make a bold statement due to a lack of direct evidence, doesn't mean the speculation isn't worth while (which is how we have subjects such as queer theory)
@@KaelynGraceApple I definitely understand. I just meant that it was interesting to see the same thought process in the history discipline. People’s thought processes and their ideas and the language that is used to express those thought processes are what’s always been an interest to me. Especially in my legal studies classes where everything is subjective to analysis by nature, but bold statements about what the law is saying are required to be made. It’s the foundations for my research as a grad student. Absolutely did not mean the comment as a dig at historians or anything. Apologies if it came off that way.
I totally picture you like that Charlie Day meme with the board and the red string from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I think it’s good to lose it every now and then and just go full stream of consciousness. A lot of good ideas come up that way and I think it can feel very cathartic. I doubt people thought it was as embarrassing as you felt it was.
10:21 Does doing a little dance while listening to music at my desk count? Been doing that a lot to cope with life's stressors (read: work and school; the whole reason I'm at my desk all day in the first place 😅 🙃)
We've all been there. I remember during my PhD I had to present a chapter of my dissertation and I started presenting things that weren't in the actual chapter and my supervisor was flipping to the chapter like crazy trying to figure out what on earth I was talking about. I ended my presentation with "and you had a short preview of the next chapter" and felt so proud of it. Looking back, I am quite sure I sounded like a bratty idiot.
Watching you struggle through this reminds me of the stress of my own comprehensive exam some five years ago. You are obviously dealing with a delicate subject with an impressive historiography (depending of your particular research question and how you choose to tackle it), but I have no doubt you will succeed! I know it’s easier said than done but really: take it one day at a time!
Thank you
Teaching is always intellectually draining and time and task intensive. It is not always easy to come home and jump into the next task or project you're working on. In 2014, I was teaching and then coming home and writing my novel and film scripts, but that was while teaching 3 classes as an adjunct. When I became full-time, teaching the base 5 classes with additional 4, it was a different beast. I can still write, but when you are writing something where you need to have a continuous understanding and apply it consistently, whether you're writing a novel or a dissertation, you need a good space of time to do that. I get it when you discuss not feeling up to doing anything else after a full day of teaching.
I just started a PhD in the humanities glad I’m not the only one who feels like I’m always rambling
I've been waiting all week for the next "week in the life" -- so excited to watch... also in the process of applying to grad school, so these videos are so inspiring. Thank you for this amazing content, Kaelyn!
LOVE MOOO!!! Does she workout also? LOVE the idea going to different places and give your review with the food, music etc.
My nephew started at Yale last September class of 2026. He just got his grades and got a few B+ and B and he's disappointed ☹️. But I told him that's not bad and Yale isn't High school!
“I have lost it. I have cracked.” - Things I don’t want a therapist to tell me.
lol
She better never meet my therapist because she will indirectly call me out. 😂😂😂
Thank you for creating such valuable content. You are truly an inspiration for me, whenever i m stuck at any point of my research projects you have become my go to person🥺❤️I hope all your projects and exams go exceptionally well. All the best ♥️♥️
Justed wanted to say your such an inspiration and motivational source for me as I get through my phd. Really need this! But also, can you share your cookie recipe? 😇
absolutely loved the new pedagogical approach you took that focused on self care, especially when reading texts that demand so much emotional labor from students. I think students in marginalized bodies will especially benefit from these discussions.
'emotional labour'? Seriously?
Keep going and never give up, you are always my source of inspirations,
Just finishing Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap. I really enjoy it and love your book recommendation!!!
It’s so nice to hear you have a ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Ritual with your friend(s).
This is the epitome of my last week! hahaha you would chuckle at the similarities in our "losing it" moments.
Hahaha I had to pause the video to comment. You made me laugh with your story about how you went on and on rambling. I did the same in my first year appraisal, where my external examiner was questioning my ability to understand the language of computer scientists and I went on and on trying to explain the codes and graphs of computer simulation. You are not alone.
hahaha I am glad I am not the only one
😂 made me laugh cause I have done this! Love ur videos and ur content btw! Many of us have somewhat been in ur situation my conciseness screams at me to shut up and ofc I do not listen but hey this maybe a good thing
Hu Katelyn, I like your recent posts about a day in the life on the Vblog It is very motivating to see how you manage your daily schedule. I am wondering if any interruption in your daily schedule unexpectedly
Hi siss :D
i have tried so many times to study at the coffe shop and that was a big no no, maybe if I was doing editing then that will be okay or if I was praciting questions in the book then that is okay. However , reading in the coffe shop is a no. it better to just stay at home.... 😁
I like that you said that historians like facts when history is such a subjective topic! 😅There’s some factual data, like World War II happened during these years, or such and such person was born on this day, but everything else is subjective analysis of that data that tells a story. I loved studying history during my time in my History academy. Best of luck on comps preparation! x 🤘🏻
Its not that historians are seeking an objective set of facts but they want you to make bold statements supported by the primary source evidence. Whereas theorists believe the question in and of itself is valuable and that just because you might not be able to make a bold statement due to a lack of direct evidence, doesn't mean the speculation isn't worth while (which is how we have subjects such as queer theory)
@@KaelynGraceApple I definitely understand. I just meant that it was interesting to see the same thought process in the history discipline. People’s thought processes and their ideas and the language that is used to express those thought processes are what’s always been an interest to me. Especially in my legal studies classes where everything is subjective to analysis by nature, but bold statements about what the law is saying are required to be made. It’s the foundations for my research as a grad student. Absolutely did not mean the comment as a dig at historians or anything. Apologies if it came off that way.
I totally picture you like that Charlie Day meme with the board and the red string from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I think it’s good to lose it every now and then and just go full stream of consciousness. A lot of good ideas come up that way and I think it can feel very cathartic. I doubt people thought it was as embarrassing as you felt it was.
10:21 Does doing a little dance while listening to music at my desk count? Been doing that a lot to cope with life's stressors (read: work and school; the whole reason I'm at my desk all day in the first place 😅 🙃)
“Stream of consciousness“ 😂 Have you tried Claire’s Cornercopia?
very random question: what font do you use for your thumbnails?
Love the new style of music 👌🤗🤍
Hi, what equipment do you use to film your videos?
liinks.co/kaelynapple everything is linked here
May i know what breed our baby Moo is?
Still waiting for the cookie recipe.....
1:24 Coffee has entered the chat.
With those glasses, she looks like the female version of Paul Taylor!!!
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏