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The CCRA blog is authored by Columbia undergraduate researchers, who are invited to reflect on all aspects of the research process and their own undergraduate research experiences, beginning (but not ending) with the Core.
Category Archives: postgraduation plans
On Balance at Columbia
Life at Columbia can often feel like walking on a tightrope. You are constantly pulled in different directions, unsure where to dedicate your limited time and energy. Striving to live a harmonious life is not a problem unique for Columbia … Continue reading
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Sincerely, Columbia Seniors
We made it! My last Rose blog post before graduation. These past four years have been an unconventional journey due to the COVID-19 pandemic (to say the least), and as a result, the transition onwards from here may feel more … Continue reading
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So You Want a PhD in a social science discipline?
Phds were always mysterious to me. Growing up, I had no exposure to an academic, let alone my parents who were poor immigrants from a developing country. All I knew is that it was the highest degree one could get, … Continue reading
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Demystifying Office Hours
Welcome to the start of a new semester! I am in a bit of disbelief that this is the last one of my undergraduate Columbia experiences. I thought I would start off my posts this new year by unpacking possibly … Continue reading
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Choosing a Thesis Topic
After a couple months of light and mounting panic, I settled on a thesis topic. I’m now thrilled I chose this topic—it’s been particularly fun and interesting to write about—but I really struggled to get to it. There’s a few … Continue reading
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Columbia and the Core Outside of Class
Reflecting back on four years of Columbia and the Core, I find myself contemplating not which classes were my favorite, but which classes I will take with me for the rest of my life. Similarly, I recently discussed with a … Continue reading
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Paid Research isn’t Just a Dream, It Can Be Your Reality
For this blog, I interviewed Esterah Brown, one of my close friends at Columbia who’s also a graduating senior, like me! Esterah is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and studies Political Science and History. As someone with experience only in neuroscience research, … Continue reading
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No Thesis, No Shame
Most of the people in my life tend to be a bit surprised to learn that I’m not writing a thesis. After all, I write a blog that talks about research on campus, and it’s frequently assumed that an interest … Continue reading
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Researching the Self
Every few months, I will, without warning, run headlong into post-graduation panic. Having just woken up, I’ll meander into the kitchen, pop a slice of bread into the toaster and check my phone to learn my friend has landed an … Continue reading
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