#Dictionerds
A Story+ sponsor reflects on what went right and what he would change about his project.
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Versatile Humanists at Duke
My Summer at the “University without Students”
A history student studying the policy contributions of academics gets a firsthand look at the process (and challenges) of turning academic research into policy at RTI International.
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Making the Most of A Postdoctoral Opportunity
Don't overlook postdoc experiences. The right opportunity, coupled with the right approach, can yield invaluable benefits.
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Humanities Ph.D. Students, Professional Trajectories, and the “Life of the Mind”
Don't assume that pursuing a faculty career is the only way to sustain intellectual passions.
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The Art of the Academic Cover Letter
Although it is critical to solicit the feedback of multiple people as you craft your cover letters, don’t forget to trust your intuition and implicit sense of who you are--and where you want to go.
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An Unplanned Journey through Humanities Moments
Nora Nunn's original plans for her VH@Duke internship at the National Humanities Center hit a roadblock before she started, but the detour took her in exciting directions that expanded her view of humanities outside the academy.
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Victorian Horticulture, or How to be a Well-Rounded Grad Student
How to avoid pruning away too much of yourself while sustaining scholarly focus.
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Serving Up Food History at the Smithsonian
Ph.D. candidate Ashley Rose Young recounts her summer experience at a "dream position" with the Food History Project at the National Museum of American History.
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Managing Imposter Syndrome in A New Culture
Three tips and one resource to keep imposter syndrome at bay while you adjust to your new program and your new identity as a Ph.D. student.
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Finding Your Way: Cultivating Humanistic Versatility
Your Ph.D. training will drill deep into a field, but make sure to widen your intellectual horizons, too.
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