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My PhD Journey Through an Innovation Blackout

Let me confess something scholars rarely admit: between referencing Foucault and Googling "how to cure existential dread with coffee." I feel as innovative as a paperclip in the age of ChatGPT. You know, when I started my PhD, I imagined myself as a Jumping Jackโ€”bouncing into lab, firing up datasets, and high-kicking my way through … Continue reading My PhD Journey Through an Innovation Blackout

The Great Jollof Standoff: A Multicultural Festival Tale

Today was one for the books! My department at the university hosted its very first multicultural festival, and let me tell you, it was a sensory rollercoasterโ€”colors, spices, music, and enough food to feed a small nation. There were food stalls from everywhereโ€”India, Poland, even countries I had to Google to pronounce properly. I was … Continue reading The Great Jollof Standoff: A Multicultural Festival Tale