Personal Stories from Scientists and STEM Majors

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My Journey

• Academic Memories creator, Jacinda Taggett (they/them), shares their story of how they got into research as someone with minimal background and resources in academia.

• Learn a little bit about Jacinda's interests and goals for upcoming years, from going into Ph.D. programs to providing resources and opportunities to other students.

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Navigating Mental Health in Academia

• Jacinda openly talks about living with bipolar disorder and psychosis as an aspiring academic.

• Tips on how to live a more stable lifestyle, and how a career in research might be best for people struggling with their own mental health.

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​​Overcoming Academic Challenges as a Foster Child

• Deanna discusses her background as a foster child, and how she was able to overcome this barrier in her academic career

• Learn about some traits, routines, and mindsets that set you up for academic success, especially if you come from similar backgrounds

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Burnout during Graduation

• Sara shares her personal story about how graduating from a master's program was not quite what she had hoped for, leading to burnout.

• Learn about different ways to preserve mental health and prevent burnout in your academic career

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