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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
May 26, 202414 min read
10 Tips for the Grad School Journey
These 10 tips are designed for graduate students, and potential graduate students, during their grad school journeys.
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Dec 13, 202311 min read
I Was Korean Until the 2nd Grade, and Again When I Had a Cerebral Pseudoaneurysm
This entry is about my identity as a white, Korean neurodivergent woman. Part of this identity also encompasses my connection to my...
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jul 31, 20234 min read
Using han, Finding jeong
This is the final reflection I shared in my dissertation. I reflect on my Korean culture and heritage, and the process of using the...
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jun 20, 20234 min read
Life After the PhD
I initially started this website a year ago when I felt as if I was drowning, struggling to find out what my next steps would be and...
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
Jun 5, 20238 min read
You Are Not Alone: Reflections and Encouragement on Graduate School and Being Whole
This piece is on my journey as a PhD student and encouragement for others to remember to remain whole.
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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk
May 19, 20237 min read
Housing Justice in San Diego
I've lived in San Diego for most of my life. I was born here, grew up here, left at 18, September 2006, and returned September 2011, 5...
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