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Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Dec 13, 202311 min

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...

Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Aug 1, 20234 min

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...

Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Jun 20, 20234 min

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...

Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Jun 5, 20238 min

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.

Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Apr 30, 20233 min

Doctor

I'm a big Doctor Who fan. I'm aware of a lot of its problems, like imperialism and such, but it has managed to maintain my attention for...

Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Jul 7, 20221 min

Breathing, Fighting

I wrote this poem in the summer of 2020, but I wanted to share it now so it's more recent and accessible. Feeling, breathing, fighting,...

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