I started my PhD this fall which was equally terrifying and exciting and fun and exhausting and just…all the feels.
For context, UW is on a quarter system as opposed to semesters. I have somewhat gotten used to it. But that’s why this is called quarters.
For additional context, before this PhD I was working at Redfin for a little over 2 years as a Product Manager. So it’s been a transition, but one that I planned for and am so excited about.
I wanted to write up a quick reflection, inspired by so many other academics who do…
