Wednesday, October 17, 2018

The Academic Gardener

When I was in graduate school, one of the books I was required to read was Gregory Colòn Semenza's Graduate Study for the 21st Century: How to Build an Academic Career in the Humanities.

In this text, Semenza provides a thorough discussion of time management as it relates to graduate study. In order to maximize time and produce successful results, Semenza encourages students to prioritize their academic activities, such as research, writing, and teaching.  He also suggests that time be set aside for personal interests, such as spending time with family, exercising, and pursuing hobbies.

According to Semenza, hobbies such as gardening or listening to music should not be viewed as pointless, but rather necessary to those seeking a well-balanced academic experience. The takeaway? Gardening and other hobbies provide relaxation and stability, even in the most hectic lives!






Works Cited


Semenza, Gregory Colòn. Graduate Study for the 21st Century: How to Build an Academic Career in the Humanities. Palgrave MacMillan, 2005. Second edition, 2010.

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