I did it! I finally reached my goal of finishing and successfully defending my dissertation! Just call me Dr. Kelly Berthiaume! It took me a year (or more) to work on it and I couldn’t be more excited and relieved to finally say that I am DONE! While I have been working hard these past…
2020 Goals
Well, it’s a new year–a new decade actually!–so it’s time to reflect and make goals! As I sit back, I realize that this year so many things are going to happen: I am going to FINALLY graduate with my PhD and get a “big girl” job (fingers crossed)! Along with that, I know there is…
The Best Ballet Flats for Ladies On the Go — A Tieks Review by The Classy Academic
With all of my treks across campus, standing and pacing while lecturing, running errands, and attending long conferences, it’s undeniable that I am on my feet quite a bit. For someone who is on the go as much as I am, comfortable shoes are a must! One of the difficulties with comfy shoes is that…
Advice for Considering Graduate School
Wow! I can’t believe how long it has been since I last posted! Since we moved to Ft. Worth, I have been busy working on my dissertation and was hired as an adjunct faculty at TCU! I am SO grateful for this amazing opportunity! But, with opportunities comes more work and less time! Fortunately, one…
College Prep: Making Friends in College
Hi everyone! Life has been so busy for me, but I am so happy that I am able to get back to writing blog posts. Back to School season is upon us and what better time to kick off my College Prep series again! I have had a lot of requests to do a post…
Summer Picnic-ing and Sweet Tea Sipping
After nearly a year of not seeing each other, Hailey and I picked up right where we left off and celebrated reuniting as besties with a picnic in the park. There is no better way to catch up with your best friend than spending time together laughing over a cup of sweet tea and wearing adorable outfits…