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Hi Kaelyn! I found you during a bit of a midlife crisis, and was so inspired by the road not taken. I had been an attorney with my own firm for 11 years, and sold it. I undertook a Comparative Public Policy MSc at University of Edinburgh, and joined Accepted Society for a minute while working on my thesis. I married a lovely Scot last year, but when I finished my master’s we decided to move back to California so I could take a job as an Administrative Law Judge, working from home. Dream job, although we hope to end up back in Scotland eventually. Thanks so much for all your inspiring content. It really changed the trajectory of my life, and congratulations on the Fox!
Long time follower, first time commenter - I've been watching for about a year now, I think? Started because I'm doing a part-time PhD in Creative Writing (in the UK, so quite different to a US PhD) which has a strong focus on British slavery and somehow the algorithm knew to bring me here! Love all your London content these days - I've lived here my whole life, but it's so nice to see it through someone else's eyes and remember that it's a pretty cool place to live!
Hi Kaelyn! I’ve been a part of Accepted Society for about a year now (since I was writing my undergrad thesis) and now thanks to your videos and the community, I’m studying an MSc in Archaeological Science at Oxford. My research focus is on women’s agency in the intersection of fashion and disease in the past (through osteoarchaeology & historical research) Thanks for all of your videos and the amazing community you’ve built 😊
Thanks Kaelyn, I am Savanah I am a senior at the University of Evansville, I transferred here and am a non traditional student. Your videos are so inspirational to me and have pushed me to continue my students. Fun fact, I just got accepted in to grad school. Thank you so much for all you do!!!
Your videos are therapy for me! Writing grad school papers with accompanying art projects for the Spring semester here and the days are not easy. I find value and inspiration in your vlogs.
Hi Kaelyn, one of the (mostly) silent followers :) I started watching your videos in fall 2022 when I was applying for PhD programs. I'm a first year linguistics PhD student right now! Starting off the day with your vlogs really calms me down and puts me in the right mindset for focusing on work and being productive. I know you make these videos for yourself too, but just know that they have a positive impact on me and my life :)
Hey Kaelyn, been a silent follower for a while - I think since I started grad school nearly 3 years ago. I'm getting my PhD in biomedical engineering in the US. Though our disciplines are different you always inspire me to be more productive and get motivated to work! So thank you :)
Hi Kaelyn, Gabriela from the Czech republic here ☺ I found your channel last year, when I was really badly struggling with my motivation for studying and considered quitting my PhD. I think it was in summer and I really entered the 2nd year of my programme enthusiastic and inspired by your journey and approach ☺ As it usually goes with motivation and work, since then I had my ups and downs, but I think your channel helped me to look at things differently and everytime I begin to struggle again, I inspire myself by binging your old and new videos. I am specializing in late medieval history, my dissertation topic is on the dynastic policy of the House of Luxembourg in 14th century 👑 I have app. 2,5 years left to finish it and graduate, but I'm quite sure I'll have to extend, which I don't mind for my own mind's sake 😅 I love singing in the choir, watching Formula 1, thrifting and interior design.
Thanks for your video Kaelyn! I just subscribed to your channel. I’m a bit older than you and I’m thinking of going back to university to do a Ph. D. in ancient philosophy in Montreal (I’m a French Canadian and English is my second language.) I clicked on your video because I saw that you were doing a Ph. D. while working on the side. That might become my reality! Anyway I think you’re inspiring! Good luck in the writing of your dissertation. 🤞❤
Hi Kaelyn! I've been watching your videos since I saw your video on reading an academic journal article! I'm currently in nursing school (last year woohoo!) with an awful lot of scientific articles and nursing-related journal articles that I needed to read through. That video helped me quite a bit on what exactly I should be looking at. Since then, I would play your videos in the background as I'm studying - it gives me motivation to hunker down and really learn and understand what I'm learning. Plus, watching you go to your libraries to get some work done has inspired me to do same - now I've been practically living at the library if I need to focus. 😅
Hi Kaelyn, I am one of those silent followers. I am originally from NJ but I moved to PA to be with my now fiancé and his son. I have been watching for 2ish years now. I am currently enrolled a BSN program with an intent to continue on to my MSN. I originally started college in 2013 with a history major like you. History is my first love and that is what drew my to your channel. I am kind of living through your vlogs of what a day in the life a historian would be... that was my original goal. Now, I am working towards becoming a CRNP, very slowly. I love all of the London content and the dissertation series. Also, your videos give me a spark and help me get my butt in gear.
Hi Kaelyn! I've been subscribed for a good long while now--I love watching you progress through the writing of your dissertation, as I am doing the same myself. I am a fourth-year PhD candidate in English in Ohio. I research, write about, and study humor in Jewish-American literature and film. I love watching your videos while I work on my own dissertation--they are always an inspiration, and you make an excellent study buddy! Your videos have absolutely gotten me out of writing ruts, and in that sense I owe some of my publications to you! haha Thanks for all the excellent videos, looking forward to the next one as usual!
Hello dearest Kaelyn, I’m a silent subscriber and always admire your time management skills silently. I am a full time Engineer and a part time MBA student. I love reading classical literature. You keep me company when I do chores or when I need inspiration. Good luck on your dissertation and keep making inspiring content💕
It's all the puzzle pieces you create in writing different paragraphs and notes that will help to pull it together, but revision is the hardest part. That's why I like writing the annotated bibliography and/or literature review (as I noted for a comment on another video) because you have a great deal of your work done. Piecing together begins the real, arduous task! Nice video.
Hi, I am a third year Ph.D. student studying New Testament in the Midwest United States. I still have three more seminars and my research language to complete before I get to the dissertation seminar. Right now I'm still exploring a few options for my dissertation topic, but I hope to get traction on an idea before next spring when I should hit the dissertation seminar. I have been really inspired by your videos and your openness. For myself, I struggle with low vision and use text enhancement software to do my work. I was diagnosed with glaucoma at the age of 13, so I've learned a trick or two on how to adapt to ever-changing environments. I commend your perseverance as you continue to push forward on your dissertation. It is by no means an easy process.
Hi Kaelyn, Silent subscriber here! I'm a mature MSc student studying Mental Health Psychology and I love your dissertation diaries (and any footage of Moo!!). Now that I have 'discovered' education later in life, I am very excited to continue my adventures in education. I hope to start a PhD next year once I complete my Masters. Keep up the great work as it is a pleasure to watch and always motivates me. Thank you, Liz x
Hello! I remember watching your youtube lives two years ago, when you were preparing your first courses and I was struggling with my master internship at Québec. How times flies! Now I will soon start my PhD in another field (working on sea level rise/geophysics/biology/AI), after a year break traveling and staying with family. After COVID, I couldn't do more. I'm ready to join again my academic path, and seeing you on my TH-cam page, still active is amazing!! It brought so much memories. (Funny to know you don't even know me since I felt seeing an old friend haha!) I remember telling myself "okay this girl will definitely learn me two or three things, I need to keep her in mind" Well now here we are, catching up your content and your PhD journey! Good luck with the writing stage, I hope you're not too tired!
Hi Kaelyn, I'm also one of the mostly silent followers, and love watching your videos! I started watching your videos while I was in my undergrad and have since gone on to nearly complete my MA in Counselling Psychology here in Canada (I'll be done in August)! Just in my practicum right now to become a therapist! I definitely lean on your vlogs when I need some productivity/motivation before studying or writing my many assignments :)
Hi Kaelyn, I loved this video and your entire Dissertation Diaries series! It has been a really enjoyable part of my week so far. I have been subscribed for around two years, but it's only recently that I've been regularly watching your content. I'm now an undergraduate at King's in London studying History, and I've been dreaming of going to Oxford since I was a kid. I'm actually watching a lot of your older content while you were at Oxford for your Master's, and it's helping me get into touch with the kind of future I want, and that's to pursue a PhD in Middle Eastern/Islamic history in connection to other world religions! Your channel is the only one I've found on TH-cam that is catered directly to History and academia, because a lot of content on academia and university in general is very STEM-related. The Humanities is a daunting place, but your videos give me a better perspective and hope that I'll be able to handle it. So thank you for your effort and work you put into creating these incredible pieces of insight, packed with fun and warmth and mishaps and mixups, all while showing up for your work every day at that desk. It's really inspiring, and please continue being the open, lovely, intelligent, organised and beautiful person that you are!
Hi there! Loved the video! I was able to buckle down and get some work done by coworking with you today. I was just accepted for a masters in Anthropology to start in the fall! I am planning on continuing to work part to full time during this journey, as well as start a business for documentary creation.
I am working on my dissertation, specifically chapter 3! Your videos are so helpful! My dissertation chair recommended me to do 19 minutes of writing or dissertation work. Remember: Small pebbles create a large mountain!
Hi Kaelyn. I got into a public history masters degree and it is fully funded with a stipen and everything. I put a lot of work into my application and your videos certainitly helped me take it to the next levele. Thanks for everything!.
Hi Kaelyn, I’m a first year Eng Lit and Chinese student! Love following you and you inspire me so much to follow my passion and achieve as much as possible ❤
I’m struggling with my master’s thesis rn and sometimes I hate myself for being so slow in progress but this video gave me a positive afffirmation! I thought you are always productive but it reminded me everone goes through anxiety with research and writing process!
Just started following you recently. I’m pretty sure you were recommended due to my search history and I’m so happy to be here. I live in Brooklyn, NY and recently was accepted into the Creative Arts Therapy MPS at Pratt (with a scholarship!) I’ll be 40 in May so going back to school at this point in my life if very exciting but nerve wracking at the same time. Your videos have given me so much inspiration as I embark on becoming an academic girly again. I’m a huge sci-fi and fantasy reader.
Hi! I‘m Jasmin, I‘m from Germany, have a Masters in Psychology and I‘m currently in my (hopefully last year) of post-grad training to be psychotherapist (cognitive behavioral therapy). I always put on your videos to get motivated for work or studying, you always get me in the right mindset! Thanks xx
Hi Kaelyn! I so enjoyed this video. I am usually a silent follower but often can relate so much to what you are saying about the PhD process. I am also struggling a lot with writing although I still am somewhat (lol) passionate about my project! And then there are days I'd rather not look at anything I've written ever again! I've been following along your journey for a long time--can't even remember how long! I am located in Germany, started my PhD in American Studies/Religious Studies in 2020.
Well this video worked to put me out of my afternoon slump so thank you :) Studied history a long time ago (failed my second year of master, I'm French in 2008 :D), I now live in Paris, still love history (and a few other things), and I've been working in media monitoring for the past well 15 years. Forced to reconsider my career right now (because the economy) and your videos are a great motivation when I feel like giving up
The love of history is such a life long affair ♥️ I’m glad you’ve found your way to loving learning and are seeking a career that is better suited to your interests (hopefully) ♥️ thank you so much for watching and commenting so I can get to know you a bit 🥰
Hi Kaelyn! I'm a first year MA student in musicology in Canada. I research the evolution editorial practices used in publications of Baroque music across the 19th and 20th centuries. I'm working on my proposal right now, hoping to defend it in a couple months
Hey Kaelyn! Thank you for a lovely video:) Now I am in the mood to have a productive session as well:) Even though I am not a historian (I am a PhD student in geoarchaeology), I find your PhD topic very fascinating! It would be great to learn more about legal history and black American studies:) Also I have a more specific question, which came up when you talked about your PhD progress in this video. As I imagine it, a new legislation tends to reflect the changes in the society, which have already occurred, right? When tracking changes in legislation, one can see how the society changes… but there is a period of “turbidity” (“plasticity”) before the changes to legislation are accepted, a period when the norms, dominant thoughts in the society have already evolved but new laws have not been accepted. How a legal historian deals with such discrepancies? Also it might happen that the law exist but the government does not follow it (as we can see in some countries today).. could it be the case for the historical period you are working on? I would love to know your thoughts on these matters:) Sorry for a very specific question, I hope it makes sense:)
Thanks for your content! I've been finishing up my coursework and I'm getting prepared for Comps in the near future. I am studying Museum Education and Visitor Centered Curation at Florida State University. I work full time in our Special Collections Library and Archives and am working through the PhD on apart time status (6 credits a semester). I'm currently narrowing down my dissertation topic and trying to find that work-life-school balance
Hi! Started following along with your YT recently. I am a Yale Masters student currently (archaeology department). I'm a non-trad student in my mid-30s so the struggle is real. I'm trying to learn how to be more productive while not getting overwhelmed by the process. Starting work on my master's thesis this fall, so this video was super helpful. I'm checking out Akiflow because I've been looking for a good calendar/task organizer lately. I'm trying to figure out a good way to keep up with my notes for various readings that I do for my projects and eventually my thesis.
Hi! Fellow PhD candidate in Translation and Intercultural Studies, line of research Conference Interpreting 😊 I live in Barcelona and I'm currently reading the Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan!
At 28:14. The talk about slavery legislative documents crumbling etc. makes me think of how people stored early paper in America. The Mormon church had many documents tied to early history that simply were lost, stolen, burned, or left behind. One item was the original manuscript of the Book of Mormon. The book dates back to 1829 when it had the first printing. There is a printer's manuscript copy that survives intact and was sold to the LDS church recently for $35 million. However the original manuscript was placed inside a "time capsule" for the purposes of preservation. It was placed in the cornerstone of Nauvoo House by Joseph Smith Jr. in Nauvoo Illinois. The weather is definitely four seasons with high humidity in the summer. When someone tried to retrieve the manuscript years later less than 30% of the original manuscript had survived. The rest was broken down or the ink had fully faded. I have wondered what the value of that document would be if fully intact in 2024. Not just monetary but for academic purposes. There has been some writing about the history of printing in America. Paper was eventually made in America. In the early days it was so poor quality many people imported the more superior paper from France or England.
Silent subscriber! (I comment on instagram more often, though). Love your content :) Writing my diss on history of science and feeling grateful with a fellow historian sharing their path! Keep going!
Hi Kaelyn! I'm Danielle. Another mostly silent follower. I am an incoming counseling psychology PhD student at ASU. I love watching your videos and taking ideas about productivity, the apps you're using, and your general PhD progress. My research focus is on LGBTQAI2S+ mental health and wellbeing with a specific focus on asexuality, minority stress theory, and intersectionalities therein. I've been following your videos for well over a year and almost 2 years ago, I used Accepted to ask for advice on PhD applications. They suggested using articles I was reading to find potential advisors, which was tremendously helpful. Current Read: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson and Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff. Also noticed your Part-Time TH-cam Academy shirt. I love Ali Abdal!
Hey, Kaelyn! I would ❤❤❤ a video on what it means/feels like to be a historian as well as what being a historian entails. I’m feeling some serious imposter syndrome about being a historian and there aren’t many resources about it.
Thank you for the vlog! It was like a post grad big hugg haha I'm currently working on my prospectus the deadline is short but I'm gonna get there! I wish you well, Kaelyn ❤
Hello! I’m third year PhD student in history. I just passed comps last week and now I’m preparing for my prospectus defense at the end of the month! Candidacy is so close 😩 Good luck writing! ❤️
Amazing! Thank you for being inspiring and my family are from Jamaica and from slavery but I have never looked back to far into it! So your Thesis is so interesting!! I know we are from 3 brothher from Scotland, 2 went to Jamaica and one to USA and had African slavery! One set of my family came from their manor but not sure about the other!! Anyway! Very interesting!
fellow ABD phd candidate here, also doing archival work rn (woof)! i often watch your videos when i need a boost and to get inspiration about how to tweak my own process.
Aw I am so happy that my videos act as a source of motivation for you!! What are you looking for in the archives? I love learning about other people's work
im a musicologist, and my research is on how human-plant relationships are made audible across a range of practices/repertoires. rn im in paris looking for stuff on French art song!@@KaelynGraceApple
Hi Kaelyn! I've been watching your videos for a few months now, I'm a relatively new subscriber. 🙂 I live near Detroit, Michigan and am a 2nd year PhD student studying neuroscience. Your videos have been extremely beneficial in raising my motivation to read and write, especially your study with me Pomodoro videos! I am still struggling on finding work/life balance though. I also have a side job, but it is less involved (I work at a piano bar/night club). While I want to get back into reading, right now it has been hard to find the time. I am in the process of reading Atomic Habits, Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty, and Frankenstein.
Hi Kaelyn, I have never commented anything on a video, but I've been watching your channel for years now as I go through my own university journey. My name is Laura from the Netherlands and I am currently working on getting a grant for my PhD in Theology, which I want to start in September. I have interviews coming up and am really nervous about them, but your videos always remind me why I am pursuing this path, so thank you so much for making them!
This video was so motivating for me. I am currently working on my dissertation proposal...I am looking at visual representations of trauma in contemporary art so it's kind of a depressing topic. your videos help a lot!
Love your vlogs, especially appreciate how authentic you are. I often feel like I should work 7-9 on my dissertation but that just doesnt work every day… Also, curious about what you watch in the background whilst writing!?
Hello, Kaelyn. I am in the final stages of my PhD program. Currently, in the data collection and analysis process. I am conducting a basic qualitative study on the preparation of K-12 Preservice Music Teacher Educators Using Assessment Strategies. Data collection has been special, I believe I will get enough interviews to commence with my study. I enjoy your content because it is very relatable. Tfs and continue success with your endeavors!
haha! pretty scary on that caffeine! must be a good cup 😁 can you link me or give details of the mini tripod of your phone when it was on the desk? looks like an ideal thing for me! thank you ☺️💕
Hey Kaelyn! New Subscriber here so I apologize if you've answered this somewhere else already. Any chance you'd mind sharing what little notebook stand you have at 20:03 ? I love that and it would be a much more aesthetic way for me to view my planner everyday than just laying down on my desk!
Hello Kaelyn, thanks for your videos, I always enjoy watching them - currently tuning in from Germany! I started reading a new book called "The Work" by Bri Lee :) all the best! ✨
You mentioned you don't have many meetings with your advisor. I was a little confuddled by this. What is the norm in the US? In Australia students have to have fortnightly meetings of a minimum of one hour with their advisor throughout the whole of the student's candidacy. Is this not the norm elsewhere?
I think one reason Virginia decided that condition of slavery of the child would follow the mother is because Elizabeth Key was so persistent in using the legal system to win her freedom. The legislators were adamant about not setting precedent and potentially losing generations of enslaved laborers.
Yes! It is well discussed by historians how critical Elizabeth Key's case case. I argue there is a bit more to the story when we study the atlantic world at large in the 1660s.
@@KaelynGraceApple I guess it's similar to how some people turn on their TVs for background noise. You can share what you have on if you want, I personally really like to see what people are watching!
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Hi Kaelyn! I found you during a bit of a midlife crisis, and was so inspired by the road not taken. I had been an attorney with my own firm for 11 years, and sold it. I undertook a Comparative Public Policy MSc at University of Edinburgh, and joined Accepted Society for a minute while working on my thesis. I married a lovely Scot last year, but when I finished my master’s we decided to move back to California so I could take a job as an Administrative Law Judge, working from home. Dream job, although we hope to end up back in Scotland eventually. Thanks so much for all your inspiring content. It really changed the trajectory of my life, and congratulations on the Fox!
Long time follower, first time commenter - I've been watching for about a year now, I think? Started because I'm doing a part-time PhD in Creative Writing (in the UK, so quite different to a US PhD) which has a strong focus on British slavery and somehow the algorithm knew to bring me here! Love all your London content these days - I've lived here my whole life, but it's so nice to see it through someone else's eyes and remember that it's a pretty cool place to live!
Hi Kaelyn! I’ve been a part of Accepted Society for about a year now (since I was writing my undergrad thesis) and now thanks to your videos and the community, I’m studying an MSc in Archaeological Science at Oxford. My research focus is on women’s agency in the intersection of fashion and disease in the past (through osteoarchaeology & historical research) Thanks for all of your videos and the amazing community you’ve built 😊
Congratulations!
Thanks Kaelyn, I am Savanah I am a senior at the University of Evansville, I transferred here and am a non traditional student. Your videos are so inspirational to me and have pushed me to continue my students. Fun fact, I just got accepted in to grad school. Thank you so much for all you do!!!
Your videos are therapy for me! Writing grad school papers with accompanying art projects for the Spring semester here and the days are not easy. I find value and inspiration in your vlogs.
I am so glad my videos are comforting! Wishing you the best of luck
Hi Kaelyn, one of the (mostly) silent followers :) I started watching your videos in fall 2022 when I was applying for PhD programs. I'm a first year linguistics PhD student right now!
Starting off the day with your vlogs really calms me down and puts me in the right mindset for focusing on work and being productive.
I know you make these videos for yourself too, but just know that they have a positive impact on me and my life :)
🥺 Comments like these really make my day!!! Thank you so much for watching and sharing a bit about yourself with me
Hey Kaelyn, been a silent follower for a while - I think since I started grad school nearly 3 years ago. I'm getting my PhD in biomedical engineering in the US. Though our disciplines are different you always inspire me to be more productive and get motivated to work! So thank you :)
Thank you so much for commenting! It is comforting to know my content resonates with people from a variety of disciplines!
Hi Kaelyn, Gabriela from the Czech republic here ☺ I found your channel last year, when I was really badly struggling with my motivation for studying and considered quitting my PhD. I think it was in summer and I really entered the 2nd year of my programme enthusiastic and inspired by your journey and approach ☺ As it usually goes with motivation and work, since then I had my ups and downs, but I think your channel helped me to look at things differently and everytime I begin to struggle again, I inspire myself by binging your old and new videos. I am specializing in late medieval history, my dissertation topic is on the dynastic policy of the House of Luxembourg in 14th century 👑 I have app. 2,5 years left to finish it and graduate, but I'm quite sure I'll have to extend, which I don't mind for my own mind's sake 😅 I love singing in the choir, watching Formula 1, thrifting and interior design.
Czech Republic team! 🤗👋 Great to see another Czech doctoral student around here:) Greetings and all the best with your dissertation! 🙏
@@InkaTeacups Díky moc! Tobě taky 🤗
Thanks for your video Kaelyn! I just subscribed to your channel. I’m a bit older than you and I’m thinking of going back to university to do a Ph. D. in ancient philosophy in Montreal (I’m a French Canadian and English is my second language.) I clicked on your video because I saw that you were doing a Ph. D. while working on the side. That might become my reality! Anyway I think you’re inspiring! Good luck in the writing of your dissertation. 🤞❤
Hi Kaelyn! I've been watching your videos since I saw your video on reading an academic journal article! I'm currently in nursing school (last year woohoo!) with an awful lot of scientific articles and nursing-related journal articles that I needed to read through. That video helped me quite a bit on what exactly I should be looking at. Since then, I would play your videos in the background as I'm studying - it gives me motivation to hunker down and really learn and understand what I'm learning. Plus, watching you go to your libraries to get some work done has inspired me to do same - now I've been practically living at the library if I need to focus. 😅
Hi Kaelyn, I am one of those silent followers. I am originally from NJ but I moved to PA to be with my now fiancé and his son. I have been watching for 2ish years now. I am currently enrolled a BSN program with an intent to continue on to my MSN. I originally started college in 2013 with a history major like you. History is my first love and that is what drew my to your channel. I am kind of living through your vlogs of what a day in the life a historian would be... that was my original goal. Now, I am working towards becoming a CRNP, very slowly.
I love all of the London content and the dissertation series. Also, your videos give me a spark and help me get my butt in gear.
Hi Kaelyn! I've been subscribed for a good long while now--I love watching you progress through the writing of your dissertation, as I am doing the same myself. I am a fourth-year PhD candidate in English in Ohio. I research, write about, and study humor in Jewish-American literature and film. I love watching your videos while I work on my own dissertation--they are always an inspiration, and you make an excellent study buddy! Your videos have absolutely gotten me out of writing ruts, and in that sense I owe some of my publications to you! haha Thanks for all the excellent videos, looking forward to the next one as usual!
Oh my goodness! This comment warms my heart and knowing that my videos have been motivating is so uplifting
Hello dearest Kaelyn,
I’m a silent subscriber and always admire your time management skills silently.
I am a full time Engineer and a part time MBA student. I love reading classical literature. You keep me company when I do chores or when I need inspiration.
Good luck on your dissertation and keep making inspiring content💕
It means so much to me that you left a comment and that I got to learn a bit about you and how you engage with my videos
I would for you to do a "desk tour!" I'd love to hear more about your computer set up, journaling and planner!
It's all the puzzle pieces you create in writing different paragraphs and notes that will help to pull it together, but revision is the hardest part. That's why I like writing the annotated bibliography and/or literature review (as I noted for a comment on another video) because you have a great deal of your work done. Piecing together begins the real, arduous task! Nice video.
♥️ thank you friend
Hi, I am a third year Ph.D. student studying New Testament in the Midwest United States. I still have three more seminars and my research language to complete before I get to the dissertation seminar. Right now I'm still exploring a few options for my dissertation topic, but I hope to get traction on an idea before next spring when I should hit the dissertation seminar. I have been really inspired by your videos and your openness. For myself, I struggle with low vision and use text enhancement software to do my work. I was diagnosed with glaucoma at the age of 13, so I've learned a trick or two on how to adapt to ever-changing environments. I commend your perseverance as you continue to push forward on your dissertation. It is by no means an easy process.
Thank you so much for commenting and sharing a bit about your journey with me!! I love getting to know you
Hi Kaelyn, Silent subscriber here! I'm a mature MSc student studying Mental Health Psychology and I love your dissertation diaries (and any footage of Moo!!). Now that I have 'discovered' education later in life, I am very excited to continue my adventures in education. I hope to start a PhD next year once I complete my Masters. Keep up the great work as it is a pleasure to watch and always motivates me. Thank you, Liz x
I am so excited to hear about your journey of rediscovering a love for education! Thank you so much for commenting 🥺
Hello! I remember watching your youtube lives two years ago, when you were preparing your first courses and I was struggling with my master internship at Québec. How times flies!
Now I will soon start my PhD in another field (working on sea level rise/geophysics/biology/AI), after a year break traveling and staying with family. After COVID, I couldn't do more.
I'm ready to join again my academic path, and seeing you on my TH-cam page, still active is amazing!! It brought so much memories. (Funny to know you don't even know me since I felt seeing an old friend haha!) I remember telling myself "okay this girl will definitely learn me two or three things, I need to keep her in mind"
Well now here we are, catching up your content and your PhD journey!
Good luck with the writing stage, I hope you're not too tired!
🥺 seeing this comment just feels like a warm hug from a friend
Hi Kaelyn, I'm also one of the mostly silent followers, and love watching your videos! I started watching your videos while I was in my undergrad and have since gone on to nearly complete my MA in Counselling Psychology here in Canada (I'll be done in August)! Just in my practicum right now to become a therapist! I definitely lean on your vlogs when I need some productivity/motivation before studying or writing my many assignments :)
You are doing a great job as a PHD student. as a prospective PHD student, I am learning a lot here
Hi Kaelyn, I loved this video and your entire Dissertation Diaries series! It has been a really enjoyable part of my week so far. I have been subscribed for around two years, but it's only recently that I've been regularly watching your content. I'm now an undergraduate at King's in London studying History, and I've been dreaming of going to Oxford since I was a kid. I'm actually watching a lot of your older content while you were at Oxford for your Master's, and it's helping me get into touch with the kind of future I want, and that's to pursue a PhD in Middle Eastern/Islamic history in connection to other world religions! Your channel is the only one I've found on TH-cam that is catered directly to History and academia, because a lot of content on academia and university in general is very STEM-related. The Humanities is a daunting place, but your videos give me a better perspective and hope that I'll be able to handle it. So thank you for your effort and work you put into creating these incredible pieces of insight, packed with fun and warmth and mishaps and mixups, all while showing up for your work every day at that desk. It's really inspiring, and please continue being the open, lovely, intelligent, organised and beautiful person that you are!
Hi there! Loved the video! I was able to buckle down and get some work done by coworking with you today. I was just accepted for a masters in Anthropology to start in the fall! I am planning on continuing to work part to full time during this journey, as well as start a business for documentary creation.
Thanks, Kaelyn! I’m working on the prospectus. We talked in 2023. I’m studying history. Also trying to make content about being an older student.
Omg Iman! I am so excited for you!
I am working on my dissertation, specifically chapter 3! Your videos are so helpful! My dissertation chair recommended me to do 19 minutes of writing or dissertation work. Remember: Small pebbles create a large mountain!
I love the quote 'small pebbles create a large mountain'
Hi Kaelyn. I got into a public history masters degree and it is fully funded with a stipen and everything. I put a lot of work into my application and your videos certainitly helped me take it to the next levele. Thanks for everything!.
🥺😭 I AM SO FREAKING HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations friend!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Kaelyn, I’m a first year Eng Lit and Chinese student! Love following you and you inspire me so much to follow my passion and achieve as much as possible ❤
I’m struggling with my master’s thesis rn and sometimes I hate myself for being so slow in progress but this video gave me a positive afffirmation! I thought you are always productive but it reminded me everone goes through anxiety with research and writing process!
Just started following you recently. I’m pretty sure you were recommended due to my search history and I’m so happy to be here. I live in Brooklyn, NY and recently was accepted into the Creative Arts Therapy MPS at Pratt (with a scholarship!) I’ll be 40 in May so going back to school at this point in my life if very exciting but nerve wracking at the same time. Your videos have given me so much inspiration as I embark on becoming an academic girly again. I’m a huge sci-fi and fantasy reader.
Hi! I‘m Jasmin, I‘m from Germany, have a Masters in Psychology and I‘m currently in my (hopefully last year) of post-grad training to be psychotherapist (cognitive behavioral therapy). I always put on your videos to get motivated for work or studying, you always get me in the right mindset! Thanks xx
Hi Kaelyn! I so enjoyed this video. I am usually a silent follower but often can relate so much to what you are saying about the PhD process. I am also struggling a lot with writing although I still am somewhat (lol) passionate about my project! And then there are days I'd rather not look at anything I've written ever again! I've been following along your journey for a long time--can't even remember how long! I am located in Germany, started my PhD in American Studies/Religious Studies in 2020.
Well this video worked to put me out of my afternoon slump so thank you :) Studied history a long time ago (failed my second year of master, I'm French in 2008 :D), I now live in Paris, still love history (and a few other things), and I've been working in media monitoring for the past well 15 years. Forced to reconsider my career right now (because the economy) and your videos are a great motivation when I feel like giving up
The love of history is such a life long affair ♥️ I’m glad you’ve found your way to loving learning and are seeking a career that is better suited to your interests (hopefully) ♥️ thank you so much for watching and commenting so I can get to know you a bit 🥰
Hi Kaelyn! I'm a first year MA student in musicology in Canada. I research the evolution editorial practices used in publications of Baroque music across the 19th and 20th centuries. I'm working on my proposal right now, hoping to defend it in a couple months
Music represent!!! I'm Sarah, first year MMus composition in London UK! I'd love to learn about your research 🥰😃
Hey Kaelyn! Thank you for a lovely video:) Now I am in the mood to have a productive session as well:)
Even though I am not a historian (I am a PhD student in geoarchaeology), I find your PhD topic very fascinating! It would be great to learn more about legal history and black American studies:) Also I have a more specific question, which came up when you talked about your PhD progress in this video. As I imagine it, a new legislation tends to reflect the changes in the society, which have already occurred, right? When tracking changes in legislation, one can see how the society changes… but there is a period of “turbidity” (“plasticity”) before the changes to legislation are accepted, a period when the norms, dominant thoughts in the society have already evolved but new laws have not been accepted. How a legal historian deals with such discrepancies? Also it might happen that the law exist but the government does not follow it (as we can see in some countries today).. could it be the case for the historical period you are working on? I would love to know your thoughts on these matters:) Sorry for a very specific question, I hope it makes sense:)
Thanks for your content! I've been finishing up my coursework and I'm getting prepared for Comps in the near future.
I am studying Museum Education and Visitor Centered Curation at Florida State University. I work full time in our Special Collections Library and Archives and am working through the PhD on apart time status (6 credits a semester). I'm currently narrowing down my dissertation topic and trying to find that work-life-school balance
Wow! That sounds like a lot to balance. Thank you so much for commenting and sharing a bit about your work!!
I just recently discovered your channel and really enjoy it. I'm in the U.S. and work in an academic library and read all the time
Aw I am so glad you found my channel! What is your favorite type of genre to read?
I read a little bit of everything. Lots of literary fiction and mystery/thrillers@@KaelynGraceApple
Hi! Started following along with your YT recently. I am a Yale Masters student currently (archaeology department). I'm a non-trad student in my mid-30s so the struggle is real. I'm trying to learn how to be more productive while not getting overwhelmed by the process. Starting work on my master's thesis this fall, so this video was super helpful. I'm checking out Akiflow because I've been looking for a good calendar/task organizer lately. I'm trying to figure out a good way to keep up with my notes for various readings that I do for my projects and eventually my thesis.
Hi! I am a fellow Ph.D. Candidate working on my dissertation. These videos motivate me a lot. Thanks!
Hi there!
I don’t usually comment but I love a little appreciation round
Hi! Fellow PhD candidate in Translation and Intercultural Studies, line of research Conference Interpreting 😊 I live in Barcelona and I'm currently reading the Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan!
At 28:14. The talk about slavery legislative documents crumbling etc. makes me think of how people stored early paper in America. The Mormon church had many documents tied to early history that simply were lost, stolen, burned, or left behind. One item was the original manuscript of the Book of Mormon. The book dates back to 1829 when it had the first printing. There is a printer's manuscript copy that survives intact and was sold to the LDS church recently for $35 million. However the original manuscript was placed inside a "time capsule" for the purposes of preservation. It was placed in the cornerstone of Nauvoo House by Joseph Smith Jr. in Nauvoo Illinois. The weather is definitely four seasons with high humidity in the summer. When someone tried to retrieve the manuscript years later less than 30% of the original manuscript had survived. The rest was broken down or the ink had fully faded. I have wondered what the value of that document would be if fully intact in 2024. Not just monetary but for academic purposes.
There has been some writing about the history of printing in America. Paper was eventually made in America. In the early days it was so poor quality many people imported the more superior paper from France or England.
Silent subscriber! (I comment on instagram more often, though). Love your content :) Writing my diss on history of science and feeling grateful with a fellow historian sharing their path! Keep going!
Historians of the internet unite!
Hi Kaelyn! I'm Danielle. Another mostly silent follower. I am an incoming counseling psychology PhD student at ASU. I love watching your videos and taking ideas about productivity, the apps you're using, and your general PhD progress. My research focus is on LGBTQAI2S+ mental health and wellbeing with a specific focus on asexuality, minority stress theory, and intersectionalities therein. I've been following your videos for well over a year and almost 2 years ago, I used Accepted to ask for advice on PhD applications. They suggested using articles I was reading to find potential advisors, which was tremendously helpful. Current Read: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson and Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff. Also noticed your Part-Time TH-cam Academy shirt. I love Ali Abdal!
Hey, Kaelyn! I would ❤❤❤ a video on what it means/feels like to be a historian as well as what being a historian entails. I’m feeling some serious imposter syndrome about being a historian and there aren’t many resources about it.
Starting this morning with another amazing video,appreciate all the work you put into this 🙏
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for the vlog! It was like a post grad big hugg haha I'm currently working on my prospectus the deadline is short but I'm gonna get there! I wish you well, Kaelyn ❤
Hello! I’m third year PhD student in history. I just passed comps last week and now I’m preparing for my prospectus defense at the end of the month! Candidacy is so close 😩 Good luck writing! ❤️
Amazing! Thank you for being inspiring and my family are from Jamaica and from slavery but I have never looked back to far into it! So your Thesis is so interesting!! I know we are from 3 brothher from Scotland, 2 went to Jamaica and one to USA and had African slavery! One set of my family came from their manor but not sure about the other!! Anyway! Very interesting!
fellow ABD phd candidate here, also doing archival work rn (woof)! i often watch your videos when i need a boost and to get inspiration about how to tweak my own process.
Aw I am so happy that my videos act as a source of motivation for you!! What are you looking for in the archives? I love learning about other people's work
im a musicologist, and my research is on how human-plant relationships are made audible across a range of practices/repertoires. rn im in paris looking for stuff on French art song!@@KaelynGraceApple
Hi Kaelyn! I've been watching your videos for a few months now, I'm a relatively new subscriber. 🙂 I live near Detroit, Michigan and am a 2nd year PhD student studying neuroscience. Your videos have been extremely beneficial in raising my motivation to read and write, especially your study with me Pomodoro videos! I am still struggling on finding work/life balance though. I also have a side job, but it is less involved (I work at a piano bar/night club). While I want to get back into reading, right now it has been hard to find the time. I am in the process of reading Atomic Habits, Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty, and Frankenstein.
Hi Kaelyn, I have never commented anything on a video, but I've been watching your channel for years now as I go through my own university journey. My name is Laura from the Netherlands and I am currently working on getting a grant for my PhD in Theology, which I want to start in September. I have interviews coming up and am really nervous about them, but your videos always remind me why I am pursuing this path, so thank you so much for making them!
This video was so motivating for me. I am currently working on my dissertation proposal...I am looking at visual representations of trauma in contemporary art so it's kind of a depressing topic. your videos help a lot!
Such important but weighted work
Love your vlogs, especially appreciate how authentic you are. I often feel like I should work 7-9 on my dissertation but that just doesnt work every day… Also, curious about what you watch in the background whilst writing!?
Hello, Kaelyn. I am in the final stages of my PhD program. Currently, in the data collection and analysis process. I am conducting a basic qualitative study on the preparation of K-12 Preservice Music Teacher Educators Using Assessment Strategies. Data collection has been special, I believe I will get enough interviews to commence with my study. I enjoy your content because it is very relatable. Tfs and continue success with your endeavors!
Thank you so much for commenting! I agree that the data collection stage is certainly the most special
I appreciate you sharing your journey, it is truly inspiring!
Thank you so so much for watching!
haha! pretty scary on that caffeine! must be a good cup 😁 can you link me or give details of the mini tripod of your phone when it was on the desk? looks like an ideal thing for me! thank you ☺️💕
shopstyle.it/l/b9DFW of course! Here is the one that I use :)
Hi Kaelyn, I’m new to your content. I’m in Boise ID USA. And I’m working on my master’s in mathematics. I study quantum algebra/topology.
I am working my my thesis for my writing class tomorrow
Hey Kaelyn! New Subscriber here so I apologize if you've answered this somewhere else already. Any chance you'd mind sharing what little notebook stand you have at 20:03 ? I love that and it would be a much more aesthetic way for me to view my planner everyday than just laying down on my desk!
Unrelated to the content (which I love!) but where did you get your book holder? I need one so badly!
haha thank you! Here is the link to the book stand shopstyle.it/l/b9DFX
Lovely Kaelyn , what is your haircare routine? Do you use hair serum ? If yes, please mention them, thanks.
It’s in my morning routine video! But I don’t do anything particularly special ♥️
Hello Kaelyn, thanks for your videos, I always enjoy watching them - currently tuning in from Germany! I started reading a new book called "The Work" by Bri Lee :) all the best! ✨
Not silent follower haha thanks for the motivation!
An OG both of this channel and Accepted Society!
We love a Matcha Moment 🍵
You mentioned you don't have many meetings with your advisor. I was a little confuddled by this. What is the norm in the US? In Australia students have to have fortnightly meetings of a minimum of one hour with their advisor throughout the whole of the student's candidacy. Is this not the norm elsewhere?
It varies a lot but I only hear from my advisor about once every two months or unless I have something specific to discuss
I think one reason Virginia decided that condition of slavery of the child would follow the mother is because Elizabeth Key was so persistent in using the legal system to win her freedom. The legislators were adamant about not setting precedent and potentially losing generations of enslaved laborers.
Yes! It is well discussed by historians how critical Elizabeth Key's case case. I argue there is a bit more to the story when we study the atlantic world at large in the 1660s.
I noticed you have some videos playing back while you're working -- might I wonder what that is?
When I’m doing primary source analysis I like to have a tv show I’ve seen before running in the background :)
@@KaelynGraceApple specifically for primary sources? :D
@@svetlanakholmetskaya6282 yes! Helps with the coding and transcribing flow
@@KaelynGraceApple I guess it's similar to how some people turn on their TVs for background noise. You can share what you have on if you want, I personally really like to see what people are watching!
I am polin, your study system is good. I am bangali women. I want to get phd in dhaka university.
I've been subscirbed for over a year and I just realized your name is Kaelyn and not Kaitlyn...😆😆😆
hahahaha its a common mistake to be fair
What sort of History are you studying? I'm into military History. you're certainly in the right Country if you want to learn any sort of History.
I am a socio-legal historian :)
And you put us waiting :(
My posting schedule is intended to be Tuesdays at 2pm GMT :) So it'll go up at that time as usual
@@KaelynGraceApple Ah, makes sense.