academia – J. Lee Consulting, LLC https://drjaslee.com Inspire. Educate. Equip. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:04:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.10 Reflections of Gratitude https://drjaslee.com/2017/04/27/reflections/ https://drjaslee.com/2017/04/27/reflections/#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:22:29 +0000 http://drjaslee.com/?p=244 […]]]> Facebook memories is constantly reminding me that it’s been almost a year since I walked across the stage (and cried a little) as I was hooded and reintroduced as Dr. Jasmine Lee. That particular path of my journey came to an end, but it’s one I reflect on daily. Part of that reflection is sincere gratitude and gratefulness for those who were in my corner, picked me up when I fell, dragged me when I stopped moving, and prayed for me and encouraged me when I actually just gave up. Today, filled with gratitude, I am reminded of those who were with me since day one!

With this in mind, if you are reading this as a grad student in ANY program, masters, doctoral, or anything else, let me tell you this:

You CAN NOT do this alone!
Get you a sista-circle or a mista-circle (any kind of circle really), schola-friend, writing-buddy, cheerleader, kidnapper, text message responder, affirmation giver, food cooker, drink buyer (this one’s important), prayer warrior, tear wiper….. all of that and more! They don’t all have to be found in the same person, but you need them in your life if you want to make it to the other side! Please don’t be afraid to ask for help, and please don’t be afraid to offer help to those around you. YOU GOT THIS! Push through!

 

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