Hello to my favorite people. Welcome to Love and Bean! Please make yourself right at home and explore my graduate school blogs. Love and Bean is all about finding helpful advice about graduate school and undergraduate mindfulness, fitness, and whatever else my mind comes up with. Above all, I hope you find these blog posts about college and grad school is inciteful as well as entertaining. Take a look at my blogs that cover all of these wonderful topics. I hope you find what you are looking for. Also, please reach out to me if you have any suggestions. I know that many of the topics that I discuss are fairly common in the grad school community, but I may not cover all of them. If there is a specific subject that you would like me to cover, reach out to me. My email is benswaringen@yahoo.com.
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If I were to Redo my PhD
My doctorate is coming to an end. In a few months, I will be Dr. Ben and off on another adventure, this time in Miami. There are quite a few…
Keep readingFeeling Dumb in Grad School
Hello to all of my favorite people. It has been a long time since I have written a post and i promise that won’t be the case here on out.…
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Caffeine Use in grad School
Today is a productive day, and it’s only 10 am. Yes, I have been up, focusing on getting work done, and having the capabilities of being able to finish everything…
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So, When are you done with school?
Ah, the most asked question while I have been in grad school. Every single week, someone asks when I will be done with grad school and my program. Each time…
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A Year of Blogging in Grad School
A few weeks ago (like 2 weeks ago), I was informed that I have been blogging for a year now. To be completely honest, I thought I was blogging for…
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Fun Things to Do in Grad School
Why grad school experience is coming to an end in a few months. It has been a wonderful and exhausting experience, but one that I am very proud of tackling.…
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The Challenges of Grad School No One Talks About
Today is going to be a bit of a sad post. Not because I want it to be, but because I am going to cover some topics that students face…
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Am I Working Hard Enough in Grad School?
One of the worst feelings is coming home at the end of the day and feeling as if you didn’t do enough that day. Grad school is notorious for making…
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Is Grad School Harder Than Undergrad?
I feel like grad students want any reason to boast about being a grad student. We really want people to know how tough things are, why we are superior, and…
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What is Grad School Like
I don’t believe that I have dealt with this particular topic. I always dance around what grad school is like, but never quite make blog posts about it. So, today,…
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Writing My Thesis and Life Updates
Hello everyone. I know, I haven’t posted in like 2 week and I am extremely sorry for that. Three months from now, I’ll have to submit my first draft of…
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How to Make Grad School Easier
It’s coming down to the end for me. I am 6 months away from graduating with a PhD in engineering! This is both exciting and terrifying at the same time.…
Keep readingFurthermore, if you are a graduate student looking for someone to peer review a paper that you have, either for a class or journal, email me at benswaringen@yahoo.com. I have a substantial amount of experience and would be happy to help out. Do not hesitate to reach out to me.
**If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health issues, I highly recommend that they seek help. Online–Therapy.com or TalkSpace.com are great ways to reach out to a licensed therapist and get the help needed. Therapy has 100% helped me and I know it can help you.
