Author: DreamyMermaid
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Navigating the Toxic Waters of Academia: A PhD Journey Marred by Harassment and Misconduct part II
After enduring harassment and mobbing, several of my colleagues and I decided to report our Principal Investigator (PI) to the university. The man in charge listened to us with great care as we shared our stories, crying for over an hour and a half. We made it clear how serious the situation was, explaining that… Read more
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Navigating the Toxic Waters of Academia: A PhD Journey Marred by Harassment and Misconduct part I
When I decided to pursue my master’s degree, I knew I wanted to look beyond the borders of my own country. I found an incredible program at one of the top 100 universities globally, which seemed like the perfect fit for my ambitions. My ultimate goal was a PhD, so my master’s was just a… Read more
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Embracing My Limits to Transcend Barriers in Science
I’ve heard that the best remedy for overthinking is writing, and believe me, I’m an expert overthinker. Here I am, writing, even though I feel I’m not good at it. The last few years have been chaotic; I had to abandon my PhD due to harassment from my principal investigator, which took a toll on… Read more
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From Shadows to Sunlight: A Journey of Strength and Discovery
I was diagnosed with congenital myopathy—multi-minicore disease—at five. To this day, I’ve never met anyone with the same condition, since it’s quite rare. This myopathy isn’t progressive; it causes generalized muscle weakness, making me tire quickly. I could never run, jump, swim, or engage in other fun activities kids do. For a growing child, this… Read more