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PhD Candidate @SHSUCJ | Writing about #FatCriminology ® | #Spoonie 🥄 | They/She | #BLM | 🏳️‍🌈 | (re)posts/likes = my own

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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
9 months
🚨 New Pub Alert 🚨 My twitterless coauthors and I examined the geographic distribution of racial and ethnic disparities in Federal Sentencing. Dm me if you want a copy!
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
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My top three accomplishments this past year: 1.I survived. 2.I continued seeing my therapist. 3.I didn’t drop out of graduate school. Not all accomplishments look alike or have to be academic. #HappyNewYear
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2 years
Y’all… I did it. I passed my comprehensive exam! 🎉 #phdlife
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Now that it's official, I can announce it. I'm excited to say that I recently accepted a position with the County in their Office of Court Management as a Research Analyst. 😊🎉 #AltAc #AltAcChats
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
@jacasiegel We always do experiences - last year we got him and his wife symphony tickets and a Giftcard to a very nice restaurant near by. This year we are doing a cooking class and some thing else that is undecided!! 🙈
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
I’m almost done with the introduction of my dissertation. 🤓 #phdlife #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #crimtwitter
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Dissertation IRB approved ✅ So excited 🥳
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
I passed! I am officially a doctoral candidate! 🎉 Thank you to my committee @drclevenger @MiltonetteJDPhD @ElisaToman and the twitterless Dr. Ingram, to my cohort, & my family/friends for their support & encouragement to get to this point! #phdlife #closertodoctorkramer
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
10/30 students wear masks consistently. I told them I was disabled in hopes they’d be more willing to wear masks b/c we are not allowed to require them. Nope. Instead, I‘ve been getting sick before class, & then crying in my car omw home. I’m exhausted & it’s only week 2.
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I've been standing in front of students and trying not to cry, because I have to beg them to wear masks, and explain and justify my request by continually explaining my vulnerability as a disabled faculty member. I'm feeling so raw at the end of this week, I dont have the words.
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Today is my first day at my new job. 🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
9 months
I submitted the first 3 chapters of my dissertation today. 86 pages in total. I did this while working full time. 🎉 #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #phdlife #phdchat
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
I asked, and he said yes! #engaged
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
And just like that we have a dissertation topic. 🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 months
Dissertation Prospectus ✔️ Next stop, Dr. Kramer. 🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
Yeehaw. It’s officially accepted. 🤠
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Y’all, I did it! I got an interview. I’m nervous, but excited about it! 💪🏼😄
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Woke up to great news! Another job has invited me to progress in their application process! Wish me luck! 😄 #AltAc
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
2 manuscript submissions in 2 weeks. Now we wait. 🙃
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
So much happy!! I’m moving on to the next round of interviews for job #1 . 😄 #AltAc
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Just learned my article with @KelleyShamika_ was accepted for publication! Coming to a journal near you soon! 🎉 @firstphdchat @PhDVoice #phdlife
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Hi, I’m Kelsey, and I’m a PhD student studying Criminal Justice @CJCSamHouston . My research focuses on gender and race/ethnicity in CJ contexts. I have hashimoto’s disease, PCOS, depression and anxiety. I’m happy to take part in this years #DEHEMRollCall !
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
My @instagram account was hacked 2 weeks ago, and they changed all the info. associated with the account and now Instagram is telling me they can’t give me access because I haven’t provided information that matches. #WTF
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
I loved the first week of my new position! Adjusting to the 8-5 life was a little hard, but I figured out a schedule that works for me. I also met some of the judges, and got my first assignment to work on. I’m very happy. #AltAc #altacchats
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Learned today that a paper I’m a coauthor on was accepted for publication! 🎉 #phdlife #AcademicTwitter
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
Just had a wonderful conversation with my very conservative father about me being non-binary, what my pronouns are, and what that means. He asked me questions and was pretty understanding. I’d call that a win. I’m so proud. 🥹🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
I’ve been on the #AltAc market for ≈ 3 months. I’ve applied to 15 positions. I’ve received rejection notices from 3, been invited to interview or complete a written test by 2, and am still waiting on the others. Today, I got invited to my 3rd interview (applied back in Jan.) 🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Found out that my family member who was in the hospital battling COVID-19 was taken off her ventilator and passed away last night. 😔🥺
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
10 months
#FatCriminology is coming to you this November and I couldn’t be more excited!
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Normally I end my work day without much excitement. But today I ended today with all the excitement. Another R&R! 🎉😄
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
I love my dissertation topic. It’s so important to me. I can’t wait to start writing. ** I will update how I feel about it in a few months 😂 #phdlife #phdchat
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
I got invited to another interview today! That makes 3 interviews in the next week. I’m excited! Wish me luck y’all.🤞🏼 #AltAc
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
My interview went well! Keeping my fingers crossed as I wait to hear.🤞🏼 Now back to writing. #altac
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Send happy things my way (pets, happy thoughts, etc.). I’m going through a really hard time personally.
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Had a final interview this morning for a really awesome position. Now I wait to see if an offer will be extended. 🤞🏼 #AltAc
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Y’all I can’t believe it. 500 followers. 🤯 Time to do another intro! I’m a 3rd year Ph.D. student int'd in gender and race/ethnicity in the CJ system, disparities, and discretionary decision-making. I talk about my Ph.D. journey, mental health, my animals, complain about
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Y’all, shout out to @drclevenger . She’s one of the most supportive & kind mentors I could have asked for. I’m so grateful she has taken me under her wing! If your mentor doesn’t tell you they are proud of you for even the smallest accomplishments, you deserve one that does!
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
What dissertation grants are out there to apply for? I’ve got the typical ones like NSF, BJS, etc., but what about the less obvious/well known ones? #crimtwitter @PhDVoice @OpenAcademics
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
Please join @ASC_DCS for “Demystifying the Campus Interview” this Friday, Nov. 4th @ 1 pm EST/10 am PST. You can also register here:
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Today was a good day. Why? R&R. The journal kind. 🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
🚨 It’s HERE!! 🚨 Check out Chapter 8 on Qualified Immunity! Thank you @MiltonetteJDPhD and @kwanbh for editing this important book!
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Y’all - I just wrote the whole introduction for a manuscript I’m writing. Who even am I right now. 🙈😱🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
@AtkinPlunkPhD I also got an uncomfortable DM from him about my looks. I’ve since blocked and unfollowed him.
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Wahoo, my coauthors and I received an R&R. 🎉 #phdlife
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
3 years ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease & a chronic illness. But I didn’t really feel comfortable talking about them b/c most ppl don’t understand the ins & outs of what ppl like me deal with daily. Today I decided to add #Spoonie to my bio. This way anyone that
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
Y’all. I did it. I submitted a roundtable on #FatCriminology . 😱😁
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Spring Eval. scores came out yesterday. Today I decided to 👀... “Professor Kramer was always helpful and understanding. She truly helped me to do my best in this class. I would highly recommend her to other students.”
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
11 months
Hit 17,000 words for my dissertation today. It’s coming together 🥹 #phdlife #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #crimtwitter
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
700+ followers.😱 Time for another intro! I’m a PhD student int'd in gender & race/ethnicity in CJ contexts, discretionary decision-making, & methodological issues in research. I tweet about my PhD journey, mental health/disability, my pets, politics, & more. Welcome! 😊
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
I’m so excited about my dissertation topic. I never thought I would say that. 🙈 #phdlife
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Will [hopefully] be announcing big news later this week. 🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Alright #crimtwitter I’m trying to make my research methods assignments more engaging and fun. I’ve seen infographics, annotated playlists, etc., used for other classes. Anyone have ideas/instructions they’d be willing to share? 😁
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 month
My friend Marilyn was recently diagnosed w/stage 4 cancer & is undergoing treatment. Her family set up a go fund me to help cover the costs. She is a brilliant Crim PhD student & a wonderful friend. If you’re able to donate to support her, please do.
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 🎉 This is the year I will finish my dissertation. #2023NewYear #AcademicTwitter #phdlife
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
I’ve gained 100+ followers in the past month, so it’s time for another intro! I’m a 3rd year Ph.D. student int'd in gender and race/ethnicity in the CJ system, disparities, and discretionary decision-making. I talk about my Ph.D. journey, family & animals, mental health,
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
So happy to have my portfolio defense on the books. 🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Crying at work because Roe v. Wade being overturned is just the beginning. My heart hearts for all the women in our country that are being denied the right to choose what is best for their bodies. #RoeVsWade #AbortionRightsAreHumanRights
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
Making moves on my #dissertation . Finished up a section on feminism and the development of fat feminism. #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #phdchat
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Congratulations to those getting offers to PhD/MA programs! If you get disappointing news, just know it's not personal. You’re still a wonderful person & this doesn’t change that. I was rejected from my 1st choice school for my PhD. It hurt, but it ended up being a good thing!
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
5 months
Attending @ASCRM41 last week was amazing! I got to learn about really great scholarship happening in the field, and see some of my favorite people ( @tapp_kathryn @shetheybeyonce @clvr_suzy @amandagoodson90 @JurekAlicia & many other twitterless friends) #ASCPhilly2023
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Submitted a manuscript today, and tomorrow I’m finishing up an R&R to send off. #phdlife
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 months
Y’all I’m feeling very defeated. I’m on month 4 of being unemployed. I’ve depleted my savings searching for a new role. I’ve applied to well over 100 jobs and nothing so far. 😔
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Yay, it’s out! Me and @kepadil1 talk about mental health in grad school! I was as honest and real as I could be! Had such a great time recording this. Thanks for having me again @TheCrimAcademy @JennTostlebe @jsanchez318
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The Criminology Academy
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The summers #GradLife episode is here! Have you been dealing with challenges related to mental health while in Graduate School? If so, you're not alone. Check out Episode 26 of The Crim Academy with @klkram13 and @kepadil1 today!
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
Thrilled that my coauthors and I’s paper was accepted for publication! Can’t wait for it to come it! 🎉 #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
7 months
#Crimtwitter I am available to review articles. My expertise: Courts & Sentencing; Gender; Race and Ethnicity; Feminist criminology; Intersectionality; Methods; Inequalities in the Criminal legal system If you’re an editor who needs a reviewer in these areas please reach out.
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Got 2 job rejections this past week. I know the right fit will come along, but it stings just a little. Time to apply for more jobs. 🙃
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Today I helped screen about 1,500 people that came in to the hub to get their 2nd vaccine doses! 💉 Folks, please do your part and get vaccinated! It’s so important to protect yourself and others! #maskup #getvaccinated #covidvacccine #covid19 #volunteer
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Alright #crimtwitter , I’m putting another roundtable together for ASC in Chicago on “Navigating Graduate School.” If you’re interested in being on the roundtable DM me! 😄 @PhDVoice
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
I want to organize a graduate student mental health and wellness roundtable for ASC. If anyone’s interested in participating, please DM me and let me know!
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Something that’s been on mind lately is the lack of accommodations avail. thru disability student services for grad. students. Generally, they are geared towards undergrads (e.g., extra testing time, note taking). Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed this? #DisabilityTwitter
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
4 months
A great way to start the new year with a new pub submitted for review. 🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Send cute animal pics. Ableism in the academy is just too much for me today.
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
When your dissertation chair sends you a message telling you that you’re doing a good job and to keep it up. 🥲 #goodmentorsareoutthere #phdchat #phdvoice #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Mother’s Day is weird day for me. I lost my mom when I was 8 to cancer. But I also have a great step-mom who I want to celebrate. I’m giving myself permission to grieve and celebrate simultaneously today. Sending love to all those in a similar position today. 💜 #MothersDay
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
5 months
Another fulfilling and fabulous day @ASCRM41 . Now, time for room service and a movie. 😊 #ASCPhilly23
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
So far today I have written about 250 words on one of my portfolio papers, resubmitted an IRB app & it was approved, and then scheduled a meeting to brainstorm for one of the ASC roundtables I'm organizing. 1/2
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
I hope that everyone who went to ASC gets tested for #COVID19 before visiting family at Thanksgiving. Keep your friends and loved ones safe!
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
I went to the pet store this morning wearing my #BlackLivesMatter shirt. When I came out from the store there was mysteriously dog poop on the hood/front of my car. Didn’t know dogs could poop like that. Do I think there is a correlation, why yes, yes I do. #ThisIsTexas 💩
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Started looking at alt-ac jobs and working on my resumé, so when it comes time to apply I’m ready. Any advice or examples would be helpful! @PhDVoice @OpenAcademics
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
1 year
After 2 years, I “graduated” from intensive trauma therapy. Certainly, there is more work ahead, but I am so proud myself for working to end my #generationaltrauma and heal myself. #normalizetherapy
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Y’all... I AM FULLY VACCINATED. Words don’t express the relief I feel. If we want to stop the spread of #COVID19 we need to trust the science, and get vaccinated. Also, did you know that if you volunteer at vaccine hubs that you can get vaccinated (in most places)? (1/2)
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Crowley has helped me get through a lot of bad days with his snuggles and love. I hope his little face brightens your day! 😊 #phdlife #catsofacademia
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Started the semester off teaching with a new hair cut. I’m enjoying the breeze on my left side. 😅
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
This morning I got vaccinated with my first dose of Moderna. I can’t even put into words what this means for me. As someone who is very high risk for complications from COVID-19, I am so grateful to have this vaccine.
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Got lucky at the half priced books by my house and found a bell hooks book and a Hill Collins book. I’ll take that as a win. 🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Here is a brief unscheduled interruption to your daily Twitter scrolling. Pepper is living her best life. #CatsOfTwitter
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Woke up to a job rejection email after being a finalist and waiting almost a month to hear back. How’s your Monday?
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
So far today, I’ve had a family member tell me I’m fake and disingenuous. Then they proceeded told me they were disappointed in me and that I was delusional. How’s your weekend going?
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Today was my last shift at the vaccine hub (it’s closing). I helped screen ≈600 ppl getting their 2nd doses. I felt a strong urge to con’t serving my community & others, so I decided to submit my app & background check w/the American Red Cross. I’m grateful & excited. 😁
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
It is their season, so naturally I had to share my little spooky babies. 🍂🍄🎃 #PrudenceandCrowley #CatsofAcademia #CatsOfTwitter
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
This month is also #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth which is VERY important to me. My mom passed away from breast cancer in 2003 & my grandma had a double mastectomy. Every year I get a mammogram. I am always the youngest person there. I’ve even been held up so they could check (1/)
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 months
Today was a good day. I got a desk off Facebook marketplace for $25. 🎉
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Hey #CrimTwitter ! Y’all should follow my friend @DrDreToo ! He’s finally jumping in the #AcademicTwitter train. His work focuses on juvenile delinquency and justice. 😊
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Looked up my presentation time for ASC real quick. This is the third year in a row where I present at 8 am on Saturday. 🙃
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Having supportive mentors who care about me and my well-being has increased my productivity exponentially, & I do not feel overwhelmed. Who’d have thought having people in your corner cheering you on would be helpful. 🙃🤯 #academicmentors #AcademicMentalHealth
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
Today my therapist told me that he has seen a lot of growth in me since we started a couple of months ago, and that I should be proud of myself. 🥺 #DestigmatizeTherapy #MentalHealthMatters
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
3 years
A family member of mine is in the hospital battling COVID-19. Last update was the doctors were trying to decide if she will need to placed on a ventilator. 😔 Please get your vaccine. Don’t wait any longer. This is the only way. #GetVaccinated #CovidVaccine
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
2 years
Never met a dog more excited to be at the vet than mine 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ #academicpup
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Kelsey Kramer, ABD
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Had to cancel a doctors appointment because of money. I don’t have an extra $200 laying around for this one appointment. Being a broke graduate student with disabilities is hard. #NEISvoid #Spoonie
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