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Embark on a journey of intellectual curiosity and personal growth with Brilliantly Ivy. Explore thought-provoking academic insights alongside relatable lifestyle musings, curated to inspire and engage.
Academia
These blog posts are tailored to academics, individuals considering an academic career, and graduate students. The posts offer insightful perspectives and practical advice on navigating the academic landscape. I also love and have a passion for creating content through discussions with other experts to support your scholarly journey.
Lifestyle
My life and style are simple and can be described as timeless and classic. I’m a fan of a well-curated closet, a handbag and accessories, and a peaceful environment filled with the aroma of coffee. Blog posts here offer a blend of inspiration and practicality for the modern lifestyle connoisseur and are curated to elevate your everyday experiences. Delve into topics ranging from my latest handbag acquisition, wellness practices, and intentional living to tips on achieving work-life harmony and mindfulness.
Lifestyle
My life and style are simple and can be described as timeless and classic. I’m a fan of a well-curated closet, a handbag and accessories, and a peaceful environment filled with the aroma of coffee. Blog posts here offer a blend of inspiration and practicality for the modern lifestyle connoisseur and are curated to elevate your everyday experiences. Delve into topics ranging from my latest handbag acquisition, wellness practices, and intentional living to tips on achieving work-life harmony and mindfulness.
Hi, I’m Ivy.
Associate Professor by day and Luxury everything enthusiast by weekend.
I created “Brilliantly Ivy” to share my experiences, hold-ups, and thoughts as a university professor. It’s a space where I express my opinions on teaching, research, maintaining an academic career, and doing life meaningfully. I love showcasing my style through my lens. My style is pretty simple and classic. I enjoy a well-curated closet, a good handbag, and an americano… or iced coffee. You’ll read about journal rejections, my beauty favourites, and my handbag wish list. “Brilliantly Ivy” reflects my belief that academia is a brilliant and fulfilling career choice and can be more gratifying when you relate with the right mentors who guide, being authentic in what you are looking for in academia- our journeys are different.
Get ready to embark on a journey filled with academic wisdom, lifestyle musings, and the occasional farm adventure.
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