by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Dec 22, 2024 | Behind the Scenes Academic Life
Hey! Let’s talk about something that’s been gaining much attention lately: self-compassion at work. Now, I know what you might be thinking – “Isn’t work supposed to be all about pushing yourself, being tough, publish or perish, etc.?”...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Oct 7, 2024 | Behind the Scenes Academic Life
From Burnout to Bliss: My Wake-Up Call Sitting here in my home office, sipping my morning coffee, a stack of papers to grade on one side and my favourite scented candle burning on the other (Maison Margiela ‘REPLICA’ By The Fireplace), I’m reminded...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Sep 20, 2024 | Behind the Scenes Academic Life
Finding Balance in the Chaos Imagine stepping onto a vibrant university campus alive with the energy of ambitious students, passionate faculty, and dedicated staff members, all pursuing their dreams. Amid this excitement, I find myself—an enthusiastic business...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Jul 20, 2024 | Behind the Scenes Academic Life
My expectations I am a business professor, and being in academia is a brilliant career choice, in my opinion. My tasks involve teaching, doing research, and serving on various committees. Few other careers offer the combination of intellectual and practical freedom;...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Jul 6, 2024 | Behind the Scenes Academic Life
I stepped onto campus that crisp September morning, my twelfth year as a university professor stretching before me like an unexplored terrain. The weight of my laptop bag reminded me of the countless lessons I’d learned—not just in my field of study, but in the...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Jun 29, 2024 | Behind the Scenes Academic Life
I recently received an email asking me to describe my daily routine as a university professor. The daily routine of a professor varies depending on their field of study and whether they are hired for research or teaching. A research professor mainly focuses on...
