by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Feb 17, 2026 | Professor Life & Style
Not too long ago, I was overwhelmed, overcommitted, and underwhelmed by my life. I was navigating the relentless pressures of an academic career, juggling personal commitments, and recovering from life’s unexpected turns, including a car accident. My days were a...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Nov 30, 2025 | Professor Life & Style
It’s 2:47 PM on a Wednesday in late November, and I can feel the wave coming. Seventy-seven final exams will land on my desk in the first week of December. Sixty-one assignments are waiting to be graded. There’s a journal paper on my desk that needs...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Nov 10, 2025 | Professor Life & Style
I’ve officially retired from random beauty purchases. My bathroom cabinet used to resemble a museum of impulse buys, but my philosophy has undergone a profound shift—from haphazard collecting to mindful curating. I no longer want a shelf full of products; I demand a...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Oct 15, 2025 | Professor Life & Style
In my neck of the woods, there’s a distinct shift in the air come October. The world ignites in a final, brilliant show of crimson and gold, and a crisp chill whispers of the cozy days ahead. My instinct during this seasonal turn is always the same: to preheat the...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Jun 28, 2025 | Professor Life & Style
Because sometimes the perfect research breakthrough happens over the perfect cup of coffee There’s something magical about finding that perfect coffee shop – you know, the one where your laptop feels at home, your thoughts flow freely, and somehow that stubborn...
by Ivy Kyei-Poku | Feb 8, 2025 | Professor Life & Style
Investing in choices refers to the idea of making deliberate and thoughtful decisions that contribute positively to your life and future. As you embark on your academic journey—whether as an undergraduate or a graduate student—you’ll soon realize that the...
