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Naijamerican | Counseling Psych PhD Candidate | NSF GRFP Fellow | Columbia Alum 🦁 | Podcaster | Powerlifter | Easily Excited Nerd | She/her
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So I’m getting a lot of new followers, so I feel obligated to state that this is not a “professional” account.
I’m just tweeting about my life and a huge part of my life happens to be grad school. Imma tweet about anything and everything I want.
Welcome!
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Yes I am proficient* in R
proficient at constantly googling how to do everything while R is open
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Ya girl passed her proposal AND earned her Master’s Degree today
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As PhD admissions start rolling in, I just wanna drop a little encouragement.
I got rejected or waitlisted from every program I applied. And of the places I was waitlisted…I ended up getting rejected from all, except one-the institution I’m at now.
It only takes one yes.
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My mom is tryna be supportive but also doesn’t understand academia 😭
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HOLY SH!T I JUST GOT THE NSF?!?! ILL WRITE A MORE COMPOSED TWEET LATER BUT I WQS JUST DOING MY HOMEWORK AND NOW IM AN NSF GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOW?!?
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GUESS WHO’S A WHOLE DOCTORAL CANDIDATE??
THIS GIRL
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One reason that academia is having trouble "solving" racism in their departments is because they treat interpersonal racism/microaggressions as "personal differences" instead of what they really are
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Okay I think I can share it but I GOT FUNDING FOR MY LAST YEAR 😭😭
I JUST WOKE UP TO GREAT NEWS BUT IDK IF I CAN SHARE IT YET BUT WOW THIS IS THE BEST MONDAY MORNING EVER
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First time back home since the semester started (wow!) and even though me becoming a candidate is old news to me now, mom still made sure to fully celebrate it :’)
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Finished making my slides for my dissertation proposal meeting. I fly out tomorrow morning it’s HAPPENING
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i honestly wish i could get the stats on how much of an R session is spent actually writing + running things in R versus just searching on my fifty bazillion tabs i opened to answer one (1) question
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If you’ve never had to lend money to your parents we are not the same
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As an undergrad I was so confused why the grad students in my lab didn’t know all the buildings on campus.
Now I’m a grad student who only knows where my department, the bookstore, and the gym, and the building I teach are.
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I remember the anxiety, the tears, the frustration. All of it. I remember feeling resigned to having to go through another round of admission stress. I remember the feeling of resentment I had reading about others who had multiple offers from day one.
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Hey all 👋🏾! I’m Vanesssa and I’m a Counseling Psychology PhD Student at the University of Minnesota 🥶🥶.
I’m interested in Black mental health- with a particular focus on BW and other people who hold multiple marginalized identities.
#BlackinPsychRollCall
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Just finished watching Renaissance and wow if Beyoncé could have that level of intentionality in creating that show I definitely can finish my dissertation :’)
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I am so completely overwhelmed by all the congrats and support! I can’t respond individually to everyone but THANK YOU ALL SO SO MUCH 🥰
Ya girl passed her proposal AND earned her Master’s Degree today
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You’re not alone in this. And my DMs are more than open if you want someone to talk through your frustrations with. Because I get it. 💜
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@aaronhaceves
I relate hard to this.
I'm not first gen but I am an immigrant kid who busted my ass to get to Columbia and on the first day in Lit hum the dude i was talking to admitted that he didnt even know he had to take this class, even tho the core curriculum is the main selling point🫠
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My department is doing their annual diversity in psychology program! It’s a wonderful opportunity and you should apply if you are the tiniest bit interested in pursuing a PhD in Psychology!
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Black girls who can braid their own hair- how does it feel to be among God’s chosen few?
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I propose my dissertation this afternoon
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So, uh, I launched a podcast where I talk about my grad school journey/psychology and you all should listen to it, follow its page on insta (@/phdiversitypod) and check out the website:
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Look I’m glad if you’re loving your PhD experience but I don’t wanna hear about it. I *especially* don’t wanna hear about it if you’re white because yes of course grad school is wonderful when you aren’t being aggressor and tokenized every other day.
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I also feel like they underestimate just how EXHAUSTING dealing with racism is and just how much time is spent just managing emotions, coping, venting, crying, etc. later
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Since starting my program I've raised fears that I have about being a Black Woman Therapist (in training) in MN and having to work with a client who is racist and each time I just get a "yeah that sounds like a tough thing to have to consider" and that's it.
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But there's a difference between
"I don't wanna be around this person bc I don't vibe with them/they just annoy me/they ship Kataang/etc."
and
"I don't wanna be around this person because they've made a series of racist statements and I feel unsafe around them."
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Endlessly thankful to
@SAS_APAdiv17
for awarding me the Outstanding Dedication to Social Justice and Liberation in Counseling Psychology Award. I am beyond grateful and honored 🥰
#APA2022
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Just a reminder!
In this little corner of the Internet we do not support or engage with
#BlackintheIvory
bc we don’t support organizations (even Black women led ones) that exploit the labor of grad students then kick them out once they are no longer “useful”.
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They don't fully understand just how HEAVY this shit is.
And their refusal to do so is why they just see POC getting mad at someone saying a series of subtle or overt racist statements in class as something that can be glossed over at best
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Hey everyone 👋🏾 I know I’m a lil late to the party but let’s go! I’m Vanessa, a 2nd yr Counseling Psychology PhD student at the University of Minnesota. Im primarily interested in Black women mental health and other Black folx with multiple marginalized identities
#BIMHRollCall
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Hey all! I’m a bit late to the
#BIMHRollCall
but it’s been a long day 😅
My name is Vanessa, I’m a 3rd year PhD student at the University of Minnesota. I’m primarily interested in the mental health of people who hold multiple marginalized identities.
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And for some reason I don't quite understand.
People in academia hear the second statement and interpret it as the first. And that is a major issue that contributes to unsafe/hostile environments.
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I hate all the comments I see about Gianna Floyd being "so strong". Stop that. Stop pushing the Strong Black Woman narrative on a 6 year old that lost her father. She's a CHILD.
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As someone that has volunteered w/ CTL for two years I am angered and hurt hearing staff members share their racist experiences there. As volunteer I never would have imagined this from CTL, but I support, believe, and stand with all employees speaking out.
#NotMyCrisisTextLine
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@chickenpaprika
That’s not true? She has a PhD in history from Columbia and she isnt a DEI consultant? Y’all just be making anything up.
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And at worst, turns into an active refusal to protect POC students and minimize contact which racist students with the excuse of "part of your professional development training is learning how to work with people you don't get along with."
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The (tired) face of someone who completed a program requirement today.
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What good does it do to put a POC in a room and conversation with someone who is racist in hopes of "reaching a resolution"?
Nothing.
But since academia views racism as a "casual" interpersonal issue this is like the only option you have 🙃
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The Graduate School announced it :'). It's REAL REAL
Okay I think I can share it but I GOT FUNDING FOR MY LAST YEAR 😭😭
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Formally accepted a position at my top choice externship site for next year so I can share some exciting news I’ve been sitting on for a bit
Ya girl is gonna be DMV-based again 🥳
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On my birthday trip with my family in one of my dream countries (Egypt), hitting my 30th country on my 30th birthday. And still getting in some diss work before sightseeing 🫡
Luckily it’s all minor edits/formatting at this point
(Also yes that river behind me is the Nile)
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I moved 16 hours away from home to be broke and deal with systemic racism. - A grad school memior by me
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Made it up to NYC to see Eva as Eurydice before her final show.
@hadestown
is just as amazing the second time around 💜
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Because a lot of the avenues and channels that are available are based in conflict resolution and mediation.
Which only works when there is a possible mutual ground or something that can be reached and talked through. And both people are equal.
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I've only been a grad student for one year and im already so fed up and disillusioned with this shit.
I'm just gonna sit off to the side, eat snackies, and watch these white departments perform until they feel like enough time as passed and they can stop acting like they care
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Mailing in my absentee ballot for
@BenJealous
today and telling all my normally non voting Maryland friends why it’s so critical to vote for him as well!!
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I'm an adult.
I know how to bite my tongue and work with people that get on my nerves.
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I JUST TURNED IN MY FINAL PAPER!
IM DONE WITH MY SECOND YEAR OF GRAD SCHOOL!
IT TRIED TO KILL ME BUT I SURVIVED!
I HAVENT SLEPT IN OVER 30 HOURS
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I delivered $300 worth of supplies to orgs and protestors in
#Minneapolis
today. I intend to make more supply runs tomorrow.
If you want to help me provide supplies to people on the ground in the twin cities:
Venmo: @ Vanessa-Anyanso
Cashapp: $VanessaAnyanso
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It’s BALLOON DAY!
(Also I’m thirty now?)
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This is all I want in a relationship. This right here
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I am deeply uninterested in competing with anyone. I just want everyone to win, succeed, and thrive.
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I HAVE A FULL DRAFT* OF MY DISSERTATION PROPOSAL 🥳🥳
*it is a terrible draft that is not fit for any eyes but myself right now but omg! can just focus on delving deeper and editing and moving things around on the page now
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Had the absolute best birthday party last night. I’m so blessed and so loved and so deeply grateful to have made it to 30
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I did one run today. Which brings my total of bought and donated supplies to $15,000 🤯🤯
I actually have mental focus for the first time in weeks so I’m gonna take advantage of this to get some grad school work done + prepare for my annual review tomorrow!
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have you LISTENED to the Prince of Egypt soundtrack??? this isn't a competition
You can only keep one, what are you choosing? 🤔
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I think I finally found a good use for tinder...
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I had 6.5 hours of zoom today, cooked dinner, did dishes, AND washed my hair today. Please clap
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I made a TikTok to try and fit in with the cool kids, please clap
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I’ve had approximately an hour to calm down a bit I just keep on reading the email over and over. I can’t believe it.
Just thinking about where I started. I was just wrapping my head around being a PhD Student, and now an NSF Fellow?? 🤯
#trynagrad
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But those channels just became a source of harm and trauma when the "interpersonal" conflict is this person is racist.
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The day I turned 21 I filed for my mom to gain citizenship. It’s been some years but today my mom finally became a US citizen :’).
I’m sad I can’t be there for the swearing in ceremony but wow it’s been a long ass journey and we finally made it
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A day late- But! My name is Vanessa I’m a 3rd year Counseling Psych PhD student and im primarily interested in how multiple minority stressors impact the mental health of black people- with a focus on Black women!
#BlackinPsychRollCall
We're kicking off
#BiPWeek22
with
#BlackinPsychRollCall
!!
1️⃣ Introduce yourself & use
#BlackinPsychRollCall
or
#BiPRollCall
so we can RT
2️⃣ Tell us your name, sub-field, research area, & highlight if you’re from an
#HBCU
(share some photos, if you'd like!)
#BlackinPsych
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HE NEEDS TO DROP THE NAME SO WE CAN END THE MONARCHY!!
WE’LL PULL THE TRIGGER, HE JUST HAS TO LOAD THE GUN
Not a fan of Harry protecting that person and hideous conversation. I wanna know who had the nerve
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The fact that periods last more than one day is excessive. Like you already made your point just LEAVE.
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So so SO proud of my incredible mentee Otiti (
@P5eudonyms
) presenting her work at
#APA2023
.
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I hate being in grad school because the reward for finishing work is just more work
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@lissathechemist
Just placing this here in support 😁
Look I’m glad if you’re loving your PhD experience but I don’t wanna hear about it. I *especially* don’t wanna hear about it if you’re white because yes of course grad school is wonderful when you aren’t being aggressor and tokenized every other day.
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This is both a “look at how cute I am” and a “look at my new hair and nails” picture
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“This Grad student decided to leave a project they invested a lot of time and energy into completely of their own volition why are we mad?”
Why would ANYONE leave a project they put EVERYTHING into? What would lead to that situation? You want us to just accept it was willing?
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Decided to try press ons bc I’m embarrassed of my anxious nubs and don’t have the energy to go to the salon.
I know this isn’t long for most people but your girl is STRUGGLING everything is so hard now 😭. But at least my nails look cute!
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So did
@Columbia
and/or
@TeachersCollege
ever publicly acknowledge or take accountability for the harm caused to
@BriannaABaker
in her class?
Asking both as an alum (CC ‘17) and a counseling psychologist who wants safe learning spaces for my fellow black students
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My mom is so cute and had this waiting at home to celebrate me passing my written prelims :’)
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Me everytime I allow/force myself to take a break and rediscover the fact that prioritizing rest actually results in me feeling more energized and ready to tackle my work
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I haven’t touched my laptop in like 3 days this is amazing
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$1300 worth of supplies bought and am now taking to North Minneapolis!
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I updated my CV on the plane last night and I must yet again remind you all that I am that bitch™️
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It always feels weird sharing stuff like this but look at the nice things written about me!! 🥺🥺
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I still resent the fact that the world is centered around morning people.
I love staying up to 2-3 am working because I’m super focused and I love the nighttime.
But I hate having to be up by 9-10 in the mornings!!!!!
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GOT APPROVED FOR AN APARTMENT I LOVE AND NOW HEADING TO THE AIRPORT TO PICK UP MY BEST FRIEND FROM COLLEGE I HAVENT SEEN IRL SINCE 2017 TODAY IS THE BEST DAY
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Me trying to schedule washing my hair around zoom meetings, work to be done, and workouts
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Idk when the next time I’m gonna look this cute is so enjoy ☺️
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“My mother was my first country, the first place I ever lived” ~ Nayyirah Waheed
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@dr_TM_25
I don't take it personally i know she cares and is trying to help and I'm so grateful for that :)
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Hey all. I just wanted to share this amazing resource that was (surprisingly!) assigned to me as a reading for my practicum seminar. Both activists and therapists can find value in this read!
(
@BlackInMH
)
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Excited I can finally share this news! I am so honored to receive the Young Alumni Leadership Award from my beloved highschool ☺️
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