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Posts by Alexandra Sastre
Alexandra Sastre is the associate director of campus communications at Swarthmore College.
Surviving End-of-Term Grading
Grading is one of the most challenging, thankless, and important parts of teaching. Here’s how to tackle that stack of assignments.
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Academia
Why boundaries in academia are so important for work life balance and how to set and protect them amidst the hustle bustle of academic life.
How to Write a Letter of Recommendation
How to write a letter of recommendation for a student, including where to begin, what to include, and how to follow up.
Building Your Post-ac, Non-ac, or Alt-ac Career
How doctoral students can use their degree to prepare themselves for post-ac, non-ac, or alt-ac careers in a variety of industries.
Finding Mentors for Your Career Journey
Tips for finding mentors to help you succeed within and beyond academia, as well as keeping those relationships strong over time.
A Beginners Guide to Mindfulness in Academia
How can we practice mindfulness amidst the hustle and bustle of academic life? Start with focusing your attention on where you are right now and how you’re feeling.
Trigger Warnings and Safe Spaces: Reflections and Strategies
Lately, there’s been much ado about trigger warnings. Some have argued that they are a crucial to establish a safe, accessible classrooms for diverse students; others have framed them as a threat to educational integrity. But what exactly are trigger warnings and how can they foster safe(r) spaces of learning?
Fostering Dynamic Classroom Discussions
Practical tips for dynamic classroom discussions, including how to encourage communication and create a supportive classroom environment for learning.