I participated in online discussions of Melville’s poem Clarel, A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land. Despite its complexity, the group’s enthusiasm and insights deepened my appreciation and motivated me to study it further.
Reading Clarel with melvilleans Read More »
I share my experience of joining a street activism organisation, and what I have learnt about myself and about humanity in doing so.
Why I do street activism (and you should too) Read More »
In this post, I briefly summarise the new challenges I am facing now that I have moved from the TEFL industry to being a school teacher.
From TEFL to school teacher Read More »
Read about what stationery I bring to school every day and why. In this post, I describe by teacher on-the-go office pouch and its contents.
My teacher EDC (everyday carry) #2 Read More »
Read about what stationery I bring to school every day and why. In this post, I describe by teacher EDC pencil case.
My teacher EDC (everyday carry) #1 Read More »
From 21st to 23rd September 2023, I will present a paper at the 27th AISNA Biennal Conference in Narni, Italy. This marks my first time speaking at an academic conference, adding to my anticipation and gratitude.
In this post I summarise the mains steps of a PhD application process in Italian universities. I then highlight some key problems and challenges, and compare application in Italy compared to other countries.
Applying for a PhD in Italy Read More »
I summarise my experience at the annual seminar of American Studies at the CSA in Rome.
My experience at the annual seminar at Centro di Studi Americani in Rome Read More »
In this post I analyse Thoreau’s metaphor of the veil, asking questions about language, the classics, and the relationship between reader and writer.
Henry David Thoreau’s Linguistic Veil Read More »
