Alan's Tips, Advice, and Humor
It’s an exciting moment, but before you sign on the dotted line, there’s one crucial step left: negotiation.
One special gift of tenure? The freedom to explore new topics.
The beauty of being a sociologist in a school of medicine is precisely this: the chance to stand at a crossroads, to bring different worlds together.
It is important to bring our work to places where it is less expected.
I love what I do, but my mind and body don’t always cooperate in the ways academia expects.
Let's be honest: Being a sexualities scholar is also hilarious.
Let me be real: it’s also a lot of work.
Your words might be exactly what other scholars need to keep going.
I want us to talk about this pressure. The pressure to perform. The pressure to be and remain “hard.” The pressure to “finish.” The pressure to not “ruin the mood.” The pressure to be enough.
This isn’t a formula—it’s just what works for me.
It’s about connection and curiosity.
It’s not just about getting a job—it’s about finding a place where you can live, thrive, and be more than just your CV.
Mariah Carey is more than a pop icon—she’s a theorist of time.
Because too many students think they’re not ready or not good enough.
