#ma student

I have 27 pages left in this journal and that feels so magical (I've been writing in it since 2021 but really seriously committed to getting back to writing in this year, with the addition of sticking things in so it's like half long form writing and half junk journalling, but it's been so so good to me)

Was at work again this morning, just did my normal 6hrs, didn't stay late, so I have a bit of time this evening to get some things done! Got the heating turned right up because it has been snowing all day, and now I'm curious about what weather everyone else has right now?

To do:

Try and get through the readings for my first assessment so I can have a short draft ready for the 8th. Readings are:

The “Sound of an Extra”: Representing Civil War Newsboys by Pen and in Print by Ronald J. Zboray & Mary Saracino Zboray

How New Is the "New" Social Study of Childhood? The Myth of a Paradigm Shift by Patrick J. Ryan

Homeless Children in New York City, A View From the 19th Century by Leanne G. Rivlin and Lynne C. Manzo

Wrestling with Modernity: Philanthropy and the Children's Aid Society in Progressive- Era New York City by Paul J. Ramsey

Changing Strategies for Child Welfare, Enduring Beliefs about Childhood: The Fresh Air Fund, 1877—1926 by Julia Guarneri

“Tramps in the Making”: The Troubling Itinerancy of America’s News Peddlers by Vincent DiGirolamo

The Child Savers, The Invention of Delinquency by Anthony M Platt.

Done:

The “Sound of an Extra”: Representing Civil War Newsboys by Pen and in Print by Ronald J. Zboray & Mary Saracino Zboray

How New Is the "New" Social Study of Childhood? The Myth of a Paradigm Shift by Patrick J. Ryan

Homeless Children in New York City, A View From the 19th Century by Leanne G. Rivlin and Lynne C. Manzo

Wrestling with Modernity: Philanthropy and the Children's Aid Society in Progressive- Era New York City by Paul J. Ramsey

Changing Strategies for Child Welfare, Enduring Beliefs about Childhood: The Fresh Air Fund, 1877—1926 by Julia Guarneri

Boozhoo! Aaniin! (Hello) I am an Indigenous Student studying my traditional language in an M.A. program. I hope to create free resources guided toward self-learning for many communities and individuals to use.

Despite taking no classes in the summer, my institution requires M.A. students to pay summer tuition, which is a whooping 3k! This was quite a surprise to me. I do have student-loans, but their funding does not cover summer tuition. I also have a job, but on top of rent and expenses, it's hard to make enough. I am posting here to ask for help. Any donation helps, no matter how small, will greatly help me. I know I am literally one of tens of thousands of students who ask for charity, and my cause is no more important than theirs. I just hope that there are some people out there who have a little extra to spare, and who resonate with my struggle.

Gchi Miigwech! (Many thanks).

16/10/2023 | Day 2 of 100 days of productivity

57/100 days of productivity

06 Oct. ‘22

I had my meeting with my supervisor and it went well! I am on the right track and I think I made quite some progress today as well!

Love,

"Ther's nothing simply good, nor ill alone, / Of every quality comparison, / The onely measure is, and judge, opinion" - John Donne, Infinitati Sacrum (aka Metempsychosis)

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