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It’s dissertation editing season. Do you need a dissertation editor?

Your advisor recommended getting a dissertation editor. Now what? If you are on the fence about getting a dissertation editor, let’s talk about it. When I was writing my dissertation, I was fortunate to have a committee chair that was fully dedicated to me. She gave me thoughtful, consistent feedback and worked with me regularly. …

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Recently, at a workshop I facilitated, I had a student mention that they at times feel like an imposter within the Latinx community because others make them feel like they are not "Latino/a/x/e" enough. This is not the first time that workshop attendees have voiced having a similar feeling especially if they do not speak Spanish. As a community, we need to suspend judgment of each other because the Latinx experience in America is vast and varied. Multi-generational Latinx individuals who are embracing their roots and even at times relearning culture need support rather than criticism. There is no Latinx litmus test. To anyone self-doubting, you are Latino/a/x/e enough.

Multi-generational Latinx struggle with imposter syndrome

The multi-generational Latinx experience is complicated We have repeatedly heard that the Latinx community is not a monolithic group, meaning that we are not all the same. This is true. And although our diversity is beautiful, it can be a lot of work to learn about every Latin country’s immigration story. However, it is worth …

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