Milena Williamson
PhDone
I started my PhD in January 2019, weathering a pandemic and countless other challenges along the way. I can pinpoint my start date, but...
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Milena Williamson
Feb 12, 2023
My Pamphlet
It’s not exactly the newest of news, but my debut poetry pamphlet, Charm for Catching a Train, is out in the world. It was published by...
Milena Williamson
Sep 14, 2022
Five Years in Belfast
On September 12th 2017 I arrived in Belfast. I think of this day as my Belfast-iversary, and each year I like to stop and think about how...
Milena Williamson
Jun 21, 2021
Behind the Poem: 'Love'
Recently I was lucky enough to be featured in the New Irish Writing section of the Irish Independent. This was a real thrill for me...
Milena Williamson
May 4, 2021
PhDigital
Hello again! Today, I’m bringing back another favorite series, where I dive into PhD world and give you a glimpse of what it’s like doing...
Milena Williamson
Apr 22, 2021
Behind the Poem: 'Some Natural Notes About Her Body'
Happy Thursday everyone! I hope this blog post finds you safe and well wherever you are and in whatever state of lockdown you’re in....
Milena Williamson
Jan 8, 2021
PhDo Not Disturb
Hello all! I meant to write this blog post in December of 2020 to celebrate the end of a very long year and remind everyone It Is Okay To...
Milena Williamson
Nov 30, 2020
Come to the Beach with Me
It’s been a little while since my last blog post. Fall semester has come and (nearly) gone. My first semester TA-ing and the first time...
Milena Williamson
Jul 21, 2020
PhDisruption
‘Unfortunately, due to the disruptions from the COVID-19 crisis…’ These are the oh-so-familiar words these days. A sinking feeling in the...
Milena Williamson
Jul 1, 2020
Lockdown Life Days 51-100
July 1st is the day we thought would never come. 100 days of lockdown in Belfast. And while it's not really 'lockdown' anymore, because...
Milena Williamson
Jun 26, 2020
Lockdown Life Days 1-50
When the UK announced lockdown on March 24th, it was initially set for 3 weeks, just 21 days. But that was the story that never happened....
Milena Williamson
Jun 20, 2020
The Joy of Reading
Lockdown hasn’t been easy, but I’ve found great company in books. Many, many books. I’ve rediscovered my love of reading, especially as...
Milena Williamson
May 26, 2020
Dear Reader...
I’m not the only one I know to start or revive a blog during this strange time. It feels good to have a new creative outlet, to challenge...
Milena Williamson
May 16, 2020
Blogging The Bold Type: How We Got Here
Recently, I found myself curled up on the couch, sipping tea and watching The Bold Type with my best friend from Swarthmore. We grew up...
Milena Williamson
May 9, 2020
Book Review: Death and the Penguin
What would happen if a melancholic writer and a penguin were housemates in post-Soviet society? A fair bit of trouble, as it turns out....
Milena Williamson
Apr 26, 2020
My first blog post!
My journey to Belfast began with strep throat and poetry. It was June 19th, 2017 and I had just gotten back into bed for a nap when I...
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