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72 Hours in Paris: What You Need to Do

2nd August 2018 No Comments

Short on time but want to explore Paris? We’ve got you covered.

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Au revoir, Paris

27th May 2018 No Comments

I had a small photoshoot by the iconic Eiffel tower before my two years in Paris ended…

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Dreamy Pink Blossoms at Notre-Dame de Paris

16th April 2018 2 Comments

I just could not keep these pictures to myself.

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Springtime in Paris

6th April 2018 No Comments

My favorite time of the year in Paris is finally here!

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13 Must-Do Things in Paris For a First Time Visitor (with tips and tricks!)

29th May 2017 2 Comments

My family visited me recently and during those 7 days I was the ultimate tour guide…

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Cherry Blossom Season in Paris

5th April 2017 No Comments

I have now seen Paris in all four seasons and spring is my absolute favourite.

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New Year New Room

1st January 2017 No Comments

I got to decorate again, woo-hoo!

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November Nervous Breakdown

30th November 2016 2 Comments

Not such a cheerful title. Let me explain.

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Kertu Tenso

Estonian-born former Parisian living in Boston, United States. 💕 Feel free to follow me on my quest for infinite travelling. ✌🏻️

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I’ve taken my fair share of statistics courses ( I’ve taken my fair share of statistics courses (from simple biostatistics to causal inference) over the years. So much so, that I’m at a point now to actually recommend things to beginners. 😊 I believe that knowing some statistics is truly useful in all different academic fields. Although, I have taken all my stats courses as formal university courses (I need the stress of homework and exams to make me learn things, haha), I understand that not everyone has the opportunity or time to take university classes. Online courses could be a great alternative to get you started. All of these are free online introductory statistics and data analysis courses with little to no statistics or probability experience required. Hope it’s helpful! Good luck! 😊 Let me know if you’d like to get recommendations for more advanced courses as well.
❓Have you done an internship during your PhD or ❓Have you done an internship during your PhD or are you considering doing it? I’m currently thinking about doing one over the summer. It would be great to gain some practical industry experience, make some connections, and earn a decent salary. However, I am funded throughout the summer (as an RA at the VHA), so I would have to stop working for them for a while + I’d have to deal with immigration stuff (I’d need to use my CPT). Needless to say, my boss/supervisor was not super thrilled about me thinking about it. 😀 Here are some general pros and cons of doing an internship during your PhD: Pros: 🟢 make important career connections 🟢 learn how your skills fit into a workplace 🟢 you get to see what different industry careers are like (helps you to make the right decision later) 🟢 build non-academic skills 🟢 many internships end with a job offer 🟢 it can pay well Cons: 🔴 it can lead to a conflict with your PhD advisor 🔴 you would probably have to take a small break from your dissertation work - to focus on the internship 🔴 increased stress 🔴 extra paperwork for international students
Instagram vs reality. 😅 Visited the Summit One Instagram vs reality. 😅 Visited the Summit One Vanderbilt for the first time today. While I got some gorgeous photos, the whole experience was quite overwhelming: we were herded through lines of security and photo opts for an hour before we reached the top, it was incredibly hot (felt like I was in a greenhouse), the mirrors reflected the light everywhere and I thought I will go blind 😅, and it was INCREDIBLY crowded. All in all, it was an anxiety inducing experience. But at least the photos turned out cute. 😂 #nyc #igersnyc #phdlife
Back in my favorite city. 🖤 #nyc #igersnyc #phd Back in my favorite city. 🖤 #nyc #igersnyc #phdlife
Just wanted to post these photos from my walk at t Just wanted to post these photos from my walk at the Boston Public Garden yesterday. 🥰 I LOVE that fall is finally happening. It took a while. 😀
Small work/life updates: 💛 My living room is f Small work/life updates: 💛 My living room is finally finished! 💛 Nova has settled in well. 💛 I started co-teaching a course on quantitative methods in public health for incoming PhD students. 💛 I now have regular meetings with my mentor to discuss dissertation ideas and I find it super helpful. 💛 I started learning Python. ❓What’s new with you?
❓What is your PhD dissertation topic and how did ❓What is your PhD dissertation topic and how did you come up with it? As many of you know, I’m currently in the process of picking my PhD dissertation topic and assembling my committee. However, I can’t seem to make up my mind. I suppose that’s the problem with being a generalist. I’ve always been more excited about methods and happy to apply them to whatever hot button healthcare topic. The reality is that I need to spend more time reading papers but I’m too busy doing other project work. 🤦🏼‍♀️ It’s hard to carve out space and time for the dissertation. Even though I know it needs to take priority. What’s your dissertation topic and how did you come up with it? Any tips?
Get in, loser – we’re going apple picking 🍎 Get in, loser – we’re going apple picking 🍎 Had such a fun day with folks from my PhD program yesterday. Nice to get away from my desk and feel like a human being again, lol. Apple picking isn’t a thing in Estonia. Everyone just has apple trees in their garden or know folks who do. People even give apples away for free because there’s too many. But I love taking part of American fall activities. Although, my family would pass away if they heard that the bag of apples that you see on my last pic cost $33. 😂 ❓Are you team apple picking or pumpkin picking? 🍎🎃
Must be the season of the witch. 🥀 I never cel Must be the season of the witch. 🥀 I never celebrated Halloween in Europe (it’s not a thing in Estonia) but I like engaging in spooky activities in the U.S. It has sort of become a tradition of mine to visit Salem in October. ❓Is Halloween a thing where you’re from? If and how do you celebrate it?
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