Mary SpearThe Lady Outside My WindowA young woman is sitting outside across the street, I can hear her through the open window. She’s not talking to anyone, she’s lamenting…Jun 27, 2022Jun 27, 2022
Mary SpearWhiteness in Academia: A Look in theI came across a call for papers today on gender-based violence in education in the developing world. Super niche, but I had written a…Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
Mary SpearJob Searching During a Pandemic: Tips on Keeping It TogetherIn general, job searching sucks. But right now, it really sucks. Right now it’s not even a job search, it’s a job scavenge. I feel like…Sep 28, 2020Sep 28, 2020
Mary SpearLife AfterI graduated in January 2020 as COVID-19 was just beginning to rear its head in the markets of Wuhan, China. It feels like a lifetime ago…Jun 4, 2020Jun 4, 2020
Mary SpearLeaving the Room: Reverse Culture-ShockIt’s been exactly one day since I returned to Canada from Malawi, where I worked in a small office in the capital city of Lilongwe. I’ve…Apr 8, 2019Apr 8, 2019