You've helped me so much on my journey. I started watching you while I was a masters student contemplating doing a PhD. Now I'm going into my second year of my doctorate. Halfway through my first year, I was asking my advisor how to speed this whole thing up, so I totally understand the need to get the hell out of grad school. I'm so proud of how far you've come, and I fully believe in your ability to get this done this year. I'm just a random grad student in upstate, NY, but I believe in you! 💟

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

FIRST OFF! WOW! I didn't realize people have been watching me from the beginning!! MY HEART! Thank you for sharing that. It is sooooo AMAZING to see that we have been in this together for years and now youre on your way to be a DOCTOR! Thank you for being proud of me and being sooo encouraging. I really appreciate you! AND YOU ARE NOT just a random grad student in upstate new york! We are global cohort mates hahahah we are a community hahahaha In other words.... We are connected hhhahaha! Thank you again for your comment. It really gave me a new perspective about a lot of what I am doing. I appreciate you!

Be encouraged. Your posts have helped so many. Thanks for Sharing

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! It feels so nice to hear such kind things. I appreciate you!

@rasu1371

Жыл бұрын

Yesss

I've been having such a hard time finishing my PhD, losing motivation in the very end of things and also not being able to find a job. I'm definitely out of funding (since May). And my mental health has been not great and I'm so over grad school (6 years in now). You are not alone! We will finish this damn thing!

@Kendenka

Жыл бұрын

I understand every word and punctuation. Solidarity.

@rasu1371

Жыл бұрын

You got this girl 🫶🏻take a short break 🙌🏻

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I appreciate the encouragement!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Right!!!! #Connected

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Elena! That is a lot and I am sooo glad we are in this together! I believe in you!!! Please let me know if there is any way I can help! And thank you again for sharing your experience, I feel like it will really help others know that they can still push through! Thank you!

Delayed does not mean denied. You have a great plan of action. Follow through on it and make it happen, Sis! You totally got this! Keep going, growing and glowing! 🙏👑❤️

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

I know thats right! Thank you so much for taking the time to show me love and breath love and support into me in this comment section! Thank you!

You've been so strong. You've been such an inspiration for many people. We're all rooting for you.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much Erin! I really appreciate you! These sorts of comments really do help me remember that we are all a community!! thank you again!

Brisa- what I appreciate in this is that despite the minor setback, despite the disappointment, you’re able to keep your head held HIGH and your feet firmly on the ground that you’ve walked. You’ve had so many valid reasons to take your time and you’re unapologetic about it. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Too many times we think we have to rush through our experiences, there seems to be a timer on many things especially as women. Not only will you graduate in September but you will have 5000+ supporters irl and online cheering you on with full hearts bc you are THAT girl. You keep that head held high and don’t let that crown budge one bit. 💜

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Why did this comment almost make me cry! lol I appreciate the love and support you share in these comments sooo much! Yes!!! Thank you being my hype person! Thank you for supporting me and loving me out loud! I appreciate you sooo much!

You are doing an amazing job at weathering all of this, you got this, you will succeed.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love you

@erickpurpose

11 ай бұрын

@@BrisaMarie I love you too

Sometimes in life we have those hiccups that set us back. It happened to me which is why I took so long to get back on track. Someone, such as yourself, who has such a strong motivation to succeed will always rise above the hurdles. Look forward to hearing about your graduation in September!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tim! You are SOOO kind for taking the time to leave such a supportive and honest comment! Thank you for being here through this process with me!!

You got this Brisa!!!!! Sending nothing but encouragement as you continue towards completion. Thank you for being an inspiration and sharing your journey!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nia for such an encouraging comment! Thank you for taking the time to support me and I am SOOO happy that you are a part of this community! I appreciate you!

I still love ya! Lol. Prioritizing your health now is worth all the time it takes. Thank you for being brave enough to not "finish on time" and for showing that it's ok. Now, go get your degree girl! 🎉👍🏼

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't aware of your surgery and recovery! Listen you're already a Dr. and PhD at the end of your name to me, I always tell student to focus on you first and the everything else will flow well. It may not be this year, but 2024 🎉🎉🎉 celebrate 🎉!!!! You will get there! I know it, and we all know it Dr.!!!!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

HAHAHA Sam! Thank you! You are ALWAYS soo positive and I really appreciate you! I just need to remember exactly what you said.... focus on me first and everything else will flow. Thank you again!

You got this Brisa! ❤ Sending love from Brazil 🇧🇷

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Brigada Janine!!! todo bem?

I'm glad the algorithm brought me this video. Praying for your success and peace. You got this!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

I am glad KZread brought you to this video too! I can always use positive energy! Thank you so much for your prayers and support! I really appreciate all your encouragement! Thank you!

Thank you for your positive support, and lived experiences. Sharing your set backs, and showing your vulnerability has been inspirational! I have been working on my bachelors at my local university, while working and raising a child with special needs. I appreciate you sharing your journey and helping fellow students on your campus and around the world. You're encouragement is so helpful! best wishes on finishing your dissertation, YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Empowered women, empower the world! 💚~Jade

@BrisaMarie

11 ай бұрын

Thank you soooo much Jade. You have no idea how much your comment means to me. Please let me know if you ever need support or have questions about grad school! I am always here. Thank you! I am sooo happy you commented!

Thank you so much for sharing this. This is a display of vulnerability that encourages me

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Of course!!! thank you for leaving a comment! I am sooo happy this video was useful to you! I really appreciate you sharing your perspective and reminding me there are people on the other side of this screen! We are all a community! thank you again!

Oh noooo, sorry to hear. I hope things turn around.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

It's totally fine! What is meant to be will be hahaha I just gotta keep on moving! Thank you for the good vibes 💙

Looking forward to your progress. I remember coming across your channel in my first year of my master’s and now I’m in my last semester. It’s starting off rough but this and your last video about rest has put things in perspective

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

WOW! It really blows my mind to realize that people have been in this community for so long! I am so happy that you are progressing through your program! I am EVEN MORE happy to know that this last video on rest was helpful to you! You have no idea how much that means to me! Thank you for leaving this comment. Thank you for taking the time to be so supportive. Thank you for being in the global cohort with me! I really appreciate you!

Good vibes, good vibes!!!❤ I'm always excited to see your videos and your journey! I do want to know about funding and how you are going to accomplish your goals for this year. I know you can!!!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Yes! I will get working on those videos asap! Thank you for commenting and sharing such positive vibes 💙💙💙💙

Positive vibes - I am certain great things are coming. Positive note - Looking forward to watching more videos.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! I really appreciate you and your postive vibes

Keep your head up. I'm rooting for you. The same thing happened to me in my MFA program. On another note: I didn’t get accepted into the Ph.D. program at UC Merced. However, the good news is I have a few publishers interested in my autobiography. God is good.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I am sooo happy that you shared some good news! How exciting to be able to publish an autobiography! That is amazing!!! Thank you for always rooting for me and being soooo kind in the comments! I really appreciate you!

Hi Brisa!!! Ukhhhhhhhh...I know the effects of life and what it does to us! We have a plan and think it will work out, in the end, but anything will get in the way. Whether it is health, wealth, or life, we will get to that end. The fact that we made it this far shows our strengths. Not getting the funding to help with academics, difficulty finding scholarships, working multiple jobs, getting injured takes time away from the end goal. However, if it takes a day, month, year, or later, we will get to the end. Do not stop and fight, academically, for your seat in commencement!!!!! You'll get there!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Louie! Gosh! What a BEAUTIFULLY written comment! You are so so right! It feels like so much when things go wrong. but when you stop to reflect that things go wrong all the time and that has NEVER stopped me from being able to be happy/get to where I want to go ... it really gives me a new perspective! Thank you!

You are going to be fine. I was supposed to walk in My (20 years ago) but to do that I needed to defend by April--I defended in August and graduated in January. No one will care, you will be very successful.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Stephen... I didn't realize it... but I really needed to hear this! it feels much better to think about this from your perspective. In 20 years no one (myself included) is gonna care that I took 3 extra months. You are so right. Thank you for being so real and honest. It really means a lot to me. thank you thank you thank you!

Don't give up you got this. You have been an inspiration to me.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

MARDELL!!! You have always been soo support of me! thank you! I really appreciate you and your kindness! thank you! I promise I won't give up! Thank you for always taking the time to show me love

@mardelldilworth3833

Жыл бұрын

@@BrisaMarie you're welcome

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

💙💙

Hey, so you may remember that as someone on the spectrum, I asked you for reading advice last year. Anyway, last semester I had to get two incompletes because of mental health reasons, and then take a few extra weeks to finish everything. I managed to finish, get the incompletes off my transcripts, and still get all As and Bs. I also had to take an extra year to finish my Bachelor’s in undergrad, and I might need an extra semester to finish my two year Master’s program. Recently, I’ve been thinking about rushing to finish my Master’s in two years, but hearing about how you’re taking extra time to finish your PhD reminded me that there’s nothing wrong with taking a little longer, especially when it means prioritizing your wellbeing. Take heart in knowing that in being open about your “failures”, you’re still helping us.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

ANTHONY!! Of course I remember you!!! Wow! I am sooo grateful that you took the time to update me on how your past year went! You are soo amazing! ALL As and Bs!!! Congrats! I am sure you are so proud of yourself! Your comment means the WORLD to me! I appreciate you and the time you took to share your experience with me and everyone else in the comments. Taking time is okay, and I am glad we are in community with each other and sharing this space together to continuously remind each other that prioritizing our well-being is important! I am sooo excited to hear how your masters go! Please let me know if you have questions or concerns! I will always look for a way to support you the best I can! Thank you again Anthony! I really appreciate you!

I have been there, you are not alone. Don't give up.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 💙💙💙💙💙 I really appreciate it

@georgemarrero7046

Жыл бұрын

I follow you, you are a motivation. I identified very much when you made the video and shared you turned in your dissertation and did not realize they would go over it and return it back to you. Once I saw that I thought uh-oh. But you're young and smart and will reach your goal. I am cheering for you 100%.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much George your encourgament is felt sooo deeply. Your comment has such a genuine and uplifting spirit! I appreciate you so much for taking the time out of your day to be so kind and supportive of me! Thank you !

You can do this!!!!!!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much Heather!! You a such a beam of positive light!

I'm new to your channel and it's been so helpful. I am currently about to go back to school for my PhD again. It's been pretty tumultuous figuring things out.. I am leaving my full time job to go back. Honestly a PhD is a scary time in general. 5 years of .. basically uncertainty and "where am I gonna get this money". I am fully funded at my institution however as usual, it's never enough 😂 love your channel! Keep up the work that you do ♥️♥️ it will be all worth it. Also, did I peep that you are Afro American studies?? So am i!!! ❤❤

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

YESSSSS!! Afro-Am!!!! My degree is "culture and performance" but I work DIRECTLY with African American studies and Afro-diasporic theories and scholars! AFAM is definitely where I am most days! I am soooo excited to meet another Future Black studies PhD! I can imagine how difficult starting over can be especially.. since grad students aren't always supported! Please PLEASE PLEASE if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask! I will do my best to make sure I can support in the best way I know how!

@CoffeewithCue

Жыл бұрын

@BrisaMarie It is not every day I run into someone within AA, specifically posting on KZread!! Im so excited! I am a Historian through academics, My PhD area is in Public History, specifically I study Afro-American cemeteries. I do alot of AA death studies also. I am sure your work is super interesting!! Could you perhaps do a video on navigating the living situation (w/roomate, without, things to consider, finding afforable housing ect) if you already haven't. I'd love to see that!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

What IMPORTANT and interesting work! Yes I can make a video about that! Please feel free to reach out with questions or comment just to say hi! I feel so lucky to e-meet you!

Set spetember as your goal, but be free to allow for another year. Take your time. The rest of the working world will bludgeon you. It's okay to take another year even if not financially applicable. You'll have more time to get the job you want, or the post doc you want. You are a part of my global cohort and I'm sorry you are not graduating right now, but sometimes... sometimes... things work out better with more time. I know ucsd is hiring! But really, you just never know. Our lows can sometimes end up being our highs (though we rarely reflect on them as such). You are so smart, caring, and giving as a person that I know you will prosper despite timeliness. Hey, queer tinlme is never linear, nor complete at any turn. You got this! I'm rooting for you from ucsd!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

I COMPLETELY agree with you! and it felt soooo nice to read your gentle and honest words. You are so right! Our lows can sometimes end up being our highs and if we enter these moments with patience and care they may not even be as low as we anticipated! Thank you for rooting for me!!! Thank you for taking the time to comment! Thank you for being in community with me! I appreciate you!

Don't give up!!!!!!!

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU GRACE!!! I won't! I promise!

Brisa, I'm sure you will meet your deadline in September this time and complete your study. I'm just curious about the stipends because some universities state that the stipends could cover your fifth year in case of extension. How come that wasn't the case with you? Also, how many pages will be the final version of your dissertation excluding references and appendices?

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Hi!! Thank you for your encouragement Jason!! As for the stipends: For me I was never a fully funded PhD student. So I paid for my grad school in a bunch of different ways that changed each year. For the most part, I was a Teaching Assistant for multiple departments and that paid for my tuition and a gave me some living money. I earned two awards last year and they came with a year long fellowship that I used for the past 9 months. Unfortunately these stipends didn't cover the calendar year. Instead they only lasted an academic year. Since I didn't graduate in June, the money from these stipends just ran out. So that's why I have to work to finish my last 3 months or so. :D Thank you for asking

You WILL make it....TRUST in the Lord....He'll never leave you. You've got this.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Amen! thank you so much! Your encouragement means the world to me!

I know you are disspointed but please don’t be. As long as you truly want it. You will find the financial means and the will to graduate. There is reason for your delayed graduation that is in God’s design. You can do this even if it takes another semester.

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much Sonia! you are 100000% right! I just need to trust God and go with His plan. :D

You got this!! Best of luck to you. I hope you get everything you want in the most smoothy way possible! 🙌🏻🤍🫶🏻

@BrisaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your good vibes and support!!! Thank you for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment!!!!!