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Scott Santibanez

Making God a Priority In Grad School: How to Avoid the Spiritual Comb Over

November 18, 2018 by Scott Santibanez Leave a Comment

As we enter the truly frenetic part of the semester, ESN writer Scott Santibanez shares a humorous and wise reflection on making time for God in grad school. Browse Scott's other work for ESN here. Biographical Note: Tito Scott Santibañez is a slightly balding adjunct professor at Emory University. As a volunteer physician, he has provided medical care for underserved populations for nearly 25 years. He also has a doctorate from seminary. … [Read more...] about Making God a Priority In Grad School: How to Avoid the Spiritual Comb Over

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Tips for Grad School Tagged With: graduate school, graduate students, postdoc, priorities, transition, vocation

The Emerging Scholars Blog: A 10-year Experiment in Building Online Community

September 9, 2018 by Scott Santibanez Leave a Comment

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Emerging Scholars Network blog, we've been sharing reflections from members of our community. Today, ESN author Scott Santibanez shares his reflections in the form of a letter to fellow ESN members. You can also browse Mike Hickerson's reflection on 10 years of the ESN blog here, and Andy Walsh's thoughts on 6 years of science blogging for ESN here. To read more of Scott's writing, click here.   Dear friends, Ten years ago, a group of dedicated people launched the … [Read more...] about The Emerging Scholars Blog: A 10-year Experiment in Building Online Community

Filed Under: About ESN, Christ and the Academy, Resources for ESN Members Tagged With: 10 years, Emerging Scholars Network, housekeeping

Seeking the Perfect Job?

June 24, 2018 by Scott Santibanez 3 Comments

Recently, I was speaking to undergrad students about careers when someone asked, “Were you able to find a position that matched your area of special interest?” I shared that I am, in fact, blessed to be able to do important and interesting work that I enjoy. But I also wanted students to know that there are some job-related responsibilities that I don't necessarily enjoy, but that I have to do anyway. Some bright, eager students I've known over the years have had the impression that there was a dream job—one that they … [Read more...] about Seeking the Perfect Job?

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Vocation Tagged With: career, identity, jobs, vocation

People of Color, Outward Appearances, and Academia: Lessons from 80s Pop Culture

June 17, 2018 by Scott Santibanez Leave a Comment

In the late 1980s, there was a popular television show called 21 Jump Street. Johnny Depp and friends portrayed cops in their twenties. Because they were too young looking to be taken seriously, they went undercover in high schools to take down drug dealers, gangs, etc. By today's standards, the show was painfully bad—a guilty pleasure which few people will admit to having watched. (Personally I, um’ only heard about it from a friend.) Still, it raised some interesting questions about the importance we place on … [Read more...] about People of Color, Outward Appearances, and Academia: Lessons from 80s Pop Culture

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: Asian American, ethnicity, gender, listening, misjudged

Advice for Graduates: 5 Things To Do as You Enter the Next Phase of Life

April 29, 2018 by Scott Santibanez Leave a Comment

At ESN, we deeply value supporting and mentoring the next generation. In this post, Scott Santibanez, an ESN author who often writes for graduate students and faculty here at the ESN blog, takes a moment to share encouragement and advice for students finishing their undergraduate careers and moving on to the next steps in their vocation. If you are a graduating senior, we're glad you're here, and we hope this post encourages you in this key moment. If you're heading to grad school and want to find community along the … [Read more...] about Advice for Graduates: 5 Things To Do as You Enter the Next Phase of Life

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Christian Thought and Practice, Undergraduate Studies Tagged With: after graduate school, Career Stages, graduate, graduation, Undergraduate Studies, undergraduates, vocation

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