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Cait | The Renaissance Academic

Welcome to my corner of the internet! I am a passionate academic, YouTuber, and admissions coach with a deep love for literature and the humanities. Currently a PhD student at Trinity College in Dublin, I share my journey back into academia offering insights on navigating graduate life, academic success, and my personal experiences in higher education. I also focus on helping others achieve their academic dreams as a co-owner of Accepted Society.

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I'M BACK WITH NEWS!

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Does an Analog system work for a PhD?

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How to live an Intellectual Life

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My Oxford Graduation 🎓 | vlog & reflection

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You don't need a degree, a certificate, or anything. You only need 3 things to be a researcher

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How I self-funded my PhD

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PhD Diaries, ep 4: Writing 4,000 Words & Book Chat

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How writing has changed my life

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PhD Diaries, ep. 3: Time is running out! 1 month to confirmation

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VLOG: Yale Writing Retreat & Book Haul!

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Tier ranking ALL THE BOOKS I READ in 2025 | yearly wrap up 🥳

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PhD Diaries, ep 2: A Slow, Dark and Stormy January | PhD Vlog

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ANNOUNCEMENT: the future of this channel

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My Journal/Planner Ecosystem for 2026 | Paper Republic

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2026 TBR | Announcing The Humanist Readers Community Book Club | Year Long Reads

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PhD Diaries, ep 1: Figuring out a new normal, 5am Club & a Day at Trinity

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All the books I read for my Masters in Literature and Arts at Oxford!

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PhD Student Advice | Preparing for PhD

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📚 Mini Essays for a Personal Curriculum | PhD at Trinity College 🎓

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I quit my job at Google to pursue my PhD in Literature. Let me explain…

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📚 Building a Personal Curriculum for my PhD 🎓

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My Journal/Planner Ecosystem for beginning my PhD | Paper Republic

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THE FINAL DISSERTATION DIARIES | University of Oxford Literature and Arts Masters Student

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Dissertation Diaries ep. 10 Accepted Society Writing Retreat in Oxford

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You asked, I answered! Q&A: Balance, quitting my job, returning to university, best books of 2025 2

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Dissertation Diaries ep. 9 Writing Week

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Dissertation Diaries ep. 8: Burnt out but coping

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Dissertation Diaries, ep. 7: Writing Day at Oxford

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Dissertation Diaries ep. 6: WRITING A WHOLE CHAPTER!

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Preparing for a week at Oxford University

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Spend a quiet morning with me, writing my Oxford dissertation

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VLOG: Dissertation Diaries Ep 3: Starting Writing!

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I'm going to do a PhD! Oxford or Trinity College...*new career journey unlocked*

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A Day in the Life of an Oxford Masters Student + Lawyer + Entrepreneur

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My Journal and Planner System | Hacks for Balance and Multi-Taskers

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Underrated Literary Gems | Books that deserve more hype

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VLOG: Dissertation Diaries Ep 2: A Research Week in Oxford with Accepted Society

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Stressful Vlog: Balancing working full-time, Masters at Oxford & Business Ownership

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Answering your Questions! My Superpower, PhDs, Admissions, Reading and Time Management Tips!

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Is Reading Elitist? BookTok Debate Response

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2025 TBR Update | Q1 Reading Wrap Up

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Dissertation Diaries Ep 1: My Oxford Masters Dissertation Completion Plan

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Top Application Tips for Mature & Non-Traditional Graduate Applicants | from an Oxford Graduate

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Reacting to Book Prize Lists | International Booker | Republic of Consciousness | Women's Prize

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The Importance of Reading Critically (especially in today's age)

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Vlog: Writer's Block and Resubmitting

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How to be an Independent Scholar

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My Top Books (Revisited)

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A slow start reset for 2025 | Reflections, Plans and Job Update

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All 50+ books I read in 2024 | Reading Wrap Up

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25 Books I want to read in 2025 | TBR & Reading Goals

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Vlogmas 3: Cosy Christmas Bookshelf Re-Organisation & Tour | Organising my Home Library

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Vlogmas 2 | How I Created my Second Brain in Scrintal | Study Hack | Productivity

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December Vlog | Vlogmas 1 | A Busy Week

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I failed, and here is what I have learnt from it

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The End of Year Book Tag!

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The Mindset that Changed my Life | Finding Community, Motivation and Mindfulness

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Nonfiction November 2024 Challenge | My favourite Nonfiction reads to inspire you for the challenge

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Oxford Masters Diaries ep. 15: Emotional Farewell to Oxford

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Oxford Masters Diaries ep.14: Study Vlog, Preparing for Final Residency and Reflections

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