Some VERY BIG News | Week in the Life of a Yale History PhD Writing a Dissertation | Diss Diaries 18

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[@KaelynGraceApple]

Just a comment to thank you all so so so much for your support through this journey

[@dissertatinopossum]

Congratulations!!!

[@zoonpolitikon1648]

Please, PLEASE dont listen to the haters. Keep it real and keep on showing the vulnerability. It helps tremendously. You inspired me to start this channel to help aspiring political scientist, but things haven't gone my way. I did not got in either of the PhD programs I applied and watching your struggles is inspiring and to be honest I know what is like to be stuck on a theses.

[@caroltansley7363]

Congratulations!!! Well done! Superb news!! 😘🥳🥳🥳

[@caroltansley7363]

I have news too! 🥂🍾I’ll message you on IG. 🤩❤

[@johnsherwood6395]

Nearly 30 years after receiving a PhD and seven published books later, I can report that the writing process never gets easier. Great video. It perfectly captures the creative process of the historian. Congratulations on the fellowship.

[@mollyfraze]

Congratulations on your fellowship, it is well deserved! Also, F the haters. I am a mom, work full time and I am graduating with my undergraduate degree in history and was just accepted to complete my graduate degree in library science and information with a graduate cert in archival studies. I found your page when I started working on my capstone and while it is only 22 pages and not a full dissertation like yours, I took solice in the ups and downs that I also experienced in writing long research papers. You do inspire people, me specifically, and you documenting what you are going through does help others. So continue your hard work and shove it down those haters' throats when you graduate with your PhD!!!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

I know that those people leaving awful comments are hurting in their own way and I hope they find joy for themselves so they can accept others

[@rajismyfavorite]

Congratulations on getting accepted to a graduate degree in library science! Which university are you going to? I got mine from Rutgers University.

[@MissMeganM707]

Congratulations on being accepted for your Graduate degree! I’m also a mom, full time employee, and am completing my bachelor’s (in English), and I know how hard it is. I may not know you personally, but I am proud of you and happy for you. ❤

[@heraddledbrain]

Congrats on finishing your degree while parenting!! I am doing the same-I’m a mom, finally graduating with my degree in Religious History. It’s a lot of work but we did it!

[@NewYorkHoney11796]

This mentality that being an academic and a PhD student needs to take over your entire life is so toxic and one of the main reasons I almost never post about my own PhD journey. Thank you for being you and for showing how important balance and other hobbies can be. Also, congratulations of the fellowship! So proud and inspired by you always ✨

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

In graduate school we treated the PhD like a 8-5, M-F job and took weekends off. I think if I worked seven days a week I would have burned out quickly.

[@Aussieloz1]

I worked in theatre years ago as a costume maker, my last job, I ended up working 16-20 hour days for four months, 7 days a week in order to get everything ready for the preview night. I burned out so badly as a result, that I had to take a break, I ended up in retail and never left. I comfort ate, put on a lot of weight and developed depression. I felt like I’d failed. Only recently, did I discover that I have combined ASD and ADHD, so I finally know why I crashed the way I did, I left my job and returned to uni as and am now doing history and archaeology as an undergraduate degree, with the hope that I can move onto a masters or phd in textiles history. I come to your channel when I can, because I want to learn how to work smarter, not harder. Through your channel, I discovered that matcha lattes helped me to get even energy throughout the day, your recommendations on technology have helped me to narrow down the field on what might help me, and your little doggie makes me smile. I’m still trying to navigate my diagnosis and adjust to my new environment with all the skills that I haven’t figured out yet, but if anyone tells you that you aren’t good at what you do, please ignore them and instead read all the comments from people who’ve been inspired by you. It’s easy for people to judge behind a keyboard, but none of them can possibly know you well enough to do so. Congratulations on the fellowship, you’ve definitely earned it!

[@tessmccoy6949]

You and London boy being so happy about your fellowship is making me tear up for you, I’m so happy and so proud!🥹

[@KaelynGraceApple]

I am so damn lucky to have such a wonderful partner

[@heraddledbrain]

Boo on the hate comments! I 100% agree with you. Our society needs to change. Living in a constant state of burnout is not a badge of honor. The expectations we place on ourselves and others are inhuman and unreasonable. We only get one life. We only get one body. We need to cultivate both of these things to the best of our ability each day. I appreciate your shift to better work-life balance. You are setting a new, better example and that isn’t easy, but remember that there are thousands of people out there watching and learning from you that not only is balance reasonable, it is possible. Keep doing you, Kaelyn. ❤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

12:06 Oxford Girlie, Cambridge Girlie no, she’s an Oxbridge Girlie. So exciting 👏🏽

[@KaelynGraceApple]

haha yes scoot over yale

[@mlchurch34]

You go girl! Iam defending my dissertation Wed. (tomorrow) and you have helped me stay on track and keep plugging away, thank you! So keep doing what you are doing - it's working!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

omg!!!! My fingers are crossed for you!!!! You're at the finish line!!!

[@dissertatinopossum]

Hope you are celebrating a successful defense!!! I defended last friday.

[@briannelittle1151]

This 24/7 hard work idea is ridiculous. It is highly present in the classical music field as well, and i'm on a mission to not pass it on to any of my students. You work better when you are efficient during your work time and when you get rest. You're doing an amazing job! You're going through this doctoral journey in one of the healthiest ways I've ever seen!

[@Laura-sf4eh]

Congratulations on the funding 🎉that is really great news! I enjoy your PhD vlogs very much, especially as you are showing all the different sides of PhD life. I am a PhD student myself and also know all these people telling me I have to work 24/7 on the dissertation, but it doesn't make sense at all and I think we are so much more than our PhDs. You are doing a great job here and with everything else! 😊

[@KaelynGraceApple]

This comment is so appreciated. Thank you so much for taking the time

[@ДарьяКучина-й9р]

Kaelyn, I am studying at a postgraduate school in Russia in St.Petersburg and have been watching your path here on KZbin for a year now. You are very inspiring, be sure to keep making videos :)

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so so much!!!!

[@BeccaWatson]

Ahhhh you're amazing!! Seeing your reaction made me well up 🥹 Well done you x

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much friend !!

[@deathofthesibyl6903]

Congratulations! Your content is so high-quality and consistent while you’re doing a PhD at a top school AND running a business - you earned that fellowship. Love your videos. 🎉

[@mutomboinprogress]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I will never ever understand why people think it’s normal to come on the internet and try to tear down somebody you don’t know… Somebody that you have not invested anything in… They aren’t paying for your education, they aren’t paying your rent, they aren’t feeding you, they didn’t help you come this far, yet they feel the need to say what they think you are or aren’t. Don’t worry Kaelyn, those who matter understand that you are just trying to achieve balance in life, which is a goal for many of us. Keep going girl! Congratulations on the fellowship! These are the wins that keep proving those people wrong. 🙏🏽❤️

[@theroguescholarmanual]

Congratulations on the fellowship I'm so happy for you! I feel like I've been part of this journey with you for so long and I know how hard you have worked for this and how much growth it has taken to believe you deserved to have a life outside of academia. You absolutely deserve every good thing that comes your way. ❤

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Aw Laney you're going to make me cry again! There is something so particularly special seeing this comment and feeling like you and the OG AS members have been with me through all of the rocky ups and downs. This comment means the world. Thank you friend

[@myahmaedellsingh]

I am so proud of you! I remember last year you were doing your make up on a live and had just sold all your furniture headed to my dream city London. I wrote to you on the live that I was so devastated because I just found out I was rejected from my dream Grad school. Well, your words of comfort gave me the boost to keep trying and never give up. I am happy and grateful to God to report that I been accepted to my Dream Grad school! i got the email yesterday! You are such an inspiration and your channel, life and test and trials are a testimony to us all that faith and determination mixed with hard work pays off. So, from the bottom of my heart thank you! For with God nothing shall be impossible. Kjv luke1:37 -Myah

[@steadystudying]

I have several friends in PhD programs and to my knowledge, none of them are putting in 70+ hours or whatever ungodly amount people expect PhD students to do. To each their own, but I strongly believe balance is key and as you said, it's the journey that's also important and one should enjoy it. I think you are a great inspiration and realistic. There are weeks where you are putting in those heavy hours and other weeks where it's more "chill". I know it's hard, but please don't listen to the haters. You wouldn't have gotten to where you are without all the hard work. Also, one of my coworkers just started reading lore of the winds so thats cool. I hope you enjoy 😊

[@jenniferburton4545]

Ohhhh Kaelyn, this is incredible and so sooooo well deserved! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much Jennifer!!!

[@janalewis3030]

Just because other people can't manage their time to be able to take a few minutes to rest, or spend time with family, or read something for enjoyment, doesn't mean that you're not a real PhD student. I think it's WONDERFUL that you can manage your time that way. And you need to be able to take mental breaks for your own health. Besides that, you're showing people that it is possible to find balance. Others may shy away from getting a PhD because they think that all it is is 24/7 reading/studying/writing. You are showing them that it's not. I love watching your videos. [Ah - so Moo likes the English accent, too, huh??? :)] Congrats on the Fellowship, too! See - you can do it! 🎉🎉

[@KaelynGraceApple]

I hope my channel can act as a positive example of what balance can look like

[@Handmadebusinesstips]

I am just like you. I couldn't focus on only one thing - even a PHD- if I wanted to. And I did work on a doctorate for a time while teaching at a University here in the states; that said, no matter what I have done, I am also a perfectionist and have always had a creative outlet (side business) and I have always been better for it. Those comments stem from jealousy that you actually can do it all. Keep on keeping on.

[@rj4356]

Hi Kaelyn! I'm watching your vid right now. Just wanted to pause & say, I'm so proud of you❣️ Do not let hate comments take up your energy. Just block them. 🥰🎉 Okay, back to your vlog!

[@joselet3319]

Well done! Congrats!! Thank you for sharing your journey. It is very inspirational so don't listen to the haters! 💓

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Remember your dissertation is not your magnum opus. You just need to complete a dissertation that needs to be defended. During my PhD program, I was given the advice to write 1-2 pages per day.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you friend ♥️

[@oceanandevergreen]

Wow! That's so exciting! Congratulations! You're clearly a very hardworking student and you clearly deserve it!

[@TheHouseofLotz]

My parents always said; if it doesn’t bring you joy then you shouldn’t do it. You are making a very stressful thing that most folks could never commit to work for you! You inspire so many folks so please know those here love watching your journey! Congratulations sweet love xXx you deserve this and I’m so excited for you to share everything along the way xXx

[@isabelbritez9781]

Kaelyn, you are an inspiration for me and, I'm sure, for many others. I've been following you since your follower count was around 20k, and I am sure that your growth in followers is a genuine outcome of how valuable and relevant your content is for us on this side of the screen. We have seen you working very hard, and this fellowship is just the outcome of a journey you have designed and gracefully traveled. As a student at the University of Cambridge myself, I can say you are going to love it. Make the most out of it, and keep enjoying the ride!

[@DanielaLopezRamos]

Hello! I am Daniela, a PhD student in Mexico. I have been following you for a few months. I was looking for videos that motivated me for my studies and I really liked your channel, because for me it represents a lot of what you experience when you are a student at this level, where it can feel quite lonely. Something I love about your videos is that you show the ups and downs and that you show yourself looking for references of how other people are doing it because we can feel very lost. Each person makes our own journey that is never absolute or linear and no one can tell you how to live yours because is not the same for everyone, in the end, although the title is important, the true learning is along the way, the real result is not the document, It's the person :) Congratulations on the funding!

[@EmiWoodScully]

HUGE Congratulations on your tremendous honor!!! I felt every single one of your emotions when you were sitting down in front of your coffee table, getting emotional, and then immediately after (at least for us) getting so excited… The PhD program is definitely an emotional roller coaster! The editing in this video, especially when you were strolling around town… absolutely beautiful! Thanks for always inspiring!

[@ashleighfox537]

Many congratulations, Kaelyn!! I adode your content and found you so inspirational in my own doctoral journey. I defended last month and my dissertation was published last week!! 🎉 Thank you for all you do to engage and inspire your followers. ❤

[@moniam.2712]

Thank you for your videos Kaelyn! I’m not a Phd student but I love seeing the day in the life of someone in academia working hard to achieve their dreams. Always looking forward to your posts and don’t get tired of rewatching either as it’s always a boost of inspiration ❤

[@pviecelli]

I just got into your channel and is SO GOOD to a see real life, with the ups and downs of writing a dissertation. Hope you get more compassion for colleagues through your journey. I'm happy to be here and congrats for the fellowship!

[@emmckenzie4002]

Not me sobbing along with you! Congratulations on your fellowship - it couldn’t have gone to anyone more deserving. It’s clear from your videos how hard you work, so I’m so glad that this opportunity came at a time when you needed to be reminded of how incredible you are! ❤

[@Talulaskye]

I'm about to go to school for my BA in History and hopefully my Masters in Archival Studies when I get to it. You videos are so helpful and good to know you can have a day to decompress. Your videos are realistic vs the study and read 24/7 which is so refreshing to see. Congratulations on the fellowship!

[@sanctuaryofprose8843]

Congratulations on the fellowship! You're inspiring me with every video to become a historian and I love that you're showing a balanced approach to education. I'm so happy you get to stay in the UK and are showing that success doesn't mean sacrificing your happiness alon the way. Keep doing what you're doing and ignore those haters! We'll always be here cheering you on!

[@ClaudiaRamos-yk9ho]

Dear Kaelyn, you are such an inspiration for people! The message has been clear and loud to me since the day I found your chanel: to ignore stereotypes, toxic preconceptions, and to pursue my dreams. Don't let hater comments to ruin your moment. Congratulation for this well deserved new opportunity! Thank you for sharing your process! Keep going girl!

[@Iacjhehe]

Kaelyn!!! Congratulations! So very well deserved. Looking forward to watching the rest of your dissertation journey!

[@cjram]

Congratulations on the fellowship, Kaelyn!! All your hard work and successes are very well deserved. 👏🏽

[@KaelynGraceApple]

That really means a lot, thank you

[@theperksofbeing_rachel]

Oh my gosh Kaelyn, congratulations on your fellowship!! This is unreal and so incredible. So grateful to follow your journey ~ cannot wait to see everything come together with your dissertation and with next year at Cambridge!!!

[@annikaluebbe9032]

Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your fellowship! It's refreshing and extremely validating to see not only your achievements but also your times of stress/imposter syndrome/exhaustion etc. You are an incredibly diligent worker and to see you face the same problems with your PhD as I am is incredibly comforting. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos so please keep sharing your experience

[@Frito_m0jito]

This was a rollercoaster!! Congratulations!! I struggle writing my dissertation so much, too, and it's definitely mostly imposter syndrome. Thank you for sharing your experiences! As for people who are dismissive of your place in academia, I get this a lot as I work full time and the majority of my program takes place remotely. The people who behave this way are small-minded and their opinions mean nothing.

[@luciawolaniuk6116]

Congratulations! Clearly you work hard enough and you are very good at what you do. Thank you so much for showing the full real human experience of academic life! There is not much honest content out there and your perspective and choice is really appreciated. Lots of love

[@unavulev]

CONGRATS QUEEN!! you are simply such a source of inspiration for us aspiring PhD students. keep up the amazing work!

[@victoriawhite9215]

Massive congratulations for the Fellowship! It is such a massive achievement and I'm sure it is very well deserved. Thank you for continuing to share the highs and lows of your journey with us . Sending you all the positive vibes to get a good response from the Committee on your first chapter submission. Xx

[@Kerry72100]

Congratulations!!!! 🎉 I’m in the process of writing my masters thesis and I’m done with my program and working full time. It is definitely hard work so Kudos to you! And thank you for all your encouragement ❤

[@bembeleza16]

Thank you so much for your content. You have really inspired me in my Phd journey as a person who values balance in my life. God bless you ❤.

[@liliab9522]

Congratulations 🎉 ❤ you got this! Thank you for sharing your PhD journey. Currently working on my master's degree. Your videos remind me to be present in the moment and embrace the process.

[@karleybioanthro]

Congratulations on your fellowship Kaelyn! I’m currently waiting to hear back from my top choice graduate school and they currently doing a stipend dispute before officially offering me a PhD position. So your videos are always inspiring and informative don’t let those people who probably aren’t even PhD or trying to be get into your head!❤

[@Leeleethomas2706]

Congratulations 🎉🎉! Your channel has given me tips and inspiration. I know it is hard. But ignore those haterades. They are only attacking those that are doing something great, which you are! I appreciate your channel. I started my EdD program about two years ago and I am now in my last research course. I will start writing my dissertation this summer. I was led to your channel about year ago when I was looking for ways I could maximize my Notion account for my EdD journey. Please keep doing what you’re doing. You are helping so many people. I usually don’t comment on videos. But this one prompted a comment and a simple, “Thank you!”

[@kagisohawthorne5313]

I love watching your videos and they really motivate me since I just started my PhD. There's always those who will try to bring you down. They don't understand how you do things so they are just talking stupid things. just know for every hater, there are thousands who love u, and im one of them. So keep pushing babygal and i love you so much

[@rajismyfavorite]

Congrats on your fellowship! I'm so happy you're happy! It was so sweet to see London Boy so happy for you! It's so nice to get something you're excited about. I was super excited when I was accepted to take a class in rare book cataloging at Rare Book School and also got a scholarship to attend the Rare Book and Manuscript Conference (and when I had pictures accepted to two gallery shows). I'm so sorry about the hate comments. People that are insecure or unhappy have a tendency to lash out. I've enjoyed all your content and look forward to seeing all your future content. You're definitely a inspiration to so many of us!

[@EliotCGisel]

Congrats on the fellowship, Kaelyn! 🎉 Well deserved! ❤ And thank you for sharing your journey online-the amazing and the tough bits. 🌼

[@nikoletta_]

Congratulations and thank you so much for your videos, they are so inspiring! I'm writing my master's thesis with a major in creative writing & screenwriting.

[@SarahCrowder]

Finally got to watch this! "Well done, you!" crying with you. Thanks for taking us on your journey!!

[@JandaBarazi86]

Congratulations Kaelyn! You are an inspiration for all graduate students!

[@GenXBeauty]

Good for you Kaelyn! So happy for you! And I love Moo’s little play sneezes!

[@HFHpod]

Kaelyn, many congratulations. You are doing great! I love seeing your beautiful, sweet doggy. Best wishes x

[@erikaskrika]

Congratulations Kaelyn! 🥳 Also can I say how much I enjoy seeing you live a bit more of a balanced life now (at least that’s the feeling I get from your content). Academia is hard as it is without haters on the internet, I’m so sorry you have to deal with that. Your content and Accepted Society has helped me so much in terms of feeling less lonely on this PhD student journey, thank you!

[@kimmyevans2364]

Congratulations on the fellowship! So happy for you! I can't imagine the weight that's been lifted. Thank you for being honest and showing it's OK to take to time rest, we need to remember we aren't machines and need recover time, physically and mentally.. I am literally having one of those evenings right now and I know if I rest I'll be more productive in the morning. I'm also really sad to hear about the negative comments you receive. It's so frustrating how people's negativity can have such an impact. The way you're able to find balance with everything that you do is inspiring in so many ways, and certain people will find it hard to see you achieve something they haven't, i.e. getting your PhD without having sacrificed everything. My favourite parts of this Diss Diaries was definitely your reaction to receiving the fellowship and how your partner came to you to have that moment with you 🥲 I think you're awesome, keeping doing what you're doing and I can't wait to see you succeed.

[@jennifernicole106]

Girl you’re making me crying on my lunch break! Congratulations I’m so happy for you. I know it’s hard to ignore the negative comments but I want you to know that your videos do make a difference. I’m starting my PhD at GMU next semester because of the community you’ve built, bringing the family in tow I definitely feel the imposter syndrome trying to keep up with family and studies. ❤❤❤

[@WendySnootles]

Girl you are absolutely inspiring. Your videos have inspired me to possibly apply to schools overseas.

[@abigailusrey]

Congratulations! So glad you can relax and just focus on your work at hand!!

[@Quis7919]

Hi Kaelyn! New fan here. Grateful for you and your channel ... it really helped me through a tough period I was having. You so richly deserve everything coming to you :)

[@AlixKRex]

"Comparison is the thief of joy", as well as "fear kills more dreams than failure ever will. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will" are two quotes that have helped me a lot. You're doing wonderful by living YOUR life as you like. Balance is essential for actually LIVING life. If that works for them, good, but you have to do what works for you (LONGTERM). "Life is a marathon, not a sprint", as are any studies for a degree, as I'm sure you know. Don't be so hard on yourself! You've inspired me, someone who has been crying tears of joy as well as this same sort of self-doubt and worry you spoke about. I haven't found anyone talking about their path in-depth enough for me (someone who's starting from square 1 at 29 years of age) and trying to do everything as fast and affordably as possible. I wish you luck, friend. Believe in yourself and your abilities! Work on unwinding when you can. I've been doing a lot of Dorsal Vagus Nerve Therapy due to realizing things were still affecting my nervous system. It's been doing wonders in building healthy emotional regulation and releasing guilt for having balance in my life, as well as anxiety, stress, and worry about things that aren't in my control or I at least have limited control over. I hope that helps someone, good luck everyone!

[@angelahampson391]

Just started to watch your vlogs recently and I think you are fantastic ! Please power on through and ignore the crap ! Loving that little gorgeous dog too ❤

[@mcprince]

Congratulations, Kaelyn!! I’m so happy for ya! 🎉🙌 I can definitely relate to the post-stress crash that comes after things finally work out that we’ve been working so hard for. I hope you are able to rest and give yourself a good break after such an arduous achievement! Also! I know I’ve said this to ya before, but I’m SO thankful you’re here carving out spaces for us to learn from each other and engage across countries and disciplines- either on YT or over at Accepted. I’m sorry people have tried to tear you down because of their own difficulties, but the visibility offered by being able to witness others’ academic journeys really does matter, especially for those of us who don’t have context or prior experience/access in higher education to know what to expect or how to even imagine the possibility of grad school. 🤗

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Cree, this comment means so much to me! Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I am so grateful for people like you and having spaces like YT and AS to connect with so many students and researchers defining their own career trajectories and definitions of success

[@emilymalovich2135]

Watching your videos is part of what made me believe I can get my D.Ed. while working full time as a teacher. I don’t know that I would have believed I could do it without your content. What you are doing helps other people in a real way! Congratulations on your well deserved fellowship!

[@booksnbees90]

So proud of you, girl! You are living the academic dream! I can't wait to see the Cambridge content!

[@ruthannebrooks2826]

Major congratulations, Kaelyn! This is so exciting! 😄 Funny how life works that the day you were feeling especially discouraged was the day you got the news…I guess that’s how doing a PhD works 😅 thank you for sharing all of the ups and downs of your experience (especially so we can celebrate with you)!

[@SarahFischerVlogs]

so many feelings watching this! congratulations on the fellowship--this is incredible news and well deserved

[@undomiel86]

Congratulations!!🎉 well deserved, I hope you enjoy every moment of your process!

[@reginayfavors]

The goal is to do a quality job. You can work 90+ hours per week and still not know what you're doing and even not produce quality work. You can work 10 hours in a week and still get more quality work done. You work harder than many people I know. I watch your videos (now) and a lot of Ruby Granger videos. You guys have humbled me, and I was certain that I was a hard worker. However, I am still a hard worker, and I am encouraged by your lessons. They are guiding me for my own process. I know this is one month late, but still be encouraged. THIS IS YOUR JOURNEY! In the same way in your literature review video you say find the gap and fill a need. That's what you're doing. Congratulations on the fellowship!

[@nadjadixon]

Congrats on the fellowship!! In the words of my big brother, “you’re doing great babe, haters gonna hate…just means you’re doing something worthwhile.” I appreciate your content; it helps me make my way through my own history postgrad work. Let’s build each other up!!

[@carrieannkouri2151]

Congrats on the Fellowship! Everyone's PhD journey is completely different and you're doing awesome! 💓

[@fdoctor79]

Congrats, Kaelyn!!! 🎉 What a relief! I am so proud of you. God's speed and continued success with your endeavors ! 😊

[@chali4478]

Congratulations! This is so incredibly well deserved! And I‘m sooo excited about that content 😍

[@ImanZaineb]

Congratulations!!! Such awesome news. And you chose some good books at that bookstore. I have some of the same on my shelf! 😅

[@Kate.Nkechi.O]

I started crying before you even made the announcement. Incredibly happy for you!

[@sanjivanijha8068]

Congratulations from India thank you showing the most realistic yet warm video, which also highlights rest and respect of one's own body than the noise outside. Outshine always, Kaelyn. Lots of love and strength to you.

[@jarrodsio]

Cantab here. I'm SO ready for your cambridge content! congrats! You'll enjoy Sidney Sussex, its formals, May ball and its proximity to Mainsbury's.

[@AlessandraAleluia]

Congratulations on your fellowship!! It made me cry while watching u (and without knowing the good news yet hahahahah). You are amazing and such an inspiration!

[@katyohreally-ux1mc]

I’m so happy for you! Sitting here all teary eyed.

[@darviso1]

Don’t listen to the haters! I’ve worked full time for most of my PhD journey and even though I managed to do it, it often felt like a huge cost to my mental and physical health. I applaud you for making big shifts in your life this past year to bring balance to your life and enjoy time with London Boy, your friends, and being a content creator. Your joy shines through in ways that it didn’t when you were working endlessly at Yale. Congrats on the fellowship too! I hope you celebrate and push past the imposter syndrome because we all have moments when it creeps up.

[@StevePMasters]

I'm sorry that you've experienced so many hate comments. I see you putting so much of yourself into your work, whether that is your businesses or your Ph.D. studies. I am inspired each time I watch one of your vlogs. I am personally blessed that you are sharing your Ph.D. journey. Please know that there are those of us who are inspired by your journey and who are likewise seeking to do quality work alongside you. In fact, I've managed to get more Ph.D. work done since I found your channel a few weeks ago. Your content gives me the push to put in the time and see some results, even if they are small ones. If your videos touch only a few, then they are still worth it.

[@marina-spring]

I am so glad for you about your fellowship! 🙂 Congratulations!🎉Although history is absolutely not my cup of tea, I am interested in your journey with Phd and understand how hard you need to work for it, because during my MA in London I struggled with a huge volume of reading and writing for the Degree. So hard, to my way of thinking, does not necessary mean the amount of time, but skill to go deep into the theme.

[@NatalieBaker-qd2rv]

You are a major reason I am feeling motivated in my degree again and worthy of applying to my dream schools. Please know the gratitude for and appreciation of your content far outweighs the sentiments of these hurtful people.

[@LisaMarieFr]

Just let me say one thing: Though I do not know you personally, I am sooo proud of you and your journey! It's been and still is a true inspiration for a fellow PhD student, both the ups and the downs. Because this is the reality of life. You go girl! :)

[@EverGreenElephant]

Congrats for the fellowship! Just wanted to say that your content is very inspiring. In fact, I'm going to start my PhD program at Yale this fall and I'm really looking forward to it.

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Omg Congratulations!!!!

[@andreacullen770]

Kaelyn I’m not a grad student but anyone with eyes can see the investment you have in all that you do. I honestly am exhausted watching all that you put your mind to.. your business, your academic work, your personal life, your health and wellness… its a lot and you do it all so gracefully (no pun intended). congratulations on your fellowship! Well deserved!

[@StevePMasters]

Also, congrats on the fellowship! What an amazing achievement and peace of mind! Again, congrats!!!

[@Allen_Gil]

Congratulations on the fellowship, Kaelyn! I am a huge fan and avid follower of your channel for many years now. And because of your videos, I got an admission to study a Master's program at the Yale School of Environment this Fall 2024! It's super exciting to watch your PhD academic journey and I can't wait to start mine after my studies at Yale 🤩🤩

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Omg I am so freaking proud of and excited for you!!!! Congratulations!!!!

[@Allen_Gil]

@@KaelynGraceApple Thank you so much Kaelyn!!! 🥺❤

[@dissertatinopossum]

Ugh I can definitely feel you on the writing! It was so hard to push through the perfectionism. I need to get some revisions done for my first first author pub and I feel like my response to comments is not good enough. I just defended last week too so I am pretty burned out. I tend to brainstorm on the keep app on my phone. Being away from my computer when I am stuck seems to help.

[@soumyaroopmukherjee9111]

Many many heartiest congratulations on this amazing opportunity Kaelyn😇

[@heatherfranco5810]

Ignore the haters! They don’t give scholarships like that to just anyone, so obviously you proved yourself to them and you are putting in the work that’s required. There’s nothing wrong with wanting work/school/life balance. Keep going Kaitlyn…your true supporters are always in your corner cheering you on! ❤

[@argophontes]

Man, did I feel the first half of this one! My university actually wants to phase out the thesis track, so I have that wonderful blend of imposter syndrome and being stuck in limbo on getting actually started on my master's thesis. There are a few of us digging our heels in, though, so I'm headed to the UK next month to head to the archives! Congratulations on the fellowship! You wouldn't have got it if any of those people were right about you not being a "real" PhD student. Thank you for these videos, they really help some of us out here with that doubt swimming around in our heads!

[@KaelynGraceApple]

Thank you so much friend! Which archives will you be visiting? That is so exciting!

[@argophontes]

@@KaelynGraceApple I'll be going to the National Archives, the Labour History Archive in Manchester, and the Records Office for Leicestershire (which is easiest because my partner is from Leicester). I'm also going to be trying to shoehorn in some time to go to the Modern Records Centre at the University of Warwick in Coventry if I can. I'm really excited (and a fair bit nervous) about it!

[@mineakapidzic3152]

Your videos are so inspiring. They feel honest and help ppl through when they are in a similar situation! 😊

[@KaelynGraceApple]

[@cvolpano]

Hi Kaelyn. Found your videos last year, we are at about the same stage in our PhD. I also went to 2YC and transferred, and I get a lot of inspiration and motivation from watching your journey. Academia is filled with people with toxic work habits that try to project them onto you. I have mental health struggles that make my work week look very different from my peers. Its been hard for me to understand that working longer is not necessarily working better. Anyway, It helps that my goals are different from theres. I do not want to teach at an R1 school, I want to make my discipline more accessible to underrepresented students. That is what you do for me, and I'm so proud of your accomplishments within and beyond your PhD, and am grateful that you share the less aesthetic side of being a professional and a student. Long comment, but I've been watching for a while and it was overdue.

[@jennyb610]

Congratulations that is fabulous. A little bit of advice, I am 44 years old and can absolutely quarantee that no matter what you do you will not escape the haters. There will always be someone who says you are doing it wrong or you are not fitting the mould. You do not need to ignore it or block it out, you need to remember that they aren't you, they aren't on your journey and they don't matter. Also, do not justify yourself via any medium to people you don't actually know or who don't have any real impact on your life. ❤

[@bryndis1975]

Congratulations Kaelyn, this is fantastic. Well done 🎉👏

[@alexandrask315]

Congratulations:) Your videos always motivate me. So, thank you, and take care of yourself:)