Sharing everything I’ve learned from almost a decade in higher education.
Helping You Thrive In Academia.
Everything you need to know to succeed as a student
Check out 60+ blog posts on everything from negotiating your PhD stipend to staying organized in grad school to making your LinkedIn stand out as a student.
Productivity Tools made for graduate student
Whether you're organizing grad school applications, perfecting your note-taking technique, or managing your duties as a TA, discover tools that streamline the process.
Academic advice to help you achieve your dreams—because everyone deserves access to higher education.
PhD Candidate by day,
Blogger by night.
I’m Georga-Kay, the founder and voice behind this blog. I started Scholastic Babe in 2018 as a Tumblr blog to document my journey as a first-generation college student. Several years later, it has followed me to where I am now—a History PhD candidate at Brown University.
What began as an outlet for my love of learning has grown into a go-to resource for students navigating the often confusing world of higher ed. Whether it's how to apply to college or grad school, or even how to communicate with professors, I break down the things that seem obvious (but let’s be real—they’re totally not!).
Here, you’ll find real tips and behind-the-scenes insights to help you move through academia with confidence and ease.
PhD Productivity Dashboard
Steal the exact Notion system I use as a fourth-year PhD candidate to plan my TA sections, manage notes, track grants and fellowships, and actually stay on top of it all.
Organize all your PhD-related tasks in one place.
