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Dr. Tassiana Moura de Oliveira on Getting an Academic Job in the US after a Doctoral Degree in Brazil
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It is one thing being a Black woman pursuing a doctoral degree, but to be a female Brazilian Black immigrant in the United States is an entirely different ball game. Today’s guest knows all about what it’s like to do a Ph.D. in a foreign country and to feel unrepresented in her university both in terms of race and in terms of gender. Dr. Tassiana Moura de Oliveira recently moved to the USA from Brazil and is a law and political science professor. In this episode, she tells us about her upbringing, what she likes to do, and how her lack of choices led her to become a lawyer. She tells us about how she approached her father with the news that she wanted to be a teacher before delving into what she is currently researching. Dr. Tassiana had a very difficult experience throughout her studies due to the lack of female, Black representation in the institution and today, she gives us some insight into the unique challenges she faced, what was good about her experience, the difference affirmative action makes, and what she wishes she had done differently. Finally, she shares some advice for people looking to expand their studies outside of their bubble and reminds us of the importance of establishing a community you can relate to while pursuing a doctorate. To hear all this and more, tune in now!
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