Summary: Image by Richard Stephenson<br> <br> Adaptation. It’s not just a macroevolutionary term. It applies to all of us in our transitions, too. In this episode, we discuss how we’ve adapted to life outside of academia.<br> <br> What changes around you? What changes do you have to make? Do you have to wear sunglasses to handle all that sunshine? A lot of things do change, but most of those changes are for the better.<br> <br> One of the hazards in transitioning is a more sedentary lifestyle and needing to learn new life skills.<br> “Moving to a big city means figuring out new life skills… like navigating without a car.” @IHStreet<br> We also talk about how it is difficult to make friends in new places and finding a new tribe. But making those new friends allow us to hear new viewpoints and break out of academia bubble.<br> “We’re not the owners of the truth.” - @Doctor_PMS<br> It can also push us to do new things outside of our comfort zones—which isn't bad.<br> “I enjoyed the experience of talking to someone I don’t know. I was surprised!” @LadyScientist<br> Mentioned in This Episode<br> Metropolitan Brewing<br> <br> Astronomy on Tap (in Chicago) You can also follow them on Twitter (@AoTchicago)<br> <br> You can Invite the Recovering Academic to a conference, and we’ll do a live show tailored to your group! Contact us at show@recoveringacademic.net or DM us on Twitter.<br> <br> Google form to apply for our ROCUR account (@RecoveringAcad)<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
