About this ebook
This book isn't just a comic read; it's a shared experience for anyone who's ever dared to dream big in academia.
The (Dreadfully Honest) ABCs of Postgrad Life is your invitation to a rollercoaster ride through the life of a postgrad student, depicted in a series of hilariously honest comic vignettes. This book captures the essence of postgraduate life, from the small victories to the epic fails, all through a lighthearted and relatable lens.
Every page is a nod to the weird, wonderful, and wacky parts of postgrad life. Think of it as your daily dose of humor mixed with a pinch of sarcasm.
These aren't just doodles - they're expressive illustrations that tell their own tales.
A book perfect for your postgrad buddy or for your coffee table. It's a conversation starter!
So, what are you waiting for? Let's turn these pages and find some comic relief in the chaos of postgrad life!
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About the author
David Yoong (PhD) is an independent scholar, research coach, and academic leadership trainer. He specialises in research writing, discourse analysis, and academic leadership. Among his areas of multidisciplinary interests include social justice, police talk, risk communication, leadership communication, and subliminal persuasion. Dr Yoong read his PhD (Linguistics) at La Trobe University, his Masters (Criminal Justice; Linguistics) at the University of Malaya, and his B.A (English Language Studies) at Universiti Sains Malaysia. He is a Forum for Linguistic Studies Editorial Board Member. He can be reached at delphi@be-adept.com or his Facebook page @daveyoong.ideas. Dr Yoong is a HRDC accredited trainer and training provider.
Sorfina Aida aka Neena Shu is a self-taught artist who creates through many forms and mediums such as polymer clay, miniature craft, acrylic painting, and digital art. Neena's unique style is a deceptive mix of pop art and psychological goth whimsy. Her pieces are brought to life with vibrant colours and cutesy aesthetics while dealing with subject matters that dip into human nature's deeper, darker side. She subverts the matter by bringing a childlike wonder and innocence to topics like death, trauma, social issues, and self-reflection, thereby adding a sense of joie de vivre while addressing the grey areas of life between darkness and light. She also draws from her experiences as a professional dancer. She is trained in traditional Malay and Borneo dance but found her groove in hip-hop, contemporary, and urban dance styles. She graduated from Enfiniti Academy with a course in Dance and Movement, auditioned, and won a place with an international performing arts company, Encore Melaka, dancing professionally from 2018 - 2020. See her artwork on her art Instagram page @neenart_ .
