Diaspora, Media and Migration

Nothing vaguely academic in this post, sorry.

With a nametag that said "University of London", I felt like an impostor. Self-conscious that everyone at the ECREA conference but me was either doing their PhD or was a researcher or professor, I felt small. Being new to the field, I came to soak up the spirit of others who were devoted to this area and came out inspired by their dedication and personal commitment. While there is much work left to be done, the trail has been marked and the seeds of inquiry sown. It was a privilege to be in such good company.

Can I start writing my dissertation now? I think so.