Is It Time to Leave? | Ucheoma Onwutuebe | Academic Journeys

When is it time to leave? In this episode of Academic Journeys, I sit down with Ucheoma Onwutuebe, a writer and PhD student in Creative Writing, for a conversation about seasons, change, and the evolving nature of our academic journeys. This episode marks the final installment in the introductory series where I asked people to share one question they would love me to ask future guests — and why that question matters. Ucheoma's contribution touches on a question that many people encounter at different points in their lives, whether in academia or beyond. Together, we reflect on passion, purpose, uncertainty, identity, and what it means when a path that once felt clear begins to feel different. Because sometimes growth means pressing on. And sometimes growth means reimagining the journey altogether. If this conversation resonates with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe for more conversations exploring the human stories behind scholarly success. #academicjourneys #phdlife #academia #graduateschool #creativewriting #highereducation #personalgrowth #identityandpurpose