Navigating an Academic Conference

An Introvert’s Reflections

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Conferences are, by design, highly stimulating situations that may deplete one’s energy rapidly especially if they identify as an introvert. Many of my students and professional acquaintances think of me as an extrovert. However, being an introvert, such socialization is possible for me only with a lot of down time for recharging, through reading, writing and…