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A collection of thoughts, reflections, and insights from my academic journey. From personal experiences to research musings, these posts capture different moments in my path through computer science and life.

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Aug 19, 2025
Samar Rahmouni
6 min read

The Medication Journey

A personal reflection on the complex relationship with psychiatric medication - from the initial hope and relief to the ongoing challenges of finding the right balance. An honest account of the ups and downs of mental health treatment.

Mental Health Personal Medication
May 25, 2024
Samar Rahmouni
5 min read

Life in France

Reflections on academic life and cultural experiences during my time in France. Two years after my first post, I'm happy to say that life has turned around. It's been a year since I moved to France for my master, and I was worried—very worried to be honest. My last time away from home, especially in the US, did not go that well.

Personal Academic Life France
Sep 17, 2022
Samar Rahmouni
7 min read

Burn-out

Personal thoughts on academic burnout and strategies for maintaining mental health in research. As I graduate, I realize how messed up this entire 'American university culture' has affected my mental. Part of it is satisfying; the endless all-nighter, the companionship, the general suffering, the triumph of surviving an extra day.

Mental Health Academic Life Personal

Coming Soon

More posts are in the works! I'm planning to write about my journey through graduate school, my experiences with formal methods research, and reflections on the intersection of symbolic approaches to AI. Stay tuned for updates on my research and academic adventures.