♜ Get to know Unyssons ♜
The name Unyssons (/juːnɪsʌnz/) was inspired by Telemachus, the son of Ulysses, entrusted to Mentor, his caretaker and advisor. Merged with “university”, it also echoes the French verb “unissons” (/y.ni.sɔ̃/), evoking unity and togetherness.
This is a space for exchange between you, the student, and I, Yasmine, the PhD graduate.
If you like, you may come to me, in full anonymity, with your concerns, worries and questions about academic life. On my part, I would like to meet you where you are, with an attentive ear, an open heart, and my slightly advanced experience. You may be Telemachus, and I may be Mentor.
- study strategies and academic organization
- motivation, burnout, self-doubt
- meaning, values, and direction in academic life
- career orientation (within my lived experience)
- reflecting on difficult academic relationships
- navigating academic and research opportunities abroad (internships, visiting programs, accommodation, networking, applications, etc.)
- sharing my perspective
- offering frameworks for thinking
- describing options and trade-offs
- sharing anonymized patterns I have observed.
- therapy or mental health treatment
- crisis or emergency support
- long-term one-to-one mentoring
- instructions on what decision to make
- mediation or intervention with supervisors or institutions.
If you prefer not to talk, you may still have a look at the exchange taking place between other students and I. You may also take a look at the FAQ 📢 to have a detailed breakdown of what this space is and is not for.
With a background in environmental engineering, I defended my PhD thesis in December 2025 on circular economy and life cycle analysis, applied to phosphate waste valorisation and construction materials. I have carried out my undergraduate and graduate studies in Moroccan universities, with multiple international academic experiences, particularly in Europe, North America and South-East Asia.
Throughout my PhD, I was often solicited by younger students for guidance regarding academic matters. During my final year, as I was navigating alone the unknown seas of manuscript writing, I came to realise how important it is for students to have a map or a compass à portée de mains. I decided to address this problem first thing after my defence by opening Unyssons. That being said, I do not represent any institution, nor do I speak as an authority – I only speak from my own experience and observations.
Whenever you feel like it, write to me on this page. You may write in English, French, or Arabic (including Darija), and I will reply in the same language. Else, you may enjoy the question-answer log without engaging. I kindly ask you to consult the FAQ📢 and the Terms and Privacy Policy📜 for more information.
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