This topic is close to my heart, because as a Ph.D. Candidate these are the crossroads that I currently find myself at. I've done a little research to save you the time, dear reader, and help you on your journey. However, lest I remind you that I am but a lowly Ph.D. Candidate, my unsolicited … Continue reading Claiming Your Expertise: How to Choose a Dissertation Topic
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D155: Confronting the Awkward Truth – What Exactly is a PhD? And What Am I Getting Myself Into?
Stanford is a place of privilege. Quite the privilege at that. I am still learning how to navigate the breadth of resources, wealth, and influence, that I am surrounded by every day. I am still figuring out how to explain to my parents the people that I'm meeting and the opportunities that I now have--the … Continue reading D155: Confronting the Awkward Truth – What Exactly is a PhD? And What Am I Getting Myself Into?