The PhD Journey

<p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Choosing to pursue a PhD is </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>not an easy decision</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>. It can include enormous financial and time investments relocation and loss of personal time. It is stressful and onerous work yet it can bring prestige better career opportunities increased income priceless knowledge and memorable experiences.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Even if you know you want to pursue a PhD how do you choose which program to apply for? How do you fund your studies? And what questions do you not even know to ask?</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>The PhD Journey: Strategies for Enrolling Thriving and Excelling in a PhD Program</em></strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Dr. Gladys Chepkirui Ngetich shares her recent experiences succeeding in a PhD program at the University of Oxford. Her personal stories practical advice and down-to-earth perspective will enlighten your journey. Plus she shares interviews with fifteen other students from universities around the world.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Topics range from choosing a </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>PhD program</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> finding an </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>advisor</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> and deciding on a thesis or </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>dissertation topic </strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>to </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>coping</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> with homesickness finding a support group making the best use of your time and applying new technology.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Reading The PhD Journey is like having a </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>personal mentor </strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>for advice in any situation that arises. It will give you the confidence required to excel in your journey.</span></p>