Perspectives

Significant life achievements such as earning a doctorate are moments of great celebration, but they can pose unexpected challenges as well.

Furniture and windows may be the most visible part of your work space, but the most important part could be what's not there (other people).

Carving out the dedicated, focused time you need for graduate study is an ongoing process, and requires both self-reflection and a toolbox of carefully chosen strategies.

Wishing for better mentoring? It's important to manage your expectations and think creatively in your search for critical academic and professional guidance.

Believe it or not, your humanities Ph.D. training could give you a leg up on the competition in the tech startup world.

Some things that prospective Ph.D. students should consider when weighing their admission offers.

How to connect with those who presumably don't "get" you or (worse) talk about nothing but UNC basketball?

Highly specialized doctoral study can keep your professional orbit very small. Don't overlook the value of building connections broadly, imaginatively, and courageously.

Professor Marc Brettler (Religious Studies) explains how engaging in service to your department, university, and profession while still in graduate school can help your teaching, research, and job search.

Don't be so quick to despair or dismiss these positions. They can vary greatly depending on specific circumstances.