I’m sitting at a coffee shop taking a break from inputting some interview data in a spreadsheet for my thesis and I’m a little stuck on what to write for my blog post this week. Money has gotten fairly weird for me. I do not feel remotely where I thought I might be by 40,…
I just got back from a pretty cool conference in Istanbul, Turkey. My university really pushes that you present your work at least once a year somewhere, so that generally means attending at least one conference. This push to present your work is a pretty common requirement of PhD programs. For some of you reading,…
There are so many factors that you need to try to get right when it comes to making the right changes when you are looking to run a school more effectively. It is vital to make sure you understand some of the best ways of being able to run a school in the best possible…
Just like everything else, the world of learning is changing. It’s not just about sitting in a classroom anymore. Nowadays, the learning landscape is this vibrant, buzzing ecosystem that’s all about giving us endless opportunities to grow—personally and professionally. Whether you’re looking to nail a new skill or climb the career ladder, this new learning…
CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels Everyone learns at different rates, and school can be stressful. With everything going on, it can be hard to study like a pro and keep up your grades. But it isn’t impossible, and it’s even easy when you make some little changes, like making time for it and getting…
So, let’s talk today about mid-life PhDs and financial regret. My brother wants to go see a Broadway play while I’m home next month. I am getting absolutely walloped with expenses right now – many my fault. Some also are short term bigger expenses to lower expenses overall. And my first though, after this very…
You might ask, what does it cost to get a PhD? And to answer this question, you might find a school you like, look up the tuition cost, multiply it by 4 (or 5 or 6 or 7 or…. sometimes the number of years a PhD may take can be unclear) and go, ah, a…
On February 2nd I crossed the two year/half way mark in my PhD program. So it seems like time write a reflection piece on year two of the whole process. Going into the whole thing, someone was telling me about the overall process and they warned me the second year is the worst. It’s like…
If you’ve been following for a while, you know I’ve been a stage manager for most of my working life and that I am currently working on a PhD in drama. While I’ve talked a bit about how my PhD program works, things I did to get accepted, and plenty of moaning about the financial…
I have spent a lot of the last year complaining about my finances as a PhD student, but not much time talking about actual life as a PhD student – so today’s post is a review of what my first year as a theatre/drama PhD student has been like. It’s been a fairly strange journey.…
Between the recession and being right in the middle of this (possibly insane) decision to get a PhD, I have been dealing with more financial uncertainty than I’m used to. Every once in a while, I scroll through my old accountability updates and try to remind myself that I’ve weather periods of uncertainty just fine…
If you want to study far more effectively then you have come to the right place. This guide will show you how you can make the most of the hours you have, without making you feel as though you are constantly putting hours of effort into something that isn’t going to work for you. Space…
When you’re an adult going back to school, there are plenty of challenges. How do you manage work, family, and school responsibilities all at the same time? How do you find time for studying, homework and projects? How do you balance your personal life with all the demands of being a student again? You…
If you have already dipped your toes into the fast-moving waters of higher education or are preparing to attend, you know that there are factors at play that will help you on your way to collegiate success. They are varied and depend on your unique situation. Read on for some tips on how to be…
Leading up to my first week of school I spent hours Googling, trying to find an answer regarding what my first few days or weeks as a doctoral student were going to be like. I didn’t find much. A few posts, largely from scientists (a massive amount of information out there is geared towards STEM…
Photo courtesy of Unsplash With the cost of a degree getting higher every day, often making it impossible for students to pay for it without taking loans, it’s no surprise that undergraduates are looking toward majors that will help them get a return on their education investment. Paying for college doesn’t just mean paying tuition;…
When I was an undergrad, I had a really awesome design professor and I thought he had the best job. I went to a very small school that had two full time professors (the acting/directing professor and the design professor) and a contract lecturer (management). The two full time professors split teaching the history, literature,…
Often once you have finished gaining your degree, you might be finished with learning for the time being. However, after a few years in a role, you might be ready to skyrocket your career. There is a clear path for many roles within a business, but after that, you need to decide where you see…
With so much to juggle, from attending long class hours and balancing part-time jobs to finding time for extracurricular activities, life as a college student is not easy. In the past year alone, student burnout was at 71%, a staggering 30% increase from the year before. College can be difficult. Fortunately, you can regain control…
Image – CCO License Education is quite obviously one of the most centrally important things there are in a child’s life, as well as in our society more generally. In order to make sure that people have the best possible chance of a good life, it’s vital that there is a decent education available to…
Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, you have likely tried many ways to improve your students’ study habits. What works for one student may not help another at all. Traditional study methods may not serve students who frequently work with computers, tablets, and other tools that were not available in the past. To…
The world of executive courses had come a long way from the days when they used to be called “executive MBA programs.” Photo by Godisable Jacob from Pexels These executive education courses have transformed into excellent, cutting-edge and very informative learning modules. They include everything from short seminars and workshops to full-blown 2-3 year programs…
(Image Source) Exams are one of the worst parts of school life for many people. Taking this sort of assessment can be very hard, and it’s likely that you were happy when you were finally done with this stage in your life. Of course, though, there are times in life when you won’t be able…
If you are at a point in life where you are starting to think about going to college, then you will obviously be keen to try and make it as likely as possible that you will get accepted. After all, it’s an important step on your career ladder. This is of course something of a…
https://unsplash.com/photos/jCIMcOpFHig Going back to school is an idea that many people flirt with but never actually pursue. It’s an idea that arises when you are frustrated with your job, or find yourself bored on a Saturday afternoon, wondering what else you could do. Still, while it might be a fleeting idea, there’s a reason you…