Let's bring some more Q&A to you! Today, I'm focusing on the following comment that came to my blog:Not sure about the comment "what does not kill you". I have seen several candidates suffer mental breakdowns.This comment came together with…
Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Christopher McMaster (Ph.D., University of Canterbury). Christopher has taught for over 15 years as a regular and special educator in the United Kingdom, United States, Nicaragua and New Zealand. He co-edited and contributed…
Dear readers, it's time for anoher Q&A post. Today, we are comparing TU Delft with Georgia Tech for a master's degree in Structural Engineering.Some time ago, I received the following message:Dear Doctor Lantsoght,I am a student recently being admitted by…
Time for more Q&A again today (and don't be shy to drop me a question, I'll answer it in a Q&A - it sometimes takes a bit more time, but I always answer!).Here's today's question:Hi there, Do you think that…
As I love infographics (even though I know they're often not the result of thorough research and their data typically does not hold together - but hey, they are pretty), I'm always on the hunt for interesting infographics about higher…
I recently came across the inforgraphic shown below.Now, this infographic is a pretty visual, and it cites some sources for their data. But before you take this infographic to be the holy grail, use some of your own critical thinking.First…
The topic of finding a job after the PhD, and life outside of the ivory tower has stirred reactions in a good number of people. Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Gemma Gaten, who gives her warnings and outlook…
As a starting point for today's post, I've chosen Maria Konnikova's excellent blog post on "Why grad schools should require students to blog".Previously, we've looked at the benefit of blogging for your scholarly work, and how it can be valuable…
When you are living from paycheck to paycheck in graduate school, it is time to change your spending habits around.When you are dreaming of saving for the downpayment of a house, or a new car - again, it's time to…
During your PhD, you certainly aren't bathing in luxury. Even if you have funding for your research, and are paid a salary that keeps you alive, most likely, you just get by.Buying kitchen appliances, unexpected health bills, car repair costs…