Their Journey to the PhD: Special Edition: Stories of Personal Perseverance and Academic Achievement

ISBN-13: 9780985431679 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 122 str.

Amina Abdullah Phd

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Why You Will Be Inspired

"Their Journey to the PhD: Stories of Personal Perseverance and Academic Achievement" is a collection of individual tales of dedication and determination on the part of 11 diverse scholars along the path to attaining their doctorate degrees. Those seeking education at the graduate level should find their stories of triumph in the face numerous challenges inspiring and motivational.

Many of the academics in these stories supported each other through classes, comprehensive exams, and the dissertation process via email, social media, meetings, lunches, colloquiums, writing labs, informal mentoring sessions, and through countless telephone conversations. Special thanks go to the numerous women of the PhD Sisters Facebook group and to members of the Pi Eta Delta sorority for their enduring support of doctoral students, candidates, and graduates to further personal and professional growth.