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What are the pros and cons of trying to become an English professor in Toronto for a fiction writer (and how feasible is it)? [more inside]
posted by skwt on Jun 20, 2011 - 18 answers

What is an appropriate gift to give one's advisor after filing a PhD dissertation and graduating? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Jun 7, 2011 - 23 answers

Seeking recommendations for a mental health therapist in North Brooklyn/lower Manhattan. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 1, 2011 - 1 answer

Help me overcome my emotional immaturity which has crippled my academic course. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 24, 2011 - 6 answers

What can I do with a PhD in Sociology/Criminology? [more inside]
posted by DorothySmith on May 14, 2011 - 13 answers

Selling out successfully Few months away from finishing PhD, & no interest in staying in science. Can I use my fancy credentials to try and get a high-paying big-city job? Help me chart a course. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 11, 2011 - 8 answers

I'm currently living in the UK and am trying to apply for science PhDs in Germany. But how? [more inside]
posted by daisyk on May 2, 2011 - 1 answer

I've started a Phd and would like to get tips and advise from those who have walked the path before me. [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Apr 30, 2011 - 10 answers

Should an incipient PhD student shoot for the adviser or the program? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2011 - 28 answers

I have eight months to write my social science PhD dissertation. How can I improve my chances of finishing? [more inside]
posted by Spurious on Apr 2, 2011 - 12 answers

Is doing a neuroscience PhD useful to enhance my job prospects generally, not just in research? If I choose to leave science after graduating, what would a PhD get me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 27, 2011 - 12 answers

As a PhD student, how do you determine if you should go to a summer program? Specific question about data science and quantitative methods within... [more inside]
posted by metametababe on Mar 23, 2011 - 8 answers

Finishing a Ph.D. in the sciences and want to leave the bench behind for something that’s more “big picture” (i.e. has some elements of business, strategy, or product development). Things are getting a little time-sensitive. Looking for input from people who have made a similar switch and/or work in a related area (i.e. consulting or the business end of industrial R&D). [more inside]
posted by noted industrialist on Mar 22, 2011 - 5 answers

I'm considering the idea of moving (from Australia) to either the UK or USA for a PhD, but I'm worried about whether my significant other will be able to find work. Just how bad is the jobs situation over there? [more inside]
posted by moorooka on Mar 21, 2011 - 15 answers

Best blogs and other reading materials for social science graduate students/academics? [more inside]
posted by metametababe on Mar 16, 2011 - 4 answers

Looking for life coach / dissertation coach recommendations in the Los Angeles area! Also: tips on how to use life/dissertation coaches most appreciated! [more inside]
posted by Bwithh on Mar 6, 2011 - 2 answers

Can you explain what it means exactly to be "fully funded" in a Ph.D. program? [more inside]
posted by colfax on Feb 27, 2011 - 15 answers

Can I take 2 or 3 years off after getting my PhD to be a parent full-time without seriously reducing my ability to be a researcher (not necessarily a professor) in the hard sciences? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 23, 2011 - 15 answers

PhD filter: What do you wish you had done or known, as you started your PhD? [more inside]
posted by metametababe on Feb 21, 2011 - 35 answers

Around Thanksgiving, I was given a temporary full-time staff position at a well-known university research lab. (See this question.) Well, I've been officially offered a job as a proper member of the lab, tuition benefits and all. This is quite literally the best opportunity I've ever had. I'm extremely interested in the field of clinical psychology and eventually becoming some kind of therapist. Where do I go from here? [more inside]
posted by two lights above the sea on Feb 15, 2011 - 9 answers

I had a rough PhD candidacy exam with a provisional pass. I have three months to "make things more specific and do an experiment." Some of my committee comments were constructive, but something seems off. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 9, 2011 - 11 answers

My partner is doing her Ph.D in English but is starting to think she wants to teach elementary or high school. We're in Canada. We've got questions about the job market, location, and the benefits and burdens of getting the Ph.D. [more inside]
posted by Beardman on Feb 8, 2011 - 7 answers

Where next after failing my UK PhD at the viva stage? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 5, 2011 - 11 answers

What are the financial implications of my girlfriend's career path (loan-funded PhD, then law school)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2011 - 51 answers

How badly is a rough PhD viva experience going to impact a future career in academia? [more inside]
posted by SymphonyNumberNine on Jan 27, 2011 - 15 answers

TESOL filter: how do I get from my MA to a PhD, via Japan? [more inside]
posted by Juso No Thankyou on Jan 27, 2011 - 6 answers

Four days ago, my partner got an email from her #1 grad school choice that sounded good. How excited should we be? I know there are many variables at work here that neither you nor we can know at this time, but I want to know if I can be excited and happy or if I should try to calm myself down. I know many people here are phD's from the hard sciences as well and I am hoping you can provide some perspective. Here are the details: [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 22, 2011 - 27 answers

What is the best English MA grad school that focuses on literary forms and content, and literary canon? Secondarily, a PhD program that has a 'hidden' MA possible in this area? [more inside]
posted by reenka on Jan 21, 2011 - 14 answers

How should I best use my time to transition out of academia? (I'm in math.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2011 - 12 answers

Is there a list of rock and punk musicians who are also PhDs? [more inside]
posted by unfairlight on Dec 18, 2010 - 19 answers

Should I throw in the towel? [more inside]
posted by bookgirl18 on Dec 2, 2010 - 38 answers

Hoping someone can offer some insights on pursuing a PhD. under there circumstances???? [more inside]
posted by mdn31 on Nov 30, 2010 - 16 answers

Of these 5 people, who should I ask for letters of recommendation. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Silvertree on Nov 30, 2010 - 10 answers

Where could I find statistical information about the number of Ph.D. holders from a specific geographical area? [more inside]
posted by AAAAAThatsFiveAs on Nov 20, 2010 - 5 answers

How to Be Awesome and Finish a PhD? I'm in my first term of an engineering PhD (post-bachelors and 2yrs working in industry). My work is sucking: I don't do enough homework or research. How do I get back the drive I felt in high school when I was a clueless single guy who felt he had to prove he was brilliant? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2010 - 8 answers

My girlfriend's company has offered to pay for her PhD. However, for one reason or another, they would like her to get it abroad (outside of the US). Should she accept? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by cad on Nov 15, 2010 - 39 answers

My SO's PhD defense is coming up. Can you help me find small doctor-related presents/music? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 6, 2010 - 12 answers

Liberal Arts Grad. Must live green. Thinking about grad schools for 2012, or "green-collar" career, or starting a biz, or something else random. Already ruled out Law School. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Oct 25, 2010 - 18 answers

Suggestions on interdisciplinary PhD programs? [more inside]
posted by roast beef on Oct 18, 2010 - 18 answers

I just started my first year of graduate school, and I'm disappointed with my PhD program. What now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 16, 2010 - 12 answers

What is getting a PhD really like? Is it worth it? I want to be a researcher in psychology, sexuality, and gender. [more inside]
posted by tweedle on Oct 15, 2010 - 48 answers

Can someone recommend a good immigration lawyer/law firm in Manhattan? I need someone/practice with deep expertise in H1B and greencard applications(EB1a, EB1b, and NIW). [more inside]
posted by jchaw on Oct 13, 2010 - 2 answers

If you gave your science PhD defense in the US, tell me all about it! [more inside]
posted by xm on Oct 8, 2010 - 19 answers

If not a PhD, then what? Am I an idiot for wanting to pursue a PhD? If I don't do that, then what would a good alternative be? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2010 - 13 answers

Grad school/business school decision freakout. Need help and perspective. [more inside]
posted by metametababe on Sep 9, 2010 - 13 answers

Should I do a PhD with a view to a research career? I'm an undergraduate bioscientist in the UK, and I think science is awesome - is that enough? [more inside]
posted by teraspawn on Sep 1, 2010 - 12 answers

I feel totally aimless and adviser-less in this, my last year of Ph.D. coursework. How did this happen? How do I fix it? Sorry if this is a bit long. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2010 - 6 answers

Is it too late for me to gain admission to the top PhD programs in the life sciences? What can I do to improve my chances besides the obvious? [more inside]
posted by WhitenoisE on Aug 29, 2010 - 18 answers

PhD at a distance: I want to earn a PhD, but because of family commitments and work, I'm unable to attend a school in person. Some resources please... [more inside]
posted by Zinger on Aug 21, 2010 - 47 answers

I have two seemingly separate questions that are connected: 1. Are Canadian phD programs in music as good as the ones in the US, especially in terms of job placement? 2. Can you defer phD acceptance and/or take a leave of absence during phD years? 3. Do universities sponsor US work visas? [more inside]
posted by atetrachordofthree on Aug 15, 2010 - 9 answers