Notable Quotes
Given my own experiences, initially as a doctoral student and then as a doctoral research supervisor, I see the relationship between the research supervisor, as mentor, and doctoral student, as protegé, is absolutely critical.
JOSÉ DA COSTA
What made all the difference for me along my doctoral journey was that, with the wise guidance of my supervisor, I was able to choose to step into the unknown.
KATHLEEN PITHOUSE-MORGAN
I love my current academic role and all the educational possibilities that come with it, not only because of the academic freedom, but also for the engaging scholarship leading to the exchange of ideas to improve education—worldwide.
PHILIP WING KEUNG CHAN
I discovered a renewal of my research prowess and a desire to want to know more and develop into a highly knowledgeable and well-regarded academic.
SAMMY M. MUTISYA
Paramount among these feats was not just the letters after my name, but the transformative power of the journey I had undertaken for the hand that closed the book was not the same hand which had opened it.
Pearl Subban
If I was to categorize what I have learned about myself during the doctoral journey, it would all come down to one word, persistence.
ALISON EGAN
The undertaking of doctoral studies is a platform for cognitive disorientation before a new and different equilibrium for seeing the world is achieved. And then new research insights begin the disorientation-equilibrium cycle all over again.
EDGAR SCHMIDT
Being the only person in my family and extended family on both sides to have earned a graduate-level education has been quite a journey. Laced with misunderstandings, it seems that pursuing something that challenges presuppositions about life leads to many opportunities for transformation.
CHRISTINA A. PARKER
And honestly, when I think about how difficult it was to get to where I am, I am way more appreciative and proud of what I do than if it had been a simple journey. In closing, the doctoral journey is the payoff.
COLIN G. PENNINGTON
Prior to his [my husband’s] withdrawal, I felt that as the woman I should be the one to make the sacrifice and remove myself from my doctoral journey. After his withdrawal, I felt immense guilt that I had continued to pursue a path that I desired.
KELSEY MCENTYRE
Throughout my doctoral journey, I had taken up the understanding that I, as a Cree/Métis woman, was very connected to spirit world.
TRUDY CARDINAL
Clarifying your research trajectory will help you know which invitations you should accept and which you should decline.
CARLA L. PECK