Help
When you get stuck, ask for some kind of assistance. It doesn't have to be what is described above, but there are people who can help if...
Enthusiasm
My nephew Zak a few years ago during a photo shoot I did with him in Portland, Maine. Remember when you were excited to apply for the...
Humor
You gotta laugh. The work you are doing is too hard not to take a moment to enjoy the world around you. And there is plenty to laugh at....
We're Ph.D. Candidates, of course we...
Wisdom from your friends and mine...
I Hope You Made Brilliant Mistakes
Enjoy the end of the semester and a break before the spring term.
Courage.
Cou is French for "neck" Rage is English for "rage" Therefore, "courage" means rage that you didn't stick you neck out and try to learn...
Find Good Resources
As you are building your support through your graduate program, collect good resources and use them as needed. The way ahead can be...
IF
If you think that you can't do this doctoral thing, it's okay. If you need to ask for clarification about things in class, in writing, or...
SPRING
The first day of spring is coming up. As we shift from winter to spring, what are your plans? YOUR PLANS ARE TO KEEP WORKING TOWARD YOUR...
Laugh.
No matter how organized you are or focused or dedicated. No matter how confident you are that you are headed toward success through the...
In Case You Need Humor... Maybe This Will Help
No guarantees on this. #humor, #college












