The Unseen Sacrifices of PhD Students and Why They Deserve Appreciation
As a professor and someone who has gone through the PhD journey myself, I understand the complex identity that PhD students hold. On the one hand, they are students, engaged in rigorous academic...
Breaking the Silence: Confronting Depression and Anxiety in Academia
Since I have been open about my struggles with academia, I have discovered that I am not alone in this. Many others in academia also deal with depression and anxiety, and the feeling of working hard...
As a PhD, researcher, or professor, it can be easy to get caught up in the external rewards and validation that come with our work. We strive for high citation counts, seek out grant funding, and aim...
10 Financial Things That Even Business Professors Do Not Do (and They Should)
Invest 15% of everything they make in index funds and well-performing growth stock mutual funds. This is a great way to ensure long-term growth and stability in your investments. What do I invest in?...
Getting a PhD is a huge investment of time, money, and energy. Not to mention the time you take being out of the workforce while pursuing academics. As long as there have been advanced degrees, there...
In February 2022, I asked a simple question on LinkedIn, "Are PhDs undervalued?" Out of the 90 responses, 48% of the people indicated that they were undervalued (33% said no, and 19% said maybe). 48%...
