Book Store

The PhD Journey: Strategies for Enrolling, Thriving, and Excelling in a PhD Program

by Gladys Chepkirui Ngetich

ASIN: B09YWQZY4G

UK Buy Now US Buy Now CA Buy Now AU Buy Now DE Buy Now IN Buy Now FR Buy Now

PLEASE NOTE: If you want to use this page to promote the book make sure you only share this link on social media or in email. Do not use individual country links as it will breach our agreement with Amazon.

Choosing to pursue a PhD is not an easy decision. It can include enormous financial and time investments, relocation, and loss of personal time. It is stressful and onerous work, yet it can bring prestige, better career opportunities, increased income, priceless knowledge, and memorable experiences.

Even if you know you want to pursue a PhD, how do you choose which program to apply for? How do you fund your studies? And what questions do you not even know to ask?

In The PhD Journey: Strategies for Enrolling, Thriving, and Excelling in a PhD Program, Dr.Gladys Chepkirui Ngetich shares her recent experiences succeeding in a PhD program at the University of Oxford. Her personal stories, practical advice, and down-to-earth perspective will enlighten your journey. Plus, she shares interviews with fifteen other students from universities around the world.

Topics range from choosing a PhD program, finding an advisor, and deciding on a thesis or dissertation topic to coping with homesickness, finding a support group, making the best use of your time, and applying new technology.

Reading The PhD Journey is like having a personal mentor for advice in any situation that arises. It will give you the confidence required to excel in your journey.Read moreReview"I highly recommend The PhD Journey to anyone who is in a PhD program or considering entering one. It would also be a wonderful resource for PhD students' spouses and family members to read so they can understand their loved one's journey and how best to support them. I applaud Dr. Ngetich for sharing her experiences and wisdom so the road can be a little smoother for those who follow her."
— Tyler R. Tichelaar, PhD and award-winning author of The Gothic Wanderer

"If you are the first in your family and/or community to tackle a Ph.D. journey in a country a long way from home, this book is a "must-read." Through sheer perseverance and intense determination, you will discover how the author succeeded at one of the top universities in the world. Her practical advice, down-to-earth perspective, and personal stories will inspire, motivate, and enlighten you towards your own doctoral success."
- Susan Friedmann, CSP, international bestselling author of Riches in Niches: How to Make it BIG in a small MarketRead more