News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:The Ph.D Grind: A Ph.D Student Memoir by rgregory on Friday June 29, 2012 @10:55PM (#4180316)
This rings true for Humanities Phd's as well. It's difficult to describe the cycle of guilt, drive and passion somehow all wrapped together. This is a great overview.
Re:The Ph.D Grind: A Ph.D Student Memoir by jkimmel on Friday June 29, 2012 @11:02PM (#4180328)
I'll second the motion from the biology department. The trials of finding the right mentor, navigating the waters around the Cape of Publication, and maintaining your passion seem to be common throughout academia. Definitely an informative read, regardless of the specific academic field.