Welcome to the Degree Doctor blog – where we keep it real about PhD life.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like everyone else has it figured out but you – you’re in the right place.
Here you'll find honest advice, practical tips, and a whole lot of reassurance to help you stay calm, focused, and on track.
Click on the categories below to find blogs on specific topics or just scroll on down and have a look at the most recent posts!
Let’s make this PhD journey a bit less stressful (and a lot more doable).
Feeling behind in your PhD? Read this
Think you’re behind in your PhD? You’re not. Learn how to redefine progress, set realistic benchmarks, and celebrate your wins so you can feel confident and calm about your research journey.
Why PhD guilt is ruining your day (and how to make it stop)
Worried you’re not working hard enough? You need to read this…
Semi-Structured Interviews: A beginner’s guide for qualitative PhD research
What are semi-structured interviews? How do they differ from structured or unstructured interviews? Keep reading!