The Truth Behind 7 Common PhD Myths

By Eva Lantsoght. We all have thoughts, expectations and (limiting) beliefs about what a PhD is like when we start our doctoral journey. It has now been almost two years since I defended my thesis, and there are a number of things I wish I knew when I started graduate school.
When we start our program and see senior PhD students suffering, we might be setting ourselves up for a tough time to come. But less than halfway through my four-year program, I got interested in productivity and improving my workflow as an academic. By experimenting with these techniques, I not only learned how to improve my work, but I also realized that many of the common beliefs held by PhD candidates are outdated or wrong. I’ve here gathered a list of seven myths. More...