Starting Your Dissertation Journey: Micro-Goals for 2024

Category: Education

Beginning your dissertation project is like signing up for a marathon. And for many, it’s a mid-life journey that includes additional challenges like managing full-time careers and parenting. Trust me, I get it. I understand the unique challenges faced by mature students because I started my PhD after 15 years as a higher education administrator and faculty member. Many of my clients are also returning to graduate school in the middle of their careers. The reality is that starting a dissertation at any point in one’s life is a major commitment of time and effort, particularly in the midst of work, family and life challenges.