Christine Streeter

PhD Student, School of Social Work at Carleton University

Second-year PhD Student in the School of Social Work at Carleton University

5 Questions you need to ask before deciding to go back to school

I am more than familiar with the fears and doubting thoughts that flood your mind before applying for a graduate degree. Although these fears are not necessarily truths, it’s important to reflect on them once they surface. Here, I have put together 5 questions to consider before applying to grad school.

Rebooting: What to do when the PhD ends

The time has come! I am finally finished with the first year of my PhD. I am now entering a two-week break before I start work full-time for the rest of the summer. These two weeks off feel like a dream. However, if I’m being honest, I still have this one little thing hanging over me – the future!

10 Personal reflections of a first year PhD student

After finishing the first year of my PhD program, I spent all summer trying to reflect on what exactly happened. However, I wasn’t able to reflect on what I learned until I actually saw the changes in myself during the first week of my second year. Here, I would like to share with you 10 personal reflections from my first year as a PhD student.

What’s in a PhD student’s backpack?

As someone with a type A personality, I like to be prepared. This is evident if you have ever seen me with my backpack. If you need something, I likely will have it. Curious to find out what’s in a PhD student’s backpack? Well, then keep reading to find out.