I like James A.'s remarks about the up and down like the sea and landing
on our feet, jg
On 24/03/12 11:18, Self, James A wrote:
> Teena,
>
> At times it might feel as if you're all at sea, the dark clouds are gathering, the wind's blowing and the waves are crashing against your small, ill-defined and ill-conceived raft of an idea (or so it seems at the time). All I can say is hold on and ride the storm (It's particularly helpful if your supervisory team is good at designing and building strong sea-faring vessels as mine is/was).
>
> It’s possible to come out the other side with a passion for knowledge that could last a lifetime. Someone else on this list wrote a PhD teaches you what little you know - and that's the start of real wisdom - so true and that’s why I thank the stars I have one despite the pain. Hold on!
>
> James.
>
> James Self
> Design Research Centre,
> Kingston University London
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> Subject: Re: PhD as drudgery
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> It will be if you dwell in it!
>
> Cheers,
> Karen
> Drudgery comes to those who pick on it. Especially to those who stop learning after the attainment of a PhD and or with a lustrous career. To think one has attain the pinnacle itself is drudgery. We cannot learn enough of everything. Then again, who is to say that studying only confines to the boundaries of a doctorate degree? When continuous learning is impartial to all who love to learn and learn to love?
>
> PPS: pardon my manners. Back to my modest studying.
>
>
> On 24 Mar, 2012, at 5:19, teena clerke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> I was wondering, for the people on this list currently engaged in PhD study after illustrious careers, does it feel like drudgery?
>> teena
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