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Testimonials & Reviews
"An extensive compendium of friendly tips for finishing one's doctorate, 'The Smart Way to Your Ph.D.' can lend a helping hand at nearly any stage of a graduate program." Kirkus Discoveries
“An outstanding guide to the pursuit of a PhD that lays out a map with a "yellow brick road" to success. Highly recommended to graduate students and those contemplating a Ph.D.”
Steven R. Tannenbaum, Professor of Chemistry and Toxicology, MIT
“The Smart Way to Your Ph.D.is AWESOME! This Text MUST become a book for distribution.What a wonderful and timely piece of work.”
Larry Sass, Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, MIT
“The Smart Way to Your Ph.D. has something to offer everyone - those considering or just starting graduate school, those mid-way through graduate school, those in the process of writing, and even those searching for jobs and interviewing. With both big picture goals and day-to-day tips this book demystifies the process of successfully completing graduate school, and is a tremendous resource.”
Sarah Delaney, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Brown University
“For many, aspects of the doctoral process can seem to be a big, black, highly-charged vortex that, once in motion, seems to present an optionless path. The Smart Way to Your Ph.D. shares the many experiences, words of wisdom, and possible solutions from others who have tackled this rocky road before you and presents them in a well-organized, easy to read format. I only wish that this guidebook had been available when I was in the midst of the doctoral path.”
Ann Yelmokas McDermott. Associate Professor Kinesiology Dept., California Polytechnic Institute
“The Smart Way to Your Ph.D. is wonderful new resource. There’s great down-to-earth advice here for every stage in a graduate school career. Easy to skim, re-read and understand, it is enlightening and informative for faculty as well as their students.”
Erich Ippen, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT
"The Smart Way to a Your Ph.D is a thoughtful and through guide for graduate students already in a Ph.D program or those contemplating joining one. Dr. Farkas effectively deals with a range of topics (such as time management, writing and defending one's thesis, and finding a job), and bases her suggestions on interviews with former and current graduate students. The book is packed with friendly, accessible, and practical tips and suggestions. I am happy to endorse the work and recommend it to doctoral students and even their mentors."
Brinda Charry, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Keene State College
“During graduate school, students can get "stuck" or feel demoralized about how their work is going, or about their relationship with their advisor. The Smart Way to Your Ph.D. provides easy-to-use information to help graduate students identify how and why they're stuck and offers strategies to help them move forward. “
Robin S. Rosenberg, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
“After reading all the stories, I was surprised by how many of the situations seemed familiar to me and how much of the advice rang true, despite differences in fields, institutions, and degree programs. I would recommend this book for all prospective, current, and recent graduate students. Adding this book to every graduate school library and office of student affairs would go a long way toward giving the students the resources they need to progress and succeed in graduate school and beyond.”
Heather Mernitz, Assistant Professor of Physical Science, Alverno College
“This is a great resource for prospective and current graduate students and their families. Dr. Farkas emphasizes that a PhD requires significant dedication and vision for the future and that graduate school should not serve as a default option for indecisive individuals. However, the book also makes the doctoral degree sound “within reach” and deals with common problems that can arise during graduate studies, such as bad advisor, bad project, lack of motivation, staying organized, and staying healthy. I wish I read this book before I started my own graduate school adventure!”
Natalia Tretyakova, Associate Professor, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Minnesota
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