Vicky, this is an important message to prospective doctoral students! You will spend a lot of time with your supervisor (sometimes called thesis/dissertation chair or mentor.) It is a good idea to learn about their style as well as their expertise before settling on the person who will guide you through your doctoral journey. Keep in mind it is a two-way relationship and in the best situations you are both learning!
I am a former doctoral mentor - 30 people who worked with me are now Dr. Someone. I am still in touch with many of them and am very proud to see how they have used their degrees to move forward in their lives and careers.
My own experience was decidedly mixed, with excellent mentors and a horrible one! I've written about what I've learned through all these experiences, see: Mentoring and Being Mentored https://wp.me/peZSGu-7L
Thank you so so much for your wonderful comments and sharing your resources.
What lucky lucky students to have had you as their supervisor! I’m so sorry about your experience with the horrible one, but so glad the other three were great!
Vicky, this is an important message to prospective doctoral students! You will spend a lot of time with your supervisor (sometimes called thesis/dissertation chair or mentor.) It is a good idea to learn about their style as well as their expertise before settling on the person who will guide you through your doctoral journey. Keep in mind it is a two-way relationship and in the best situations you are both learning!
I am a former doctoral mentor - 30 people who worked with me are now Dr. Someone. I am still in touch with many of them and am very proud to see how they have used their degrees to move forward in their lives and careers.
My own experience was decidedly mixed, with excellent mentors and a horrible one! I've written about what I've learned through all these experiences, see: Mentoring and Being Mentored https://wp.me/peZSGu-7L
Hi Janet!
Thank you so so much for your wonderful comments and sharing your resources.
What lucky lucky students to have had you as their supervisor! I’m so sorry about your experience with the horrible one, but so glad the other three were great!