What should I expect from my first year PhD?

You will have research and teacher training modules as well. The first year will be about reading the literature and getting a good literature review written. Also refining your potential method and software issues. Aim to get a literature review between 8000-12000 words.

What is the difference between doctoral student and PhD student?

During the studies that lead to the degree, the student is called a doctoral student or PhD student; a student who has completed all their coursework and comprehensive examinations and is working on their thesis/dissertation is sometimes known as a doctoral candidate or PhD candidate (see: all but dissertation).

What to expect in the first month of Your PhD?

Overall, the first month of your PhD can be a bit scary. However, if you submerse yourself into postgraduate life, get a head start with your work, and make sure you maintain a balance of social, active and educational lifestyles, you will find yourself settling in very well.

What is the life of a PhD candidate like?

The life of a PhD candidate can be stressful as you adjust to a rigorous academic and research schedule. Penn and Wharton offer a variety of resources to help support you in the transition to PhD life.

Why choose Wharton for a PhD?

Wharton’s sense of community offers a level of comfort when reaching out to faculty as well as fellow students to help solve problems. Doctoral students and coordinators give the insider view on what to expect from a PhD schedule. The first two years of a PhD program are mainly made up of classes and the beginning stages of research.

Does the start of Your PhD feel like being thrown in?

But the start of your PhD doesn’t have to feel like being thrown in at the deep end. In this post I’ll settle your nerves slightly, drawing on my own experience.