Lost in a Strange Land: Taking Ownership of Your Dissertation Journey

Writing a dissertation can feel like moving to a new country. You have some knowledge of the culture, but you don’t always understand what to do or where to go. Feeling lost and frustrated in the academic culture is a common experience for many doctoral students. If this describes your experience, this workshop can help. Learn how to exert ownership over your journey by implementing four strategies - traveling the best paved road towards completion, identifying landmarks and landmines, finding the right tour guides, and managing the mayor of your town (better known as your dissertation advisor).