bookIf you’re in graduate school, you’re probably familiar with PhD Comics (“Piled Higher and Deeper”). These hilariously accurate comics portray common situations in graduate school, like the moment you realize the longest relationship you’ve ever been in is with your thesis, or the fine art of finding all the free food on campus. Created by Jorge Cham, a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, the comics are a great way to laugh and find camaraderie in what can often feel like a stressful and isolating journey.

It’s important to continue to do things you enjoy while writing your dissertation – all work and no play isn’t healthy for anyone, and many students find that taking a break from work allows them to return to the dissertation with a refreshed outlook and approach. One of the things I enjoy is reading, and it just so happens that the creator of PhD Comics put out a book, entitled We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe.

I am a total science geek, and love learning about subjects that are relatively different than anything I’ve formally studied…like astronomy, string theory, and space. This book takes a fun approach to BIG things, like what the universe is made of, and what, exactly, is space? Written in clear, concise, humorous language, peppered with Cham’s illustrations and comics, the book is the perfect thing for when you want a well-written read that won’t overwhelm you.

The book came out yesterday, May 9th – perfect timing for a fun but informative summer read! When you’re ready to get back to editing or formatting your dissertation, we’re always here to assist you.

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I am a third year PhD student and I had been struggling for months with my quantitative analysis (both running and interpreting my tests). Any support I had sought out from my institution ended up leaving me more confused than when I arrived. I came across Thesis Editor whilst I was searching online for some stats help, and I am so thankful that I did.

If like I was, you are struggling with an aspect of your PhD, perhaps do not seem to be able to get the help you need from your institution or outside, you will not regret using Thesis Editor.

Dawn, the Director, was absolutely brilliant from beginning to end. I was contacted promptly after my initial enquiry, and there was a very quick turnaround to which a quote was given after assessing my work. I was then assigned a statistitian, Dr Musicha, and received extremely comprehensive feedback within one week. This was then followed by a 1-hour consultation. My consultation with Dr Musicha was nothing less than phenomenal. Honestly I cannot even put into words how much I gained in the hour together. He not only helped me built my knowledge but practically had me share my screen and walked me through my challenges on SPSS so I had a thorough understanding - something that has not been done with my university throughout my PhD. I was taught more in that hour about my quant stats than I have by anyone else. He was also just so kind, and encouraging and really boosted my confidence.

Using Thesis Editor has been an invaluable investment, and I can only thank Dawn and Dr Musicha so dearly.

- Beth

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