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Ok, so you've been accepted into a PhD program... Now what?! Here, you will find quick tips and insights of what a Phd program is, what it isn't, and what you should pay attention to on your journey. Enjoy!

Cliff Freeman


    • Sep 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    #15 Year Four with Cliff Freeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 8:05


    Time flies. There will be a point in your PhD journey when you wonder "Where has the time gone?!!" When you reach year four, hopefully all of that time contributed to writing papers, making conference presentations, and finishing course work! That point in time happened for me this week. I felt a surge of inspiration one morning, compelling me to record this voice note. Enjoy! — Music: PhD Slap #1 by Cliff Freeman ft.  Mariana Jaramillo X (formally Twitter): @phdtipspodcast Instagram: @phdtips_ Facebook: PhDTipsPodcast As always, visit phd-tips.com for the latest updates!  Do you want to learn How To Start Podcasting While Very Busy? Discover the secrets of starting a podcast even when your schedule is jam-packed! Introducing the ultimate guidebook designed specifically for busy individuals: "How To Start Podcasting While Very Busy" by acclaimed author Cliff Freeman, the mastermind behind PhD Tips. This invaluable ebook is meticulously crafted to empower and inspire even the most time-strapped enthusiasts. Unveil the step-by-step blueprint to launch your own podcast with confidence, all while juggling a demanding lifestyle. Don't miss out on this unparalleled resource tailored to the busiest of individuals!  https://cliffslink.com/podcast/

    #14 Seven PhD Tips by Cliff Freeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 4:55


    Embark on a transformative journey with today's riveting episode as we unveil seven indispensable tips for navigating the challenging realm of doctoral studies. Whether you're grappling with time management, seeking strategies to enhance your research prowess, or longing for guidance on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, this episode is an indispensable compass to steer you towards triumph in your doctoral pursuits. Tune in now to unlock the secrets of success and embark on a transformative PhD experience! — Twitter: @phdtipspodcast Instagram: @phdtips_ As always, visit phd-tips.com for the latest updates!  Do you want to learn How To Start Podcasting While Very Busy? Discover the secrets of starting a podcast even when your schedule is jam-packed! Introducing the ultimate guidebook designed specifically for busy individuals: "How To Start Podcasting While Very Busy" by acclaimed author Cliff Freeman, the mastermind behind PhD Tips. This invaluable ebook is meticulously crafted to empower and inspire even the most time-strapped enthusiasts. Unveil the step-by-step blueprint to launch your own podcast with confidence, all while juggling a demanding lifestyle. Don't miss out on this unparalleled resource tailored to the busiest of individuals!  https://cliffslink.com/podcast/

    #13 PhD Tips with Dr. Khadija Boyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 32:12


    Welcome to Season 2 of PhD Tips! Today we are joined by Dr. Khadija Boyd, a retired military veteran, and currently full-time scholar! Dr. Boyd joins the podcast with 5 tips for doctoral students ready to start THRIVING in their doctoral studies. Read some of Dr. Boyd's recently published articles: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=b4-gqSIAAAAJ As always, visit phd-tips.com for the latest updates!

    PhD Tips Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 0:42


    Hi, my name is Cliff Freeman, and welcome to the second season of PhD Tips! Similar to last season, we will hear a variety of Ph.D. tips from real-life doctoral students who will eventually defend a dissertation at the end of their academic journey. In addition to current PhD students, we will invite individuals who are in the application phase, postdocs, and PhDs in the field to share some of their insights. If you have been following the ride, thank you for tuning back in, and if you are new…welcome to PhD Tips. phd-tips.com

    #12 Phd Tips with Dr. Andrea Curry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 43:32


    If you are having a feeling of "I can't do this" on your journey to Ph.D., stop what you are doing and listen to this podcast featuring Dr. Andrea N. Curry. Dr. Curry shares key tips for current and future Ph.D. students. Please check out some of Dr. Curry's endeavors by clicking links in the Podcast description! Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services: The Evaluation of the Relationship between Racial Health Disparities and the Patient-Provider Relationship Dissertation Editing Consultant - Website Adjunct Online Faculty - Department of Healthcare LeTourneau University Author of Mind To Heart Motivational Thoughts now available online via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Target, and Walmart Motivational Speaker/ Mentor Podcast Host - Mind To Heart Follow me on Social Media Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    #11 PhD Tips with Dr. Kimberly Douglass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 55:42


    In this episode of PhD Tips, Dr. Douglass shares invaluable tips about shifting self-defeating mindsets that show up on your Journey to PhD. Dr Douglass blesses us with advice and tips throughout the ENTIRE show! What a special treat! Make sure to connect with Dr. Douglass if you need any support! Tik Tok: @drkimberlydouglass Facebook: Kimberly Douglass Instagram: @DrKimberlyDouglass Twitter: @scholarvalet

    #10 Medical School Tips with Ophelia Okoh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 44:53


    Ophelia Okoh is a medical student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. This episode is a more laid back episode as Ophelia and I are friends. She gives critical insights about the road to Dr in the medical field. In 7 years time, she will be on her way to being a successful physician in Family Medicine. Listen to Ophelia on her Podcast: Hear Her Speak Email her with any questions at: okohophelia@gmail.com

    #9 How to Read Long Theory Articles pt. 1/2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 6:25


    In grad school and beyond, you will encounter lengthy theory papers. These papers will be like no other paper you have read before. How do you get through them? Thanks to Dr. Jonathan Rosa and Dr. Roy Perez we now have a blueprint. This is part 1 of 2 about how to read long theory articles. Link to the full list of tips

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    #8 PhD Tips with Rinice Sauls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 55:44


    Today on PhD Tips, Rinice Sauls shares her experience as a second-year Ph.D. student. Her experience is unique in the sense that she has already experienced a successful career in K-12 as a practitioner and has begun her PhD program to learn more and eventually be successful in research. Find Rinice on twitter: @rinice_sauls

    #7 PhD Tips with Shaunesse Jacobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 67:00


    Shaunesse Jacobs, originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, is currently in the third year of her PhD program at Boston University's School of Theology. Shaunesse is on track to becoming a household name. As a 3rd year Ph.D. student, what drives her to continue the PhD are the contributions she hopes her research questions will have, which aim to improve the public health crises of black maternal mortality.  Follow Shaunesse on Twitter @shaunesse_aj #WhenBlackWomenSpeakYouListen #PhDTips

    #6 The Syllabus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 4:16


    Welcome back to PhD Tips! This tip is for all students learning in academic institutions that require professors to hand out a syllabus at the beginning of the course! Today's Ph.D. Tip is from Cliff Freeman, a first-year Ph.D. student at Boston University studying Mathematics and Science Education. (At time of recording). Follow him on Twitter: @Cliffitt and Follow PhD Tips on Twitter: @PhDTipsPodcast

    #5 PhD Tips with Lashae Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 38:32


    Today on Ph.D. Tips, we are joined by Lashae William, a 2nd-year doctoral candidate at Drexel University studying clinical psychology with an emphasis in pediatric neuropsychology. Lashae's Tips for future PhD students are empowering and inspirational for anyone, but especially for students of the culture who suffer from impostor syndrome. This Podcast is a major gem! Follow Lashae on Twitter: @lashaenwilliams and her YouTube Channel: LifeWithLashae

    #4 PhD Tips with Jay Withers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 39:08


    Today, we have Jay Withers on PhD Tips! We spoke about course loads, day to day life as a PhD student, and what it feels like to be a PhD student during the pandemic. Jay Withers, originally from Little Rock Arkansaw, is a 2nd-year black graduate student in a doctoral program for Clinical Psychology at the University of Memphis. Jay's immediate interest are in how alcohol misuse affects Black emerging adults (18-25 years of age) and college students differently than White emerging adults, and how Behavioral Economics can be used to decrease substance misuse. To keep in touch with Jay, follow him on Twitter @ajwithers_

    #3 PhD Tips With Dr. Sharde M. Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 38:21


    Today on Ph.D. Tips, Dr. Sharde M. Davis shares her wisdom, insight, and Ph.D. Tips! The three major topics of discussion were Research Sabbaticals, Mentorship, and PhD Tips that will help students succeed. At the time of the recording, Dr. Davis is a tenure track assistant professor at the University of Connecticut (UCONN). The tips presented today are best suited for students who are already in a Ph.D. program, on a path to dissertation writing, as well as people who maybe still in grad school speculating about "Next Steps". You can find Dr. Sharde M. Davis on Twitter @DrShardeDavis or @BlackInTheIvory

    #2 How to Start your Dissertation Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 3:06


    In this episode, Cliff Freeman, Phd student at Boston University, studying Math and Science, will share a tip that is helping him write his dissertation in year 0! If consistent, this tip enables PhD students who are transitioning into dissertation writing an easy one… your dissertation will basically write itself!

    #1 Organized Research

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 4:12


    Today's featured PhD Tip is getting your Research Organized! Cliff Freeman, a PhD student at Boston University, studying Math And Science, shares his experience using Zotero, an efficient way to keep track of all his research throughout his academic journey. Zotero is a open source and free to use software which can be downloaded from Zotero.org.

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