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  • Professional development

    This week’s post over at University Affairs is all about professional development. Here’s the first paragraph: On Monday I finish a coaching class. This will…

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  • Maureen McCarthy, Assistant Director of Advancement, Transition Q&A

    Maureen McCarthy earned her PhD in English in 2013 from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She is now the assistant director of advancement and best…

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  • Be vulnerable, be brave

    Today’s post is a reflection on the academy, what comes after, and taking control of one’s life. I’d love to know what you think! Here’s…

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  • Sarah-Louise Quinnell, Learning and Development Manager, Transition Q&A

    Sarah-Louise Quinnell earned her PhD in geography from King’s College London. She’s now the learning and development manager for the online tutoring service Mactrac, which…

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  • Call for Papers: Beyond the Professoriate

    [If you’re reading this after May 2014, know that the conference will happen again in May 2015! Check the Conference page for more info and…

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  • Note-taking and project management

    I was a pro at managing my research notes and ideas during my MA. After that, not so much. Now that I’ve launched another major…

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  • Write more in 2014

    Happy New Year! After a nice long holiday break, I’m back to work this week. This morning my latest post appeared on my University Affairs…

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  • Taking stock and measuring well-being

    Happy 1-year blogging anniversary to me! Wow, that went quick. But I completely forgot about this birthday when I wrote the title of my latest…

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  • Joseph Fruscione, Freelance Tutor and Editor, Transition Q&A

    Joseph Fruscione earned his PhD in English from George Washington University in 2005. Since 1999, he’s taught university-level literature and writing courses at GW, Georgetown,…

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  • Guest post: Grad students need social media

    In a first for From PhD to Life, I’ve got a non-Q&A guest contributor! Thanks to Carleton University’s Leah DeVellis for this advice column on…

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