If you have ever embarked upon the doctoral journey, whether you completed it, or still midway through; whether you are struggling or have given up, there is one thing unique about you. At some point in your life, you followed your aspirations to join a group of students who comprise less than 2% of the nation’s student body. The fact that you were blessed with inspirational, intellectual, financial, and emotional resources to experience a doctoral program implores a moment of gratitude.
Based on data compiled from NCES.ed.gov, and Urban.org
I believe that every student who qualifies to join a doctoral program has the potential to graduate. The only difference is that some may need more coaching than others. Failure to finish a doctoral program, as I see it, is not a reflection on a student’s academic capability but rather indicates resistance to transformation on the part of the student. A daily thought of gratitude appreciating your unique accomplishment for having qualified into the program, and humbly opening your mind to transformational learning can create just the right mindset required to finish the job. For all those who have traveled over the hump and have approved proposals, you are getting ready to join a group of graduates who will comprise less than 0.5 percent of the total college student population this year. A dash of gratefulness can help you keep level headed and focused to cross the finish line. Those who have already crossed the finishing line and have acquired their terminal degrees, being thankful for having attained this honor can go long way to develop the mindset that would facilitate you to impart your knowledge for the benefit of your communities and workplaces.
I wish you comprehensive success in your academic pursuit.
Gratefully,
Dr. K.
I wish you comprehensive success in your academic pursuit.
Gratefully,
Dr. K.