Surviving your PhD?

[gidadu]

Hey all -- I've been accepted to a PhD program in theological studies (yay!) but now comes the hard part -- making it through! I've been told that it's not about getting into a program, it's about getting out of the program! I've also been told that doctoral work is some of the most stressful, difficult years of your life, and also that the first year is particularly dreadful. That said, if any of you are in programs now, I would love to hear advice on how you have made it through, what strategies you adopted in particularly hard times, and also how us incoming students can best prepare ourselves for the road ahead. Or, if you are also an incoming student, what advice have your mentors, professors, or friends in PhD programs given you? I'm especially nervous because I am moving all the way across the country where I won't know anyone, so I won't have any friends/family there to support me until I build my network of people, which can take awhile (I'm sure many of you are in the same boat!). Would love to hear people's thoughts!

[rising_star]

Best preparation is to have a solid work ethic, good study/reading habits/skills, and self-care practices. 

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