Intends to present student perspectives (via case studies) on doing a PhD and offers potential PhD candidates an insight into 'real life'. This title also presents a light-hearted approach which looks at the everyday interpersonal, social and environmental issues associated with doing a PhD from application through to graduation.The aim of this book is to present student perspectives (via case studies) on doing a Ph.D. and thus give potential or current Ph.D. candidates an insight into 'real life'. Most of the literature in the area focuses on academic models of learning and gives clinical advice on how to achieve the 'content' of a Ph.D. However, a doctoral degree requires many additional skills. This is a light-hearted approach which looks at the everyday interpersonal, social and environmental issues associated with doing a PhD from application through to graduation.