Mrs. Jodie Boisvert (She/ Her/ Hers) is a first-generation, first-year PhD student attending school at Florida Atlantic University in the United States. She is studying Anthropology and Political Science in hopes of obtaining an academic, industry, or political career that will allow her to use her research to design and implement culturally appropriate policies that will positively impact our society's most vulnerable. Mrs. Boisvert is currently working on a project identifying barriers to employment for refugees living in Norway. Follow her on Twitter: @Jodie_Boisvert

Applying for a PhD in the Sciences: A 7-Step Guide

This article provides a step-by-step guide for people interested in pursuing a PhD, particularly in the sciences (though much of the advice carries over to other disciplines as well). It emphasizes the importance of identifying personal interests and goals, fully researching different programs, and knowing the key differences between doing a PhD in different countries.

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