Discussion 1: Course Policies

In my opinion, to keep up with deadlines and daily work is vital to the success of any course and program. It is important to complete assignments promptly to avoid losing points in the class for this aspect. As students, we cannot procrastinate at any point because that will delay our work and then if something else comes up we will regret it. Being such fast paced course, we will need to take advantage of the time and engage in effective time management.

I admire your courage Robert, in returning to your studies and getting back on track. In my case, this is my first doctoral course, after taking a bridge course between my masters and the doctoral. All these policies are scary, but if we do not follow them it is on us. The University provides us with all the tools that we need to succeed. Your example of coming back to study shows us how important all these goals are to become better individuals and professionals.

Discussion 2: Doctoral Journey Assumptions

I first thought about a doctoral degree because of my past job. It was a competition because I used to work at a University. Then, when I left that job, I thought about it more in depth and found out that it was what I wanted. The only difference was that if I was still in that job I was going to study something that I did not like. Now I am in a program that I know I will love. Obviously, like most of my fellow learners some of my assumptions about the program are that is going to be long, time-consuming, I will probably confront burnout, it will be challenging, it will be expensive, but in the end I know it will be worth it. After viewing the Doctoral Journey tutorial presentation, I have to say that some of my assumptions has changed a little. I know that even being a long journey and time consuming, the University provides us with all the tools and