My Journey with the DAAD Scholarship to Pursue a Ph.D. Abroad: Preparations, Challenges and Triumphs 

While the journey towards pursuing PhD studies in a different country may present several challenges, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of encouragement. The obstacles faced, though significant, pale in comparison to the benefits that await upon successful completion of the studies. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged not to be disheartened by the challenges they encounter along the way, but to persevere with determination towards their academic goals.

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Embracing Humanity in Doctoral Students’ Supervision

Embracing human side of life in doctoral student supervision process is a crucial matter to take on board as it is highly spoken by the author, Doreen Nkala. This provides the sense of camaraderie, incorporates empathy, exercises patience, authenticity, inclusivity and hence empowers the next generation of scholars to reach their utmost potentials and provide substantial contributions in their domain of study.

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Doctoral Supervision: From Uncertainty to the Best Practice – Advancing from my Humble Beginnings to Academic Achievement  

Prof. Sammy Kipkemboi Chumba writes on the importance of supportive supervision in doctoral education, emphasizing understanding diverse student backgrounds and integrating best practices from global training programs to foster effective and humane academic mentorship. He draws on his own upbringing and challenges to show the importance of these issues in hopes to pave a better way forward.

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