Is a Doctorate Degree the Right Fit forYou? Chances are if you have been pursuing any form of higher education, someone has advised you to consider completing your doctorate. After all, the thought of having the title ‘Dr’ attached to your name and the lucrative prospects after your course finishes are definitely appealing. But as any PhD student will tell you, obtaining a doctorate degree is not nearly as easy as people would lead you to believe. Despite that, plenty of students apply for the opportunity to start their journey as a PhD student and with good reason. If you are still undecided about your future, here are some pointers to help you. Determine if you have the qualities needed to make pursuing a PhD degree the right choice. (A PhD is just one option for a doctorate, but in this post, we will focus mainly on these degrees). Interest in research – This may seem clichéd, but a PhD is a great opportunity to carry out research in a field that you are pas...