It was important for me to continue my higher education in a programme that would enable me to self-direct my studies while benefiting from the guidance of an experienced cohort of teachers. On the university’s website, the curriculum mentions in detail that the programme is structured to revolve around students’ preoccupation, and I found that important in my decision-making process.
One of my end goals was to understand and gain the fundamental skills that a doctoral researcher typically possesses. When I explained this to my programme teachers, they supported my goal. Thus, they helped me obtain and hone the skills expected from a doctoral researcher by giving me constructive feedback, introducing multiple reading materials, and one-on-one sessions.