Amusing Stories

A piercing exposé of graduate school in the Humanities, Amusing Stories dispels any illusions about the loftier side of pursuing a higher degree. Instead, readers will discover the pitfalls of graduate student life such as friendships forged out of desperation, boredom, loneliness, or a potent combination of all three. Then there are the financial practicalities for Humanities graduate students who, unlike their Math and Science counterparts, are not guaranteed funding to go along with their acceptance letters. In these situations, odd jobs or gainfully employed spouses offer practical alternatives. Finally, there are those scenarios involving seminars and evening talks which often fall short of their intellectual goals, but which shortfalls are frequently compensated through food. For anyone considering a PhD in the Humanities, Amusing Stories will entertain while imparting a bit of insight along the way.