Much like one of those disorienting-circus-funhouse-mirror places, there is no single image of what the PhD experience will look like. Often, these differences are greatest when comparing between countries, as expectations, funding, loans, exams, and job prospects can vary dramatically.

In this season finale episode, Anna and I, along with our guest hosts, Suzanne and Jayron from The Struggling Scientists podcast, discuss the differences in PhD experiences between Canada and the Netherlands.

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