"When you reach the capstone phase of your program, I hope you pause and celebrate – take the time to congratulate yourself on becoming “All but Dissertation. Then, refocus and begin the important work of creating a plan for completing your capstone..."
"BAYR (often referred to as “AYR” or pronounced by some like “bear”) stands for Blended Academic Year in Residence. The purpose is to provide students with critical clinical skills that are essential for professional practice in the field of psychology."
"I’m going to be perfectly honest here: when I was working on my doctoral journey, I never once paused to think about the idea of a “doctoral identity.” In fact, I never even heard the term until years after I graduated."
"Like many others, you may like to know how it feels to have completed the doctoral degree, what experiences I can share, how long it took, etc. I will try to address many of these questions and also give you some tips for your success."
"I graduated with a PhD in Psychology with a focus on Educational Psychology from Walden in 2017. I suppose I’ll start by answering the most common question I get from current students: how long did it take me to complete my dissertation?"
"Having trouble identifying the perfect topic for your doctoral capstone project or dissertation? Well, rest assured that you are not alone."
"Writing my dissertation was the most challenging, yet most rewarding of endeavors. With over a decade of graduate school experience, I have had many opportunities for academic and professional writing."
"Are you worried about the challenge of the dissertation or capstone process? If so, then you are not alone. When I started, I was unaware of all the considerations and requirements needed for a successful journey."
"You’ve likely heard many references to the final ‘capstone project,’ the dissertation or doctoral study that will be the culmination of your work as a doctoral student."
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Completing my Doctoral Capstone
Developing Your Doctoral Identity
"First, it’s important to know the virtual residency experience provides you with the same opportunities to connect with the Walden community and learn valuable information for your doctoral journey, just without the travel!"
"Going abroad for my second residency was one of the best decisions I have ever made."
"Perhaps one of the most common questions I receive from the Doctoral Mentees I coach is: “What will I get out of attending residency?” The answer is simple – you will forge lifetime relationships!"
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My Virtual Residency Experience
The Academic Residencies Team will provide you the information, support, and resources to help you be prepared and successful for your upcoming virtual residency.
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Attending Residency Video Series
Learn more about your upcoming academic residency at Walden University in part two of this 10-part series hosted by two of Walden's Doctoral Peer Mentors, Luis Sanchez and Rhemma Payne.
Luis and Rhemma give an overview of a typical day at residency.
Luis and Rhemma give an overview of preparing for your first residency.
Luis and Rhemma give their personal tips for attending residency.
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