In this episode, I talk with my friend/figurative older sister, Danielle White, who is currently a material science and engineering Ph.D. student at the University of Southern California. In this episode, the future Dr. D. White will talk about why she is aiming to get her doctorate, the academic/work-life of a Ph.D., and how she still maintains a full and enriching life outside of her educational pursuit. After hearing this you may be inspired to get your Ph.D.