Author: Tanner Eggert

I'm a 23-year-old first-year graduate student in the Department of Chemistry at Princeton University. I graduated with a B.S. in biochemistry with a minor in mathematics from Northeastern University in May 2019. I created Doctorately to share advice and experiences with other students and young professionals with the aim of developing a supportive community regardless of field.

July 26, 2019

How to Travel on a Budget as a Graduate Student

Traveling is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to spend the money one has. Many people believe that traveling is enormously cost-prohibitive, and therefore is an excuse not to travel. The truth is, traveling can be as expensive or as budget-friendly as you like. In this article, we are going to explore how to travel on a budget...

Travel Comments: 11,341

July 8, 2019

Best Places to Eat in Boston

In addition to its history and record of academic excellence, Boston has an awesome food scene. Being a college student in Boston has given me years of opportunity to explore the cuisine it has to offer. Here is my opinion of the best places to eat in Boston. There is no rank order. Each place has its own merits. If...

Leisure/Travel Comments: 999

June 11, 2019

Book Recommendation: Nudge

Review Nudge is a book about decisions. It addresses how choices can be structured to yield the best results without eliminating freedom of choice. Richard Thaler is a Nobel prize-winning economist at the University of Chicago. Cass Sunstein is a Holberg prize winner and economist at Harvard Law School. In Nudge, they showcase how and why most of us don’t...

Book Recommendation/Business and Economics Comments: 2,887

June 7, 2019

The 21 Best Things to Do in Boston

I was a student in Boston for nearly four years. Over that time, I have seen many of Boston’s top sites and found a few of my own Easter eggs, as well. Boston is one of the oldest cities in America and one of the biggest college towns. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out! It is saturated with historical...

Travel Comments: 2,089

June 5, 2019

Lessons from Leaders: Bob Lipscomb – CEO of Williams Co.

In Lessons from Leaders, I converse with high-achievers of various types from various industries to learn about their values and how they achieved success. Such leaders will generally include business executives and academics. These articles are the distillation of what I learn from my conversations with these people. What is Williams Company? Williams Co. is a general contracting firm located...

Lessons from Leaders/Motivational Comments: 7,888

May 29, 2019

Book Recommendation: Thinking, Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman is a professor of psychology emeritus at Princeton University and won the 2002 Nobel prize in economics. In this masterpiece, Kahneman condenses some 40 years of his groundbreaking research in the field of behavioral psychology and makes it understandable to the nonspecialist. It is dense but informative and entertaining throughout. His prose is very engaging because he recounts...

Book Recommendation/Business and Economics Comments: 3,731

May 22, 2019

How to Choose the Right Grad Schools

There have been many psychological studies performed in recent decades to suggest that humans are subject to decision paralysis. Too much choice, and sometimes we can’t make a choice because we feel as though we will miss out regardless of the choice we make. By minimizing choices, you can, with high confidence, make decisions you believe are more likely to...

School Comments: 3,177

May 20, 2019

The Elements Necessary to Get into Grad School

Having gone through this process, I assure you it is not an easy accomplishment to get into grad school. This is especially true for the top-tier research universities. It requires discipline and resounding effort throughout college and afterward, if you are applying a few years out of undergrad. Here I outline the major points necessary for admission into the graduate...

School Comments: 5,578

May 14, 2019

9 Ways to Spend the Summer Before Grad School

Congratulations on graduating! Now, what do you do for the next 1-3 months? Television, naps, and videogames are not going to improve our lives and enable us to achieve our goals. As I entered high school, I became aware of the opportunities available to me and began to take advantage of them. The world is undoubtedly full of exciting places,...

Motivational Comments: 8,775

May 6, 2019

Staying Motivated Through Graduation

When the next stage in our life is just over the horizon, it can be challenging to stay motivated through the remainder of college. How can we blame ourselves? It’s exciting to think about the future! The volume of knowledge and experiences we will obtain is unpredictable. Additionally, the numerous opportunities for growth and development are tantalizing. They rise to...

Motivational Comments: 1,282