Today's (Saturday) NYT crossword

1 down: Yuppie's way up: CORPORATELADDER

2 down: London attraction: ROYALOPERAHOUSE

3 down: Baby boomers, some say: THEMEGENERATION

a phd and a failure

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Excerpt:

If you're a graduate student, step outside of the limited perspective of the Ph.D. world and look at other versions of success. Consider what you need to be happy and successful, not just your adviser's definition. Cover your bases by pursuing other interests or experiences during graduate school; don't put all of your eggs in one basket. Take advantage of workshops and support services, and demand them if they're not available. Finally, realize that sometimes changing your mind is the right decision.