One-on-One & Group Mentorship
Get Personalized Guidance for Your PhD Journey
Navigating a PhD, especially as an international student, means facing questions and challenges that don’t always have clear answers. Whether you’re deciding if doctoral study is right for you, struggling with teaching anxieties, or feeling disconnected in your program, mentorship can provide the clarity and support you need.
1:1 Individual Sessions
$75
/hr
Includes:
✓
Topics include: PhD decision-making, teaching challenges, research roadblocks, career pivoting, imposter syndrome, cultural adjustment
✓
Safe space to explore doubts, fears, and alternatives
✓
Practical strategies grounded in lived experience
✓
Follow-up email summary with action steps
Best For: Deep dives into your specific challenges, confidential exploration of career alternatives, personalized strategy development
Small Group Sessions
Max 5 participants
$35
/person
Includes:
✓
Connect with fellow international grad students facing similar challenges
✓
Monthly themed discussions (topics announced via email/social media)
✓
Topics include: TA anxiety, research motivation, work-life integration, post-PhD pathways
✓
Community support and shared experiences
✓
Interactive format with Q&A
Best For: Building community, learning from peers, exploring topics in a supportive group setting
PhD Decision-Making Package
Specifically designed for prospective students questioning whether to pursue a PhD
$150
, 2 sessions
Includes:
✓
Session 1: Self-assessment – exploring your motivations, strengths, work style, and values
✓
Session 2: Decision framework – mapping your options and creating a clarity roadmap
✓
Includes a workbook and personalized recommendations
What to Expect
Before Your Session
Brief intake form to understand your situation
Option to share relevant materials (syllabus, research proposal, etc.)
During Your Session
Judgment-free exploration of your challenges
Evidence-based guidance grounded in research and experience
Practical tools and frameworks you can apply immediately
Space for honest questions, including “Should I quit?”
After Your Session
Email summary of key insights and action steps
Resource recommendations tailored to your needs
Optional follow-up support via email
Testimonials
“Dr. Saki helped me realize that struggling with my PhD wasn’t a sign of weakness—it was a sign that I needed to reassess what I truly wanted. Her mentorship gave me permission to pivot without shame!”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Former PhD Student, now EdTech Specialist
“As an international TA, I felt constant pressure to be perfect in the classroom. Dr. Saki’s insights on decentering myself completely transformed my teaching anxiety.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
PhD Candidate, Sociology