My continuing experience within the Joint PhD in Educational Studies Program rests on the pillars of inspiring academic human capital, valuable experiential learning opportunities, and truly transferable research skills. It has been my pleasure to learn from faculty members, guest speakers, and advisors. It has been my joy to expand my learning by visiting another university campus and contributing to the advanced learning. It has been my benefit to find diverse ways in which to direct my studies. The program provides both the structure and the liberty to begin integrating educational theory into the personal interests of the individual student.