A Survival Guide to a PhD

This article, written by Andrej Karpathy, offers a retrospective guide to navigating the PhD experience, particularly in Computer Science, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision. It acknowledges the variability of the PhD journey and aims to provide helpful tips and tricks. The author emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and considering whether a PhD aligns with one's goals, drawing from personal experiences and external resources like a Quora thread. The guide's value lies in its practical advice and the author's willingness to share insights gained from completing a PhD.