I always knew I would earn my PhD, but I had other projects I wanted to tackle first. I ran my business, raised my family, taught my courses and got involved with the life around me. Now I’m developing a cottage industry network in Lebanon, and I realize I need a thorough grasp of the economic, political and cultural dynamics. That’s why I chose to write my dissertation on small-scale artisanal business development. More than a degree, I consider the PhD program at ISM a form of intellectual and spiritual fulfillment, a welcome shock that has mentally refreshed me.
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