A PhD Student's Perspective - By Shane Dikolli, PhD , School of Accountancy, University of Waterloo

This post by Shane Dikolli has some good ideas about what to expect in a PhD program. Especially, for individuals starting their dissertation. 

http://accounting.uwaterloo.ca/phd/things_to_expect.htm

Chronicle Article - Your Third Year in a Ph.D. Program

If you are trying to get over the third year "hump," this article is for you.

http://chronicle.com/article/Your-Third-Year-in-a-PhD/143853/