What is assimilation? Discuss the importance of social assimilation. Discuss immigration and some key challenges that an immigrant might face. What could be some benchmarks through which you can measure immigrant assimilation? What are some challenges that partners in an intercultural marriage may face? What can they do to avoid conflicts and resolve an argument or a disagreement?

On the doctoral journey, you will need to adjust your thinking and perspective. it is inevitable that your world view will be challenged. how you respond to those instances of challenging remains in your control. this may sound daunting and even seem to be unacceptable, but it is the inexorable result of engaging in "deep thinking" while becoming an academic. remember, you are not just becoming a researcher, but you are also becoming a learned person (an academic) who will be charged with the responsibility of acting as a gatekeeper of knowledge and knowledge development. what distinguishes an infant academic from a mature academic? explain. how does the above biblical challenge to move toward mature thinking parallel the increased responsibility for knowledge and knowledge development that comes with the earning of a doctoral degree? explain.