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How do these students perceive the challenges they may encounter? How does this perception influence their decisions about pursuing a PhD in Informatics? In this chapter, we discuss these challenges and the opportunities the female PhD students experience, presenting them from their perspectives. Additionally, considering the <jats:italic>\u201cleaky pipeline\u201d<\/jats:italic> phenomenon, which causes even further attrition in the higher education pipeline, we incorporate the viewpoints of both bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s students regarding pursuing a PhD in Informatics. Using a mixed-methods approach, we draw on their experiences to extract valuable lessons on successfully navigating the process of studying for a PhD. These lessons include (1) identifying encouraging and discouraging factors influencing the decision to enrol in a PhD in Informatics and (2) sharing the first-person, relatable testimonies that can help prospective and current female PhD students in Informatics. 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