“I wish I could just take a break and not think about work or deadlines”, says every academic. Regardless of the career stage, academia is a unique environment to work in. It calls for unique minds and those minds at any given point have their share of burn-out and exhaustion. Working as an academic, be …
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I love learning about other students’ PhD experiences, especially those with different research background than mine. The skills, work environment, and challenges vary depending on the nature of their research. It is fascinating to see how it varies and yet some foundational skills you bring as researchers remain very similar in most research-based roles. Often …
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“I feel so overwhelmed by all the work…” “Right now, I just don’t have time to go for a walk…” “I feel like I am not doing enough…” Every student has their ups and downs throughout their PhD journey. A PhD, regardless of the field, is akin to running a marathon, not a sprint. Many …
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In the fall of 2020, which is when I started my PhD, I submitted an abstract to a conference. Was I nervous? Heck yeah. Did I know how to communicate Science? Umm, no. Was it the right decision? Also, heck yeah. Creating an identity for yourself outside your department, college, or university is a daunting …
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I usually talk about PhD students’ well-being. This week, I want to shift the focus to the advisors. During a PhD, student-advisor relationship is the most important one professionally. Sometimes, even personally. Due to the length of PhD programs, doctoral students work with their advisors way more than other graduate students. In addition to wearing …
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