All entries for November 2018

November 30, 2018

PhD tips: Twenty things I wish I’d known when I started my PhD

Writing about web page https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07332-x?fbclid=IwAR2DIsefiu2JJ5Px72KIspeOVAmsYqey5Vf4OGRTh16oMXKslPBPue-nhhM_

Ali shared a very interesting article with extremely helpful and related tips for PhD students. Some of the really interesting ones:

".. 5.“I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it” is the biggest lie you can tell yourself! Write down everything you do — even if it doesn’t work. This includes meeting notes, method details, code annotations, among other things..."

"..19.Never struggle on your own. Talk to other students and have frank discussions with your supervisor. There’s no shame in asking for help. You are not alone.

20.Enjoy your PhD! It can be tough, and there will be days when you wish you had a ‘normal’ job, but PhDs are full of wonderful experiences and give you the opportunity to work on something that fascinates you. Celebrate your successes and enjoy yourself."

Go to this link to read the whole article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07332-x?fbclid=IwAR2DIsefiu2JJ5Px72KIspeOVAmsYqey5Vf4OGRTh16oMXKslPBPue-nhhM_

Happy weekend!

Power to princesses with a PhD! :D