Not Just Research
Not Just Research
Dingzeyu Li
8. PhD Survival Guide: Top Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier
53 minutes Posted Jul 23, 2023 at 7:00 am.
Intro
Rohan: The challenge of early PhD years - Being patient with yourself
Henrique: How to deal peer pressure and/or self-imposed pressure
When to build vs when to buy
Celebrating small wins and taking all the help you can early on
Ding's two stories on asking questions and reaching out to people
How to keep oneself motivated.
Pair up with peers in your field
The Ira Glass quote on creativity and taste
Project timelines across subfields
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If you are still working towards your PhD degree, this episode is for you!
In this week's episode, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing early PhD students. From navigating idea generation to building key connections, Henrique and Rohan share their personal stories and advice for surviving and thriving as a beginner in academia. We discussed the messy behind-the-scenes struggles most students face but rarely discuss out loud. We talked about the importance of invest in yourself and be patient. How to deal with peer pressure and sometime self-pressure.
I wished I could hear discussions like this when I started my PhD journey and I hope you find it helpful too.
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