I’m taking a BREAK from my PhD | Life Update | PhD Student Cambridge University

[@Tebsana]

Hello Samuel, I started following you earlier this year and I cannot describe how much help your channel has been. I submitted a PhD application to Cambridge just before Christmas and your vids gave me the confidence to consider applying because I felt it would be a total waste of time (but you never know unless you try)! I wanted to say thank you so much for your honesty about your journey and wishing you the best in your new role! Hope you have a Happy New Year!

[@SamuelDada]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TIFFANY!! thank you so much for your kind words and support it means a lot to me. Honestly, I am so happy and proud of you for submitting an application to Cambridge, its such a daunting step but huge step! I wish you all the best of luck, success and blessings!! I am routing for you all the way!! :)

[@winifredsoribe1061]

All the best, a break is very essential, especially just before the final sprint.

[@SamuelDada]

Winifred thank you so much for your ongoing support! Massive congratulations on completing your PhD, you have been such an inspiration to me. Happy New Year! :)

[@marysoribe9827]

Thank you too Samuel, your achievements have also inspired me greatly. Wishing you an extraordinary year ahead.

[@christabelboatemaa1523]

Happy New Year 🎇🥂🎉. May God continue to guide your steps this year.

[@SamuelDada]

Happy New Year to you too Christabel!! Thank you so much for your prayers, it means the world to me. I pray for Gods favour and blessings upon your life in this new year, may God surprise, elevate you and take you to levels you never thought of. Stay blessed Christabel! :)

[@salforch]

I have been following you for some time now....thumbs up

[@SamuelDada]

Hi thank you so much for your support I really appreciate it!! :)

[@kingsleyibeabuchi3461]

Sometimes, taking this necessary break is important. Rest but do not quit... we keep moving

[@SamuelDada]

Kingsley!! Honestly so wise! You couldn't have said it any better!! I call it rebooting my system/reprogramming! :)

[@PhD_Author]

Good for you, ideal time to take a break. Return refreshed for the final furlong. I started my PhD about the same time as you, and I’m in the last 3 months and it’s hard work.

[@SamuelDada]

Oh Woow Efua! that crazy wooow! Thank you so much for you comment! I wish you all the best during the las 3 month of your PhD! you've got this :)

[@e.e.7900]

Samuel, MAD props to you for documenting this part of the journey for us too! Love that you are normalizing breaks as a way to refresh, reflect, and prepare to move forward. Your videos have been so helpful for me; my PhD interview is next week and I feel prepared after watching your channel! I don't usually post comments; thanks for inspiring us!

[@SamuelDada]

Thank you so much for you comment it means the world to me and I truly appreciate it! I wish you all the best at your PhD interview, you have got this! be confident in your knowledge and your abilities :)

[@094Abi]

Happy New Year Sam! 🎉 Taking a break is so important and definitely take advantage of all the opportunities coming your way!

[@SamuelDada]

Happy New Year to you too Abigail! Thank you so much for your love and support always!! I wish you nothing but joy, success and blessings in this new year! :)

[@094Abi]

@@SamuelDada aww thanks Sam! Likewise 😊

[@kelechiamah7153]

What's your major?

[@SamuelDada]

Hi Kelechi, I did my undergrad and masters in Biochemistry but now I'm embarking on a PhD in Chemistry :)

[@kanikshagarg1728]

How is it possible to have that "luxury" of taking a break in PhDs.. ??

[@SamuelDada]

Well I did an internship!