My Research Journey | The side of doing a PhD you don’t see

In a world full of hardships, we all have our stories to tell.
For me that story and that journey is my life during my PhD.
In 2019, I was grateful enough to graduate and achieve my goal of obtaining a doctorate.
But what I feel was even more incredible was the story I was able to share in this talk I gave on the day. It not only motivates me but I hope it helps others too.
Believe me, as much as it sounds cool being called Dr Aamir Hussain. Sharing this story to help inspire others is even better for me.
So while you all are waiting for season 2 of the what comes to mind series! I hope you enjoy watching a summary of my PhD journey and the side you don’t see!
Remember this ultimately led to form the building blocks of this FPMA foundation!
It changed my life, I hope listening helps change yours.
Thank you for watching! I really appreciate your support!
You can also follow me here:
Instagram - aamir_fpma
Twitter - @aamirfpma
LinkedIn - / aamir-hussain
Or send me an email at [e-mail]

[@MattCrump4U]

I am so glad you were able to share your story in a powerful way, Aamir!! I'm so proud of you for who you are and what you have accomplished!!!

[@Aamirphd]

I hope it helps so many people as much as it has helped me! Thank you so much for your support Matt! I really appreciate it 😁👍🏽💪🏽

[@no_ordinary_biologist]

Thanks so much for talking about the 'dark' side of a PhD. Students need to know all these facts to make decisions about their future. You are super inspiring!!

[@Aamirphd]

Thank you so much for watching! It was definitely my favourite talk I’ve ever given. Was really personal and authentic and I’m glad it’s helping the next generation of researchers!

[@BecomeEvenMoreAmazing]

You are an amazing gentleman with an incredible story of strength, courage, resilience, persistence, and dedication! 😊🎉 Thank you for sharing this, Aamir!

[@Aamirphd]

Become Even More Amazing #BEMA you really are quite something! Your kind words your support constantly since day one has been incredible! I absolutely appreciate it and will be forever thankful!

[@ekpolador-ebi]

Thank you very much Aamir for the inspiring and insightful presentation!

[@Aamirphd]

You are most welcome!! I’m really happy you found it inspiring and I hope your research is going well! ☺️

[@BlackUnicornVlogs]

Thank you for this gift of motivation! I am pursuing a PhD well over 40 and determined ;) Your story is what I needed right now!!!

[@Aamirphd]

Thank you for watching! I am so excited for your PhD journey! Really happy this video helped to motivate you if you have any questions and queries don't hesitate to contact me p.s. plenty of videos on the channel in terms of PhD tips and advice you may benefit from too :).

[@n.s.5278]

May Allah bless you and increase you in all that is good.

[@saiamuk]

Thanks for sharing your story! 🙌🏼

[@Aamirphd]

You are most welcome!! I hope you found it useful 😁

[@zebaperween1287]

I'm in my 2nd semester of my PhD in Cancer Biomedical Sciences, and I'm also first student of my Supervisor, it's really hard day by day..

[@Aamirphd]

It is tough but you can get there! You got this! That’s a interesting topic too!

[@zebaperween1287]

@@Aamirphd Yes you're right, thank you for encouraging..

[@moazim]

Well done bro! You have a brilliant mentality!

[@Aamirphd]

Mo Azim thank you so much!! I hope I can continue to do so and make a difference 💪🏽. I really appreciate your support!!

[@GottiRC]

wow that is amazing dudee!

[@retroSTAAR]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! I just started my PhD this info is very useful

[@Aamirphd]

Congratulations on your PhD position that’s amazing news! I hope it progresses well and if you any questions or queries let me know! I’ll be happy to help

[@shahinrahmanuk]

Beautiful presentation. Many congratulations on completing your PhD despite the many challenges. This really was an inspirational talk. All the best for your future! 🙌🏼

[@Aamirphd]

Thank you very much Shahin-ur! I really appreciate your kind words

[@PZJBimha]

Good sharing. Congratulations. You are a conquerer.

[@Aamirphd]

Thank you for watching!! I appreciate your kind words!

[@veronicanwabufo5905]

Thanks a lot Aamir! My takeaways: "Not 'if' but 'when'... Be grateful for what you have but don't be satisfied with what you can get!"

[@Aamirphd]

Those are my favourite takeaways too!! I try and tell myself them each morning!

[@africaourhome1]

This is great.

[@nadineanabtawi4721]

Incredible work

[@Aamirphd]

Thank you Nadine!

[@shinjieyong1406]

Very inspiring talk :)) and it’s me, a fellow writer at medium

[@Aamirphd]

Thank you so much Shin Jie! I am sorry for this late reply as I have only just realised it did not get sent to you! I hope and your Medium writing is going well too!

[@sashanealand8315]

your experience is very similar to mine, I was isolated in a lab 7 miles away from campus in a complex with no other PhD students but a few foriegn postdocs intent on thier work. I was told not to talk to people outside my lab and there was no one in my lab but a series of non english speaking foriegn postdocs some of whom cried everyday. Shortly after I arrived the college cut all student stipends. Some advisors chose to fund their PhD student from their grant money and get them tuition waivers but mine did not. I worked as a field hand in the agricultural college farm next my lab or sometimes as a janitor at other colleges to fund my PhD. My advisor would not buy supplies for my experiments so I could only use what supplies and instruments were there that the postdoc didnt need or what I bought myself. My dad died of cancer in the second year of my studies. Did it make me stronger and a better problem solver having to do it all myself and teach myself in isolation? yes Would I do it again? no, there are better ways to acompilish this and work in the subject I am passionate about.

[@ruthgyereh1052]

Inspiring

[@Aamirphd]

Thank you Ruth!! Very kind of you

[@fayazibrahim3709]

🌟

[@thespiritofhegel3487]

My tip on doing a PhD. Do it on Hegelian philosophy applied in an analysis of James Joyce's 'Finnegans Wake'. That's what I'm doing. No one knows what you are on about. Even your supervisors