PhD FIRST YEAR TIPS| 16 things to do

[@edapharhemajoneschullai7870]

1- create file system 2- Conduct literature review 3- Develop your research plan 4- Identify and complete administrative requirements 5- Develop skills for PHD 6- Networking with others 7- Identify journals for publication 8- develop writing skills 9- develop a relationship with your supervisor 10- Take care of yourself 11- identify your product work 12- establish progress markers 13- plan financial needs and finalize funding arrangements

[@stephanielewis7928]

Thank you!! I just enrolled in my PhD program and I am soaking up all the information I can to prepare me for a successful endeavor. I shall take heed of your advice.

[@opeyemiosakuade5831]

I love it!!! Starting my PhD in September, I'm taking in all the advice. Thank you so much. You speak so calmly too

[@fahadalajmi8641]

Thank you for these tips, I'm trying to find out what first year PhD student needs for solid start off!

[@spencerbirungi4466]

Very helpful tips. Just finished my PhD first year, absolutely u have motivated me to move forward steadily. Cheers.

[@seanturner7469]

This video calmed me down so much. Thank you for this :)

[@mstcyr84]

Thank you for providing this content. You mentioned a reference manager. I never knew this existed. During my masters program I used word or doc with highlights and short sentences to help me identify the content. I will definitely explore this further

[@Katerinamelissa18]

Thank you very very much for your advice and support. Having a method background is so important! 😁🙏😁

[@NerdToFit]

Absolutely! Happy you liked the video

[@jessicawhitney2074]

This video was super helpful, thanks for taking the time to make this list!

[@Zakariah1971]

Please explain why since 1903 there are ZERO black Nobel Laureates in STEM?

[@jieqi6341]

Hi Maria, Thank you very much for this, it really help me to reflect on my current mindset. I am in the 5th month of my PhD study. Started getting panic because I have not got a system nor a work habit at the moment. But will started get organised, hopefully it's not too late! Please upload more video about your PhD study experience, thank you!!!

[@Davide608]

Thank you for the tip on the work/life balance, because I'd have worked as a donkey 24/7 until the mental breakdown

[@tereo111]

What's the book you mentioned on success markers? I didn't catch the title. Thanks!

[@chestayadav1576]

very helpful video thank you so much.... I have just started with my PhD.

[@ianinaharms]

Thank you for the vid!

[@SeunOlota]

Profound. Thank you

[@Love-gu2te]

Very informative. Thank you so much.

[@Youn06311]

A great video thank so much

[@evelynkarkkulainen1784]

Thoughtful 🌹

[@sopefoluwaoluyide3529]

What book did you recommend we read please? Couldn't hear it so well from the video.

[@gdjwarren2]

Where are you from? Your accent sounds...Caribbean.

[@hubertjudge4896]

Hi, Thanks for the excellent advice. You have advised me not to isolate myself in the first year of my PhD (which I am starting in May) and to stay connected. I will be doing my PhD via my university's Cloud Campus. Do you have any tips regarding how I can not isolate myself?

[@NerdToFit]

Congratulations on the offer! And best wishes when starting. It’s really tough starting virtually and I applaud you in advance. I would say to get as involved as possible. If there are events such as virtual coffee mornings, try to join. Go to your research group meetings etc. It’s really easy to stick to yourself when doing distance learning. But just try to join various calls. Take advantage of the welcome week events and connect with some of the new PhDs as well

[@hubertjudge4896]

@@NerdToFit Thanks Maria. When you say 'connect with some of the new PhDs as well', do you mean 'connect with some of the new PhD students as well?'

[@onesphorenduwimana5548]

Hi! Need a talk for a perdonal help!

[@arthurkasonde7843]

What is the best advice can you give to a first year student/fresher..(bachelor degree)??

[@dicknsimbe5816]

Thank you am as well a first year PHD student but its hard, thanks for the advice

[@MuhammadKhalid-jw1gd]

How many publications you have in your PhD?

[@MayJones-lf1bj]

Are you Jamaican?

[@seraphatar]

Hello Courtney, thanks. I am only a Masters student on sabbatical right now but this video gave me a glimpse of what's involved in doing a Doctorate. Thanks for your clear presentation of the topic. I will probably watch your video multiple times in order for me to digest your points of discussion. I like to watch Thomas Frank's productivity videos as well but his videos are so dense with information that it can be difficult to digest in one sitting. Thanks for adding to my reservoir of info.

[@mrgie9028]

Good tips. Love that.

[@PhD_Author]

Excellent advice, I’m in my first 6 months of my PhD and getting organised is a big challenge!

[@NerdToFit]

Good luck! All the best in your research. It may feel like you are wasting time. But spending time to get organized will save you a lot of hassle in the future! What's your research?

[@augustinewillie136]

InstaBlaster

[@onnyhazwani]

Thank you so much for your tips and advice. I feel motivated after watching this ❤

[@PMF2022]

This video is very helpful, I'm just into my fifth PhD-months and still learning the best way of conducting my research. Many thanks!

[@NerdToFit]

You got this! The Phd process is a learning process-- you will find what works best for you.

[@user-qy8zi8hq4v]

Omg same

[@faithjohnson1813]

Very helpful tips. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@NerdToFit]

Happy that you found it helpful! All the best

[@queentangumnji2103]

Great content, thanks for sharing

[@erandau]

I am a PhD student in my first year. This video is highly informative and help me to plan my PhD journey. Please kindly inform the name and the author of the book you recommended to read as the sound is not clear in the video. Thank you

[@spencerbirungi4466]

Video extremely helpful for me. Just as a first year PhD student at Mbarara university of Science and Technology. Going through putting myself to speed of a PhD life.

[@siromuzi78]

This are very important pieces of advice. Thanks a bunch

[@luizajakubowska4255]

Fantastic, informative video! Thank you very much!

[@NerdToFit]

Luiza Jakubowska 😁I’m happy that you found it helpful!