the imposter syndrome is so real! it always feels like the other students in the program know more than you and it's almost debilitating! I am still working on it myself.
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
YUP. In a class of 24 students that all joined at the same time I had convinced myself that I was the last student accepted
@5minutesofyourtime Жыл бұрын
The big one for me is your supervisors matters! Their experience, their contacts, their interest in your research, and time. I quit my phd during lock down for lots of reasons but I think the biggest was lack of support.
@mikasa3092 Жыл бұрын
Yes, this is such an important advice that people tend to overlook and then are forced to go through with the PhD. I am still making up my mind to pursue PhD but am scared if I will be able to handle the pressure.
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I definitely chose well by having a topic my supervisor is really interested in and it has helped me endlessly. I imagine it must have been very difficult to quit your PhD. It's such a shame when that happens due to poor supervisor relationship.
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
I would definitely say be sure to meet with the supervisor a couple of times before deciding - if there are any bad vibes don't choose them. And be sure to cultivate a strong network of supportive people around you for when things prove difficult.
@sarahmina1442Ай бұрын
Very helpful. Could you please make a video on research diary and how to keep good notes. It may seem natural, but it's very difficult for most "unorganized " people.
@JAlexanderCurtis7 ай бұрын
"You can do anything, but not everything". I really like that, and its so true. I also want to echo how important your PhD Advisor / Supervisor (we call them advisors in the US) is to your success. I have an amazing one, and i would have probably given up on my PhD if it weren't for them. I have talked to other people who have terrible advisors and it makes their lives so much harder. Don't be afraid to switch advisors to a professor you have a good relationship with. It can 10x your success in the program and just make your happier. I also really like point #13, that non-PhDs never relate to what you are doing. I found it hard to talk about my progress with people who aren't familiar with the process. Its a unique experience to be in a PhD and really most people won't be able to relate. Also I wanted to share my excitement when I got something published, but the research papers I was reading and writing were too complex into my research topic for most of my friends and family to understand or even just appreciate the accomplishment.
@hendubyАй бұрын
The most important thing in your PhD program is to make sure that you have a good and supportive advisor. Once you miss this, you are doomed and also, do not try to manage or endure it once you are in, switch advisor if you can before it is too late.
@PhDandProductivity3 күн бұрын
100%. You can do a masters with not too much interaction with your supervisor but for PhD it's essential you have a good one.
@preciousamaechi68911 ай бұрын
I’m just less than a month into my PhD. I have been reading and rereading and even being overwhelmed and confused about the things I truly gotta do. It’s all crazy, I have spoken with my supervisor and how much I want her to set a bit of deadlines for me she truly agreed. I think I’m feeling a bit better now. Thanks for the video too
@zainabyounes2464 Жыл бұрын
This video couldn't have come at a better time. I am currently preparing to apply for PhD programmes and even the process is so daunting, let alone the actual experience.
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Best of luck with your applications!
@denisezambezi3124 Жыл бұрын
This is super helpful. Im in my final year and still getting imposter syndrome, delays and set back.
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Same ! But getting better at handling them
@priyamirmira3246 Жыл бұрын
I'm also a 4th year PhD candidate over in the U.S. (I've been watching your channel since the beginning! Love your content!), and I've got about a year left. And I totally agree with everything you've said here, particularly about how people who aren't doing PhDs have a hard time understanding what you're doing. I'm an experimentalist, so I've pulled really late nights in the lab to try to get my stuff done, and it can be pretty difficult trying to explain to friends and family why I can't just hang out spontaneously. It can definitely take its toll on relationships, and that's been tough to balance
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Hey Priya. Hope your final year is going well! Yes I think you're so right, but the true friends/loved ones will be there for us in the end!
@DavejrJr-pf2dd21 күн бұрын
what's you PhD on?
@SMGorska5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I really needed to hear this :) I'm starting my PhD in September in International Realtions
@Hasan-hg7nh4 ай бұрын
Can i contact you
@johncoakleyjr4 ай бұрын
Such a useful video. I'm contemplating pursuing a doctorate, so these tips are definitely value-added to my decision-making process. Thank you.
@PhDandProductivity4 ай бұрын
I’m glad these have helped John! Best of luck with your decisions
@Proactive_nuel9 ай бұрын
I'm starting my PhD by January 2024 and I am happy to find this video. Thanks for sharing, I wish you are into Materials Engineering
@pharaohcaesar6 ай бұрын
It must be difficult to go into a PhD looking to discover something new compared to discovering something new first and then writing your thesis based upon that. So instead of having to find your needle in the haystack you've already found it and your just justifying your discovery. There is no way I would want to try and do a PhD without first understanding that I have already discovered something new. I couldn't do it. I've made various discoveries in various different fields but I discovered them just based on the normal process of living and learning things and then being surprised when I have discovered something completely new and than doing the research to support that discovery. So I have a lot of respect for those that do this the other way around!😀
@sarahal-jutaili1549Ай бұрын
This is so useful! I just started 4 months ago and im so overwhelmed 😢 Imposter syndrome is no joke😢😢😢😢
@munachiso937 Жыл бұрын
Hi, your channel was one of my greatest finds on KZbin. Thank you! I started my PhD in 2020 and wish I'd heard all this back then. You're so spot on. I'm also writing my thesis now and struggle with keeping a digital diary and daily momentum. In truth, I'm sittl wondering how I juggle it all with a full time job and a toddler. Let's just say, only God knows! I can't wait for my life after this...all said, I've enjoyed the stretch experience.
@iyeshafranklin1046 Жыл бұрын
I am currently at the IRB phase of my Dissertation and this video was wonderful ♥️ You hit all the important things!
@MuhammadAli-yt9lg Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful for someone like me who just started his PhD and completely feel lost 😅
@kabashialtahir826311 ай бұрын
One of the most daunting things in the PhD is the imposter syndrome, especially at the early stages of the PhD.
@sulaimanfayez5389 Жыл бұрын
WOW, it is so true, and thanks for sharing. I am overwhelmed by how I can satisfy my family that Ph.D. is my job. in addition, I used to feel that I was the dumbest person in the room but NOW I know every Ph.D. student feels they are dumb. it helps to get back your confidence.
@_luisabrasil Жыл бұрын
This video is so helpful!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m on my first year, feeling really overwhelmed, and so glad that I came across this video ❤
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Hope your first year is going well! You can do it
@umarjibril83768 ай бұрын
Very rich snippets of wisdom regarding PhD programme.
@stevenedwards253210 ай бұрын
Thanks for some excellent thoughts about PhD work. I'm a PhD candidate working on my dissertation. I've struggled with a few things you bring up here.
@brianferrell9454 Жыл бұрын
You have gotten really good at speaking over the years, awesome video!
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Brian!
@retroSTAAR Жыл бұрын
Hey it's great to see you uploading again. Your videos have helped me so much!
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am glad you find them useful.
@cathrinebaungaard Жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on your research journal, especially as someone working with code?
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Video coming soon! But largely with code I am using Jupyter / Google colab notebooks which allow for a lot of text to be put in.
@arxhita4 ай бұрын
this was so helpful, thank you!
@PhDandProductivity4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@AndreTJones Жыл бұрын
Just tuned in to your channel. You have an American-ish accent. Have you spent some time in the States. Also I’m an undergraduate student at the age of 40 pursuing a physics PhD. Giving good info. Thanks
@rosehosking55649 ай бұрын
So interesting the examination proccess where you are! I'm in Australia, we have 2 external examiners only, (unless their decisions conflict majorly then another is appointed) your supervisor arranges it and you never know who they are, because we don’t do a viva, just the thesis!
@sashapurcell49388 ай бұрын
I’m in Australia too. What’s your PhD topic? Mine is in the law school
@yashprajapati4176 Жыл бұрын
very very helpful for who are thinking about pursuing........
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Thanks Yash!
@sarajaaksola Жыл бұрын
This is perfect. I'm starting my Ph.D. now so this came to my attention at the right time. Thank you!
@Mimi123502 ай бұрын
Thank for the advice !
@abdallahmohamed827822 күн бұрын
I like your new video ❤❤
@CardiacCate-nq7os3 ай бұрын
This is quite useful. Thanks
@helemkay7690 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for your tips. I am also into planning before starting a project. I am now over my second year of PhD and realize that I need a digital notebook. Just got an Ipad. Can you make a video about how you are taking diary lab notes? By the way, this Imposter syndrome is REAL!!! Thanks.
@Nour-N Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@ahmadalayoubi14185 ай бұрын
thank you, very informative
@nooral-huda Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 💞... keep going 🙏🤩
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I will try
@midyaazad721511 ай бұрын
This is just a great video.
@PhDandProductivity10 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! Thank you
@samlai57152 ай бұрын
some good suggestion~ thx
@ahmadaltaweel4981 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@isletheologian Жыл бұрын
i am starting in September in Dublin
@hajarlaabidi9646 Жыл бұрын
Thaaank you 🙏🙏🙏
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
No problema!
@abdallahmohamed827822 күн бұрын
How can I get the PhD
@harveybarrett45813 сағат бұрын
I find your video to be interesting and pertinent with clear points of concern. I was particularly intrigued by the mention of a research diary and am reminded that I should have one of my own. Your comments on this have cemented the idea for me. Moving toward digital note-taking for me is something that can be developed by practice being part of the learning process. This is also how I see most stages of the program. The learning process for me did not involve me trying to find out the details of stages well in advance; but coming to awareness of the requirements of a stage and then dealing with it. The iterative nature of research tells me that there will be unknowns that you will encounter and then have to deal with. Your comment about the passage of time being quick and that your first three years have gone by jolts me into reality that my one remaining year needs to be filled with consistent application. Thanks for your valuable share of experiences.
@slim5909 ай бұрын
thank you
@jdjadav Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ma'am!!❤️, It was really helpful
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@aulidemartineztapia5337 Жыл бұрын
How does theresearch diary works? Can you make a video about it, please?
@PhDandProductivity Жыл бұрын
Video coming soon!
@jumanahsaleh4412 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos on how to work with a supervisor, and the relationship because I am quite confused and scarred
@JuddJulia-j7r6 күн бұрын
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@pamelabosworth4334 күн бұрын
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@jumanahsaleh4412 Жыл бұрын
When to write the thesis ?
@Heyu7her3 Жыл бұрын
16. Don't make life-changing decisions during a pandemic LOL (I know, I know, it's unavoidable)
@hilaryyoumans718716 күн бұрын
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@f.j.karimov10008 күн бұрын
I was planning and wanting to apply for PhD this year. But I decided not to. Weighed pros and cons, and more cons than pros. Not worth wasting life for fake publishing-based academia.
@jumanahsaleh4412 Жыл бұрын
There is a sort of full exam in Canada do you know anything about it ?
@marryamakbaar301410 ай бұрын
💜💜
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@urpicoya Жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for sharing. What do you mean by "organizing tour Code"? I also have another question. I started to do literature reviews of articles and I don't find a better way to organize by just opening a new Word document and creating a folder organized by the last name of the authors I need to remember what the article is about and sometimes I can't find the review. I think you were using some software called Mandeley? Can you or someone recommend a better way using also keywords? I am in humanities. Thanks
@DoyleQueena-n2f5 күн бұрын
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@sujogeographer4 ай бұрын
PhD research in Geology : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYPGdIyHrqp6mbc
@BlackSakura337 ай бұрын
10-15 minutes thesis defense 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The minimum is an hour.
@joannaervik18248 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing these valuable experiences. I am starting my Ph.D. program next week, and I am both excited and apprehensive about it.
@supryadi7034 Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for your video, really motivates me in my phd journey
@indirabarykbayeva52 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. You helped me a lot. This is a direct instruction that I needed.
@CChandam3 ай бұрын
I have my pre-Ph.D interview tomorrow. Thanks for sharing yours. I was googling about PhDs and interviews and was glad to find your channel.