REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD OR SHOULDN'T DO A PHD | PhD Advice | Cambridge University PhD Student

Deciding whether you should plan or procced to taking the step to undertake a PhD, is a very important decision that requires time. Undertaking a PhD is a huge commitment and there may be several reasons why you think this may be the right path for you, but it is very important that you do it for the right reasons. These reasons might be different for everyone, but personally, the two fundamental reasons are the love of research and the zeal to use that research to inflict a positive change or understanding in your society or in the world through your chosen subject. This contribution may be huge or small, but like Tesco says EVERY LITTLE HELPS!
I hope you find this video useful, but here is a general summary of why you should or should not do a PhD.
SHOULD
- Want to make a difference within your subject to advance knowledge.
- Love of subject and research and potentially want a career in research or academia.
- Interested the idea of independently working on something novel.
- Want the chance to develop lots of transferable skills.
SHOULDN'T
- Everyone tells you that you should do a PhD
- Just the next step after a bachelors degree or masters.
- Because it might be something you may want to do later, so you rather do it now.
- A way to earn a lot of money
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[@nataliamog]

I agree with you, Samuel! To do a PhD means working hard and dedicating at least four years of your life to research (and I am not talking about all the time we invested before to get it). In my case, I think a PhD is important to give visibility to my fight for equity. It would be not the purpose, but a way to do much more. So, my choice to do it is related to what you said about changing the world... In fact, that's why I chose to do it in Education. As Paulo Freire says, Education changes people, and people change the world! But beyond that, I think the process of building knowledge is fantastic, as well as the challenge of thinking about methodologies, exercising listening and making this an opportunity for intellectual exchange! Oh, and btw, your channel is super nice! I'm a prospective applicant for Cambridge, and your tips are helping me a lot! Greetings from Brazil! Natália. :)

[@SamuelDada]

WOOOOW Natália you couldn't have said it all any better!! you have summarised it so incredibly well!! If I had the chance and power I would hand you a PHD scholarship for Cambridge right now!! Education is so important and is the foundation of knowledge and understanding and you are going in the right direction and I am so excited about what you are going to do in the future. Thanks for your kind words it truly means the absolute world to me, if you need any help or advice regarding PhD application in your field I will be so happy to help you out and look for people who can help you directly as much as I possibly can!! This is simply amazing your response has encouraged me!!

[@nataliamog]

​@@SamuelDada OMG, you are so kind! I am very happy to read your answer, and your words gave me confidence to move on! We live in difficult times, and it is comforting to know that people are trying to connect and share knowledge / ideas / experiences in some way (as you have been doing on your channel)! It would definitely be amazing to have your help! Thanks, really! Could I send you an email or something like that? :D

[@SamuelDada]

You are soo right!! Off course you can email me!! My email is [e-mail] 😊

[@thalblankson4002]

I am applying to both Masters first then doing PHD. I love doing research. I study Chinese and Pakistani and South Asian languages, history and politics. I am applying for International studies/ international studies. I want to be a consultant for China and Pakistani relations. I noticed there is a need for them especially in Asian countries. I am learning Mandarin Chinese, Urdu and Punjabi.

[@SamuelDada]

Wooow Thal!! That’s absolutely incredible. I love your vision and ambition to improve the relationship between China and Pakistan! I wish you all the best of luck and success as you try to navigate the path to achieve you goals!! ☺️

[@thalblankson4002]

@@SamuelDada Yes I know Thank you ! Good Luck with you as well !

[@olukayodedada9987]

Thanks so much for this video; what a great intro. 👍🏿

[@SamuelDada]

Thanks Dad!! Happy Father’s Day!! ❤️

[@ayshavalery340]

Brilliant introduction!

[@SamuelDada]

Thank you ☺️

[@abhijithks4930]

Can you make video related to job ensurity after PhD from abroad. Do we get job easily after PhD in bio or chemistry or physics?

[@SamuelDada]

Stay tuned I have more of those type of content coming up soon with some of the old PhD student in my lab!!

[@_whoisuj]

(Me already doing a 6 year degree) *watches intro* Me: another few years won’t hurt

[@SamuelDada]

😂😂😂 loool Ujal! I should say YES man go for it!! But, PLEASE don’t do it to yourself ,6 years of Medicine is painful as it is 😂