TheGeriatricStudent

Conference takeaway/tip part 3: if you’re asked to present, at least try to get the Conference title right. #conference #tipsforlife #phdlife

In my “I’m ok, I guess” era.

Inspiration sometimes comes in waves - after 4 months struggling in a trough, I’m finally back on a crest. #phdlife #phdstudent #struggles

@AndreaPerino1 Agreed. Still, it’s amazing how walking away from your project sometimes actually jumpstarts your ideas. :)

@CBartoloTab True, but I think these hours of sitting at your desk and "doing nothing" are a critical step in the process that can't be skipped!

Sometimes you sit at your desk for hours and nothing happens. And then you’re washing dishes and listening to your favorite series in the background and boom! #phdlife #nevergiveup #itwillcometoyou

Conference takeaways part 2: If you can’t be bothered with the proceedings, take a nap, twiddle your thumbs, plan your next holiday, but please, whatever you do, keep quiet! #phdlife #conference #tipsforlife

Conference takeaways/tips part 1: If you really cannot put your phone in silent mode, at least choose a discreet ringtone and lower the volume. #phdlife #conference #tipsforlife

@ThePhDPlace Chapter 3

If you could have done one part of your PhD while you sleep, what would it be?

@Sarah_Everett12 @ThePhDPlace Although one of my co-supervisors did offer to meet any time I feel the need.

@Sarah_Everett12 @ThePhDPlace Same

How often do you have supervision meetings?

@ThePhDPlace Surviving, thanks. You?

How are you doing, really? Let’s check in.

Who else feels guilty when reading books that are not related to their PhD? And the to-be-read pile keeps growing… #phdlife #phdstudent #guilt

@erisahasani3 I would be happy with a book budget 😅

I wonder: why don't PhD students or postdocs get work laptops? I haven't heard that being a thing anywhere but it sounds like it should be.

Today is a good day. Progress is being made. Good thing I didn’t give up the million times I wanted to. #phdlife #inspirationcomesinbursts #donotquit #NeverGiveUp

I have a list of stuff I want to do and books I want to read when I’m finished from my PhD. I’m sure I won’t do any of it anyway. #phdlife #makinglists #thefuturelooksbleak

By the end of this project, I’ll have amassed a veritable library of books no one else will want or need. Oh well, at least my shelves will be full #phdlife #buyingbooks #need_sponsors #oldandpoor

Life it too short. Book that holiday. Go to that concert. Finish that damn dissertation! #phdlife #student_philosophy #lifeisshort #onlythegooddieyoung

Is it even a degree unless it comes with frustration, a constant feeling of inadequacy, a couple of breakdowns, and the recurrent need to balance regret with the desire to succeed? #phdlife #phd #stress

Ph.D. viva possible questions

Finally feeling like I’m making progress again. Crisis averted. #phdlife #upsanddowns #studentlife #researcherblocksucks