@5minutesofyourtime
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.
@JAlexanderCurtis
"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.
@SMGorska
Thank you! I really needed to hear this :) I'm starting my PhD in September in International Realtions
@preciousamaechi689
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
@priyamirmira3246
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
@zynasser
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.
@joannaervik1824
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.
@denisezambezi3124
This is super helpful. Im in my final year and still getting imposter syndrome, delays and set back.
@pharaohcaesar
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!😀
@munachiso937
Hi, your channel was one of my greatest finds on YouTube. 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.
@henduby
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.
@iyeshafranklin1046
I am currently at the IRB phase of my Dissertation and this video was wonderful ♥️ You hit all the important things!
@CChandam
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.
@MuhammadAli-yt9lg
This is so helpful for someone like me who just started his PhD and completely feel lost 😅
@sulaimanfayez5389
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.
@sarahal-jutaili1549
This is so useful! I just started 4 months ago and im so overwhelmed 😢 Imposter syndrome is no joke😢😢😢😢
@_luisabrasil
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 ❤
@johncoakleyjr
Such a useful video. I'm contemplating pursuing a doctorate, so these tips are definitely value-added to my decision-making process. Thank you.
@stevenedwards2532
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.
@TessaMae