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- Study Advice
- Posted 10 months ago
10 Biggest Struggles of PhD Students
Doing a PhD is an incredibly daunting task. Normally at least 3 years, there are some challenges that you are almost certainly going to have to face. Below we look at some of the biggest (and most common) problems that PhD students encounter. If you are considering a PhD, or just beginning one, advanced awareness of these stresses may help you overcome them if you ever have to make their acquaintance (don't worry, we have our fingers crossed). Plus, knowing that they are frequently experienced and nothing out of the ordinary will hopefully provide you with some comfort.
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- Study Advice
- Posted 3 years ago
Types Of Difficult PhD Supervisors And How To Successfully Deal With Them
Supervision is a difficult task, and there is often conflict between supervisors and their PhD students. Even if you find a supervisor with whom you have excellent rapport, there can still be problems. Here are some of the types of difficult supervisor which you might encounter, and tips on how to manage them. Micromanagers
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- Study Advice
- Posted 4 years ago
8 Things You Will Never Hear From Your PhD Supervisor
Your supervisor should play a helpful and supportive role in your PhD – but you should also be realistic about what to expect from them. Here are 8 things you'll never hear your PhD supervisor say: Browse our job listings for more opportunities 1. “There's no rush with that. Take your time.”
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- Career Advice
- Posted 5 years ago
Supervision - tips for PhDs supervising bachelors or masters students for the first time
One part of the PhD process that students are not always aware of when they begin is their role in the supervision of bachelors or masters students.
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- Program
- Posted 1 year ago
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