I’m trying to make a list of objective things a PhD student needs to do during his long and hard PhD journey.
Any ideas?
I’m trying to make a list of objective things a PhD student needs to do during his long and hard PhD journey.
Any ideas?
If we are talking about objective things I would recommend:
If we are talking about objective things, I think this is the basic. I would recommend hanging out with your friends every now and then but that depends on each person. And if you are an international student that will be harder and the structure of the program might not help this. So my basics would be to keep in mind you are a whole person who needs also to live outside the program.
Thank you, Diego, for your response! I’m trying to be mindful of the things I need to do and keep doing. I exercise every day, I socialize for 30min minimum every day, I try to take a day off and go to Starbuck, get a nice cup of Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
I have an Xbox. I get it into use every other day. I have also contacted a mental health counselor, so I know that my mental health will not be blindsided. I lesson to audio novels and watch some nice YouTube videos.
I’m trying. I don’t want to be that person who gets burned out because he sacrificed everything to get that degree. I’m bigger than any degree. I’m a human! (That sounded like a motivational to no do stuff )
Nice!! Now that you shared your context I got your concerns!!
First, let me share with you my context to understand where my suggestions come from: This last December I dropped out of a Ph.D. program after the first semester, and ever since I am unemployed and using that time to read as much as I can for my applications at the end of the year. In short, I have some experience with the Ph.D. routine and lately, I believe I have a very similar schedule even though having more control due to not having the pressure for writing or classes.
A couple of details I noticed about my routine:
Well, I think I covered everything from my experience. I hope it helps you somehow!!