Tag Archives: Phd

You’re only as good as those who support you

I have just completed my first field work project in Nepal for my PhD.  It went surprisingly well considering I have no experience in conducting research.  It quickly became apparent that my success can be entirely credited to my awesome local research assistant.  She had conducted research before and project managed many events in Nepal andContinue reading “You’re only as good as those who support you”

Conducting research in a developing country

I must say that I’m on a rather steep learning curve and am holding on for dear life. Even in the infantile stage of my research, I have hit a few speed bumps and curve balls and am starting to feel a little jostled. Conducting research in Nepal fulfils the dreamer in me but myContinue reading “Conducting research in a developing country”

My thesis in emojis

Did you know that to do a PhD you have to be super smart?  Like Einstein smart.  Yep, this is totally true, if it’s OPPOSITES DAY!! Another thing you may not realise is that, as a PhD student, you have to take yourself very very seriously… In light of these totally made up facts, I willContinue reading “My thesis in emojis”

Hey list maker 

I love making lists. The best part of my research process is planning out my week. On my super cute kikki-k stationary, I write out my weekly and daily tasks. Even better than writing the list is checking items off: Read 4 articles CHECK Finish ethics application CHECK Email supervisors YEP Sometimes, my love forContinue reading “Hey list maker “

Confession time

As a kid and the baby of the family, I quickly perfected the art of getting out of undesirable tasks (in the most endearing way possible 😉 )  I had this sneaky trick of pretending to sleep to get out of doing all kinds of challenging ordeals a kid faces on a daily basis.  An afternoon nap could effortlessly replaceContinue reading “Confession time”

In the beginning….

So, I’ve recently embarked on this crazy adventure called a PhD.  In all my naivety, I really have no idea what I’m getting myself into.  I guess the optimist in me just thinks it’ll all work itself out in the end. I was lucky enough to stumble across a MOOC put on by ANU andContinue reading “In the beginning….”