It was not until I started writing up the results for a manuscript that I was suddenly and dramatically struck with most certain clarity! Upon reflection of my research study I found myself starting to question every decision made. This microscopic scrutinisation effortlessly highlighted every flaw, leaving me with a heavy sinking feeling. In hindsightContinue reading “Hindsight is not always everything”
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Communicating in an Academic world: 101
It’s taken me almost two years to finally figure out how to respond to emails from those in the Academic world. During the first year of my PhD, email correspondence was fraught with misunderstandings, bruised egos and then meetings to clear up the misunderstandings. Email communication is tricky especially when you don’t know each otherContinue reading “Communicating in an Academic world: 101”
The second year slump: keeping motivated mid PhD
The first 14 months of my PhD were like a crazy rollercoaster that amazingly left me standing solidly at the end of the ride. There were so many ups and down with moments of pure joy and immense concern. Within this first year I was able to see two ethics applications approved, conducted four research projects,Continue reading “The second year slump: keeping motivated mid PhD”
Time for review and reflection
At my University, it’s that time of the year where PhD students meet for their Annual Performance Reviews. While some of the paperwork may seem like an unnecessary time waster, it’s actually been a worthwhile task for me. Sometimes it’s easy to get stuck down in the day-to-day grind making you feel like a mouse in aContinue reading “Time for review and reflection”
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….”
Delena-Mae PhD 