1.Situation: Looking at timeline/goal sheets “Oh look, there goes another deadline 2. Situation: When meeting someone new and they ask you what you do for work “Please don’t ask me to explain what a PhD is, nodding and agreeing (even though you have no idea) is sufficient 3. Situation: When working in the office with colleagues “Remember not to ask […]
Although both academia and market research revolve around research, that is almost where the similarities stop… Deadlines are very quick in market research and they are non-negotiable. In market research you can be more creative with data visualisation as you’re not restricted by journal rules or formatting styles Work hours are less flexible in market research than in academia (although […]
Hi everyone, I’m Hajer Nakua, a second-year graduate student at the University of Toronto, Canada. My work uses brain imaging technology (such as MRI) to understand the relationship between behavioural constructs and brain circuits in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Almost all my work is conducted on very powerful computers or computing systems! As with any grad student, my day to […]
I am in the last few months of my PhD- I think….??? Maybe….? if everything goes to plan. These are some of the survival items us almost #phdone students need. I will be making some updates when I hit the final month and week, I already anticipate an increase in coffee…. Coffee– The PhD Fuel. Weekly to-do list- Having an […]