I have been struggling with hormonal / stress induced acne basically throughout the duration of my PhD. I am particularly susceptible to breakouts on my chin. I have tried a lot of different at-home products and in-store treatments to reduce the frequency and length of the break outs. One range that I have recently discovered is the Tea Tree Range […]
**In Collaboration** Studying accountancy is an excellent option for anyone who wants to work with numbers. It gives you the opportunity to consider a number of different career paths, from working as a small business accountant to being a treasurer or a compliance manager. If you’re hoping to develop your career as an accountant, there are several things that you […]
I got given the mindfulness planner for Christmas and it was such a lovely gift. The planner is made by the same people who create the wonderful Breathe magazine. The planner is an undated week to view with lots of additional pages including recipes, quotes, notes pages, and goal setting. It is a great little planner ! Check it out […]
Sending an email is an integral part of many of our jobs and while it seems so simple (and often it is) the email etiquette can make the whole thing very confusing. How does one address the person they are emailing? Use formalities (Dr., Professor, Mrs, Mr ?), go with a full name? When is it okay to start using […]
I genuinely cannot believe that this little website I call dr.ofwhat has hit 50,000 views! I find it humbling and unbelievable that people enjoy what I write enough to read it! The blog is a little over 3 years old and has been with me for almost the entire duration of my PhD journey. Hitting 50,000 views made me want […]
**In Collaboration** When you work for yourself, or are studying, then getting a work and life balance is something that can be a bit of a juggle. When there are deadlines to meet and assignments to get done, then it can be hard to just think about booking a doctor’s appointment or going to your child’s dance recital. If you […]
**In Collaboration** Online courses can be incredibly beneficial for your future career. Whether you have recently graduated and are looking for a course that will complement your studies or you are thinking of completing an online course before job hunting, there is a course out there for you. If you are a graduate, you will remember what it felt like […]
**In Collaboration** You might be tempted to write down your first choice before you have even seen the campus. Because you think you know about the university, the culture, the location and the people. But the truth is unless you are choosing a university in your hometown, you probably don’t have as much knowledge as you think you do. So […]
Click here for what I learnt during my third year of a PhD. You can actually get a lot done in a short period of time- Before starting work full time I would be in my office for 9+ hours a day. Although in the last year or so I was definitely procrastinating less, I still found that I wasn’t […]
For my non-Australian readers, and for my Australian readers who unlike me are not addicted to reality TV, you may not be aware that the most eligible bachelor in Australia for 2019 is a PhD student. His name is Matt and he researchers in the area of astrophysics. For many people this means nothing apart from the fact that it […]