Going from a Masters to a PhD

Going from a Masters to a PhD - What changes?

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Hey wonderful humans! Today's video is all about the transition from a humanities Masters to a PhD. I give my opinion on the difference in working style, workload, and social life plus give some tips and tricks for managing the change! If you have any questions feel free to leave them down below :)
My name's Lucy and I'm a humanities student focusing on queer romance novels of the 21st century, so obviously this won't be the same as science people. Also, everything I say is my own opinion! If you have any questions about PhD life or studying at UoB feel free to leave a comment or contact me on social media.
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@nattynoodlenutkin 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy! Just realised I haven't seen a video from you for a while, so wanted to leave a message saying I hope you're doing really well and motoring through that PhD!

@sunshineandautumn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Lucy, this is reassuring!

@LucyHargrave 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help 🙂

@sunshineandautumn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It was so helpful, thank you 😀

@KaisaKylakoski 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. In Finland a major part of humanities PhD work is an ongoing seminar. Everyone submits one piece of writing (15-25 pages) per term which is read by other students and discussed in a seminar session. This helps learning relevant academic writing and gives feedback in general.

@LucyHargrave 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think most countries do from talking to PhDs in other countries! It’s seems the U.K. is the odd one out doing no modules/seminars for PhD students 😊

@vickiwild2165 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for this video! I just found out that I have been accepted to start a PhD in History in Jan. I know that this is what I want to do but it just all started to feel REAL and SCARY and this made me feel SO much better! Thank you!

@LucyHargrave 2 жыл бұрын

I'm SOOOO glad! Also sorry I took so long to respond! Hopefully the first month of your PhD is going well :)

@vickiwild2165 2 жыл бұрын

hiya! no don't worry it is not a problem I think I was a bit nervous at the time I posted that comment. It's been going well (you are absolutely right about the admin side of things!) I have also taken your advice about joining societies and I am now a member of PGR soc. It's still a bit weird at the moment, with some things being online, but we have "virtual offices" three times a week where we meet, chat, support each other and get on with any work that we have. It's really helping me structure my week. Thank you for the advice given in this video and others on your channel!

@thesummerofsam Жыл бұрын

Did you work alongside doing your PhD? I'm currently applying for different PhD full-time in creative writing but mu job is my social life (24hrs a week) x

@healthcareanalyst8064 2 жыл бұрын

can you please make a video on editing/creating/and maintaining a bibliography using latex?

@LucyHargrave Жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I've never used a software called latex... I use a software called Zotero for my bibliography

@isaiahbaggett5014 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I'm considering a PhD in Applied Linguistics from UOB. Thanks for the info...Also, what is the piano jazz song at 1:00??? I've been trying to find it for YEARS. Thanks :)

@LucyHargrave 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Sorry for taking so long to reply! Been a very busy few months. So the jazz song I'm pretty sure was just one I found in iMovie... Think it was called Sunday Stroll or Piano Ballad, I've changed laptops since so don't have the raw footage anymore so can't check for certain, sorry 🙈

@timwilson7873 Жыл бұрын

It’s a very short clip, but it sounds to me like a song called ‘I’ve never been in love before.’ I’m a jazz musician by the way. 😊

@thehoperdoper 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy. I’m a Masters student at UOB, studying Literature and Culture MA, part time. I’m in second year and having to take a Leave of Absence because of depression until the following September. What would you advise I do during this time? P. S. - what evidence would you suggest I use for the leave of absence. I am a student at UoB so I think it should be similar for you as it will be for me?

@LucyHargrave 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Honestly the best thing you can do during a LOA (espeically one taken for mental health reasons) is focus on you. Use this time recharge and reconnect with yourself - watch your favourite shows, go on long walks, hang out with friends and family. Whatever YOU want to do! I used mine to go to therapy and focus on my new puppy :) In terms of evidence I got a letter from my doctor as evidence.

@thehoperdoper 2 жыл бұрын

@@LucyHargrave thank you Lucy! Yes, I will be using mine for therapy too. I will take your advice on board, thank you so much for reaching out x

@healthcareanalyst8064 2 жыл бұрын

update?

@Michael-cm4fh Жыл бұрын

When are you coming back to youtube? Missing the PHD content!

@LucyHargrave Жыл бұрын

Hi! I currently don't have any plans because I found my social anxiety was getting really bad while making videos regularly. That being said if I get a video idea or inspiration to make a video I'll post it :)