Q&A | PhD applications, time management, finance, reading papers

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Q&A | PhD applications, time management, finance, reading papers

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4 жыл бұрын

To celebrate two years of vlogging I’ve given my first Q&A answering questions from recent videos on my channel! Questions about:
. The PhD application process and interviews
. Preparing for PhDs before starting
. Getting past difficult training courses
. Managing time for study and self-care
. Money matters
. What to buy (and not) before a PhD
. Tips on taking effective notes
. Tips on writing a literature review
. Tips on reading papers faster
. Writing a thesis plan
. Struggling to write and staying motivated
. What are you going to do after your PhD?
For further discussions on these topics I’ve gone into a few of them more in other videos:
. Effective note-taking: • 5 Essential Apps for E...
. Staying motivated: • When Motivation Runs O...
. Managing finances: • Saving for a House on ...
. Starting thesis-writing: • Taking the plunge into...
. Applying to PhDs: • What I did in the year... and also • Choosing a University ...
. Getting past the hardest parts of my PhD so far: • The Hardest Parts of M...
. Back up your data cautionary tale!!!: • True PhD Horror: Hard ...
The coding book I mentioned is called Getting Started With MatLab by Rutra Pratep, and I heartily recommend it.
The favourite character of all time I mentioned is Michael Scofield from Prison Break (2005), created by Paul Scheuring.
This is a good time to say please comment here if there’s a question you’d like answered or something you’d like to see talked about in a video. I try to get a video out every (other) Wednesday, but at this stage of my PhD this is likely to get more sporadic..!
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Get in touch:
Twitter: @LeKissick
Website: lucykissick.co.uk
Email: lucykissick.co.uk/contact
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Credits music by the ever-talented post-rockers Silent Island!
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My name is Lucy Kissick, I’m a fourth and final year PhD student in Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford, and does anyone ever read this far down? If so, go watch Prison Break. A rewatch is one of the first things on my post-PhD list.

Пікірлер: 48

@Dr.SariHamoud 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one who spends so much time reading one paper. Thanks for your honesty, Dr Lucy.

@captain_torket3254 Жыл бұрын

Same here, lad.

@heygodareyouready 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha "This paper is sick" literally me taking notes.

@josephjenkins3293 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy, could you please share your thoughts on how to effectively set goals to ensure consistent progress is being made? E.g. how to find the right balance between goals that are too ambitious vs not ambitious enough, the best way to divide larger goals into sub-goals, how to maximise your chances of reaching these goals, and how to recover if you don't reach them. Thanks as always for sharing your insights and perspective!

@user-xn2hf9re8r 4 жыл бұрын

Lucy you are so special for devoting time to us all x

@usamahammouda 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just found your channel - I have to say that I am actually amazed! I want to do my PhD, and let me say, you have motivated me. Thank you so much for the clear effort that you have put into this video (and all other videos).

@psychexplainedanddrawn7832 4 жыл бұрын

As a second year I wish I had found this video before starting! Great video Lucy!

@MrSpottednoble 4 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic. And I really like your EverNote mini-tutorial. It's come at a great time for me as I'm doing my prelims reading.

@juanbarboza-roa9414 4 жыл бұрын

« Just don’t think about money right now » so wise of u ❤️💐

@quahntasy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot lucy, I'll be applying for PhD soon. Glad you made this video before I started.

@firdousahangar2266 4 жыл бұрын

Apart from your description of issues faced by PhD students I like your green eyes

@noelgranado5554 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy. I am contemplating taking a Ph.D. I am following you and enjoy watching your informative video. Thank you for doing this.

@maderaverdes 4 жыл бұрын

I really needed to hear some of this as I'm applying to programs right now! (and finishing my master's). Thank you! :)

@klarizzevaldoria39 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lucy!!! You're my go to vlogger for surviving and finishing my masters. Watching your videos has helped me to find my own pace and what will work for me in the process. I really just have to sit down and get it done. Considering to take advantage of onenote vs evernote because of the limited space. Or it's not an issue at all and evernote would be more efficient to use? Thank you so much!!! All the best ❤

@wairimuthiongo3344 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Every word counts!

@abhishekbarua8756 4 жыл бұрын

Your reaction to coding was awsome

@sarahmassalkhi 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I found you!

@curiousera2470 4 жыл бұрын

It was very helpful, and full of important information. Thank you very much.

@ieyeshiabates3556 4 жыл бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thanks for this video!

@rebeccaenobongroberts9213 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I am very grateful for it

@Humbik 4 жыл бұрын

It was super helpful. Thanks, Lucy!

@Biomeducated 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic topics tackled! Thanks so much!

@olliecorney3383 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks Lucy!

@luissanguinet2262 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy great Job!! Continue with your tipps please ;)

@Michael-cm4fh 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks!

@ranafaisal1172 4 жыл бұрын

Lucy can u give us a few hidden tips to publish in good impact factor

@syarifalmubarak2102 3 жыл бұрын

who will not subscribing for Hermione who talk about PhD... I mean.. ya..

@venki1982100 4 жыл бұрын

Hi lucy it's helpful video for me, Thanks to give. In my ph.D faced the problem publication. Can you give suggestion about well impact factor jpurnals. If you have science direct user id and password kindly share it. Waiting for positive response

@sillybighat 4 жыл бұрын

thank you

@kunjvora7238 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy, really helpful advice. Could you tell me how to pick a topic for PhD?

@sazanm.mandalawi4930 4 жыл бұрын

Missing your videos!!!

@knw-seeker6836 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video

@hemantsingh2475 3 жыл бұрын

How to writing the sentence from another reference

@sophosalpha 4 жыл бұрын

Once a cat did PhD and her name was Lucy

@pasupathis2611 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy; hi commenter can you help? how improve writing skills.

@a.e.5075 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Lucy, if I may ask, what platform did you choose to make your personal website? Thank you!

@nurunnaharkhanam8177 4 жыл бұрын

I want to phd. Please let me know step by step and also templet.

@armankaviani5934 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Lucy I am one of the application of Oxford University for undergraduate student. About 2 months I haven't receive anything ,What should I do? Even I have a high score in IELTS but they didn't answer me, would you please help me. Thank you very much for your helpful video, I am Arman and I would be pleased if you answer me.

@bronwenhunter9081 4 жыл бұрын

Do you ever use R? Could you recommend any books to get started here

@gg3b 4 жыл бұрын

wait, Evernote is free??

@ciciliemerisha8606 2 жыл бұрын

Is Publication mandatory for applying PhD.

@xxblabla75xx 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, this was useful! However, I disagree with your points about reading papers...after reading the abstract, the methods section is most important - how do you know the results are accurate if you don't know whether their methodology is sound? I would strongly discourage skipping to the conclusion!

4 жыл бұрын

One tip I would add is don't let the first few month impostor syndrome get you down, its an exponential learning curve! (feel free to visit my channel for some tips XD). Great video and excellent tips!