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Interested in doing a PhD, but not exactly sure where to start looking for one? This article is for you. It contains the top 7 best ways to find a PhD (UK PhDs especially), including finding a funded PhD. This article is all about the best ways to find a PhD in the UK, including … Read more
Got a university offer in London? Congratulations! London is a FANTASTIC place to study! Now that you’ve got an offer, you’ll need somewhere to live. Or maybe you’ve just finished uni and are moving to London for the first time. Read on for my complete guide for the best places to live in London for … Read more
So, your paper has been accepted to a conference or you’ve got another academic speaking engagement coming up. First of all, congrats! It’s a big accomplishment, and you should feel super proud of yourself! When undertaking something as imposter syndrome-inducing as a PhD, you should DEFINITELY take time to appreciate your wins. Okay, now that … Read more
In my last place, I had a ~pesky~ property manager and I was SO worried about losing my deposit. Even though I didn’t *technically* have to deep clean my house before I moved (legally), I knew it was a good idea to make it easier to get my full deposit back, and that I should … Read more
I’ve had a lot of experience moving house in London— I’ve lived in almost 10 places since I moved here (I moved around a LOT the first few months I moved here until I found a permanent place). I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in the process. In this article, I’ll share the top … Read more
So, I’m now a year and a half into my PhD and, let me tell you, academia is a STRANGE beast. I encountered some of this during my master’s degree as well, but it certainly feels amplified when doing a PhD. Here’s what I wish I knew starting my PhD (almost two years ago now!). … Read more
I get it. London is EXPENSIVE. But it doesn’t have to be! I’ve been successfully living on just my PhD stipend (which, I’ll tell you, isn’t much) for a year since I was laid off from my part-time job. Here are the best 7 ways to save money living in London (including ways to save … Read more
I remember as an undergrad (and even as a master’s!) student thinking that it took me FOREVER to read academic articles and that I’d never learn how to read journal articles effectively. Also, once I read them, oftentimes I felt like I didn’t understand or retain anything and like I was just wasting my time. … Read more
People on the internet are always going on about how important self care is, but how do you actually practice self care? This article contains ideas for self care and tips for including more self care in your life. So, if you’re a student or young professional who needs more self care in your life, … Read more
The reality is finally sinking in—I’m going to be teaching and taking online classes for the foreseeable future. A lot of my students have asked me about my top tips for online classes. As someone who’s teaching and taking them simultaneously, I feel I have a unique perspective on the issue. Personally, I’ve even come … Read more