Why I did a PhD at Cambridge University

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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
  • Welcome to the first episode of Sheenanigans, where I do some random activity and chat to you about a specific topic! Today I’m wrapping up presents and sharing with you the 5 reasons why I did a PhD.
    If you’ve ever wondered why you should do a PhD, this video is for you!
    I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. So, I have a podcast ‘Dream, Girl’, where I host women from all spheres of life with varied experiences and life journeys and we look beyond the social lens to discuss everything from racism, sexism, representation and mental health. Join me every week as I chat to one of these wonderful women and let's learn how to be/support a kick-ass woman in general! I also make shorter videos where I share snippets of my life, and my life experiences, such as doing a PhD and attending OxBridge universities.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 178

  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal 3 роки тому +351

    Good stuff

    • @nithyasri2126
      @nithyasri2126 3 роки тому +2

      Ali!!!😃

    • @newbie1216
      @newbie1216 3 роки тому +2

      @@nithyasri2126 Ya ☺️

    • @khaledramadan7922
      @khaledramadan7922 3 роки тому

      Ali do you recommend doing master or phd in Cambridge or any UK university or in Germany with respect to pharmacy Which one is better?

    • @jasonsheby889
      @jasonsheby889 3 роки тому +1

      You guys live in the same house naa! why not say this in person, lol?!!

    • @piccolaradge8333
      @piccolaradge8333 3 роки тому

      It’s about tricking the UA-cam algorithm and since we want her channel to grow, we shouldn’t judge that

  • @michelleheegaard
    @michelleheegaard 3 роки тому +24

    LOVE the style of you doing something with your hands while talking about an unrelated topic. It's a nice format

  • @Akta
    @Akta 3 роки тому +4

    I love that you're gift wrapping in this, felt like I was just hanging with a friend. I found your reasons so interesting/things I wouldn't have ever thought about like being good at project management

  • @aliaslm1066
    @aliaslm1066 3 роки тому +6

    why is this very calming AND motivating at the same time

  • @fawzee_em
    @fawzee_em 3 роки тому +10

    Viewer from Mauritius here, those laid out videos are slowly becoming my favourite ones, even if it means discussing about the simplest of things to the most complex ones. Keep shining, Sheen! 👏🏼

  • @trishalagopikrishna5819
    @trishalagopikrishna5819 3 роки тому +2

    Love this video. Super informative. Waiting for your video on how to pick supervisors and the subject of interest.

  • @MyMindMe-ec3tm
    @MyMindMe-ec3tm 3 роки тому +11

    I like how confident you are and you do both things really great

  • @syedhussain6183
    @syedhussain6183 2 роки тому

    I go through almost all of your videos and they are just AMAZING.You're doing great. Thanks girl. ❤️

  • @slytherin_007
    @slytherin_007 3 роки тому +8

    You’re an inspiration for young girls. More power to you♥️

  • @aishahalling1920
    @aishahalling1920 3 роки тому

    This is so cool! Loved this video and the chat. Looking forward to the next video 🥳

  • @fdoctor79
    @fdoctor79 3 роки тому

    I truly enjoyed listening about your experiences as a PhD student. Congrats on launching your channel!

  • @radioactivepsycho101
    @radioactivepsycho101 3 роки тому

    This us a great watch with a cup of tea! Thoroughly enjoyed it

  • @sachinbhoora5106
    @sachinbhoora5106 3 роки тому +34

    This is so cool. Most people would just stare at a camera and talk to it. This is a really interesting way of doing an informative video.
    Also, it’s super productive and great use of time 😆

  • @samuelbrown9665
    @samuelbrown9665 3 роки тому +11

    This was excellent Sheen, there is not enough quality PhD content on UA-cam.

  • @evaistheway
    @evaistheway 3 роки тому +1

    This is such a timely video as I am a masters student highly considering doing a PhD. Would love to see more academia-related videos from you. Love listening to you.

  • @OxPat
    @OxPat 3 роки тому +6

    This felt quite therapeutic to watch, loved the video :)

  • @simranjeetkmann
    @simranjeetkmann 3 роки тому +73

    this was so calming to watch ngl

  • @abreshmi1
    @abreshmi1 3 роки тому +4

    I never knew much about phds before but I’ve always been curious, so this video was perfect and so therapeutic to watch you wrap presents beautifully

  • @ayeshasiddika8680
    @ayeshasiddika8680 3 роки тому +14

    You're so lovely! Please share more about your university journey. You are such an inspirational person for me❤️

  • @ayseisk7496
    @ayseisk7496 3 роки тому +14

    Im so happy that your content is not just podasts (even though i love them) It is great to hear your thoughts on different subjects as well ☺️

  • @everythingphdrelated7799
    @everythingphdrelated7799 3 роки тому +3

    loved the content. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I have just started my PhD as well and was really worried but you have put my mind to ease.

  • @Dr.anisatariq
    @Dr.anisatariq 3 роки тому +22

    Great summary! Your last point is so important too. Having the right supervisors and lab group is incredibly important as they will help push and support you towards your goals! It's amazing you had two female supervisors, it's often rare to have this, especially in STEM fields.

  • @RainaOnTheCusp
    @RainaOnTheCusp 3 роки тому

    I love this style of video!! Super interesting to hear about your experiences too🤩

  • @rinigogoi5067
    @rinigogoi5067 3 роки тому +3

    You are really inspiring♥️Thank you Dr Sheen.

  • @chakwal222
    @chakwal222 3 роки тому

    Your new follower. You were brilliant in another show with Ali. Keep going.

  • @megamero10
    @megamero10 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve genuinely enjoyed the content and the atmosphere of the video, I hope u too are enjoying it because i’d love to see your videos in my feed for years and years to come ☺️ Congrats on finishing your Phd ❤️❤️

  • @tonitalks
    @tonitalks 3 роки тому +4

    the vibes in this video are ✨immaculate✨ - loved it! i cannot hack research enough to do a PhD, but it was super interesting to hear what you thought of your PhD! 👏🏾

  • @sharks2571
    @sharks2571 3 роки тому

    This is so helpful! I'm almost done my 3rd year of undergrad, and want to do a PhD at some point, so it is so useful to get this perspective

  • @slavicamarkovic9347
    @slavicamarkovic9347 3 роки тому

    You are such a smart and kind person! Loved your video! Very best from Germany! :-)

  • @jashra1
    @jashra1 3 роки тому +2

    The most important highlight to remember is that " all of us succeed together."
    Loved the video and basically the chat which never felt- like a screen to human experience 🤩🤩

  • @katiewilkinson5593
    @katiewilkinson5593 3 роки тому +1

    Your wrapping skills are lovely Sheen and this was definitely insightful. I'm still finishing my Bachelor's, there are so many options😅🙌

  • @malaika.d
    @malaika.d 3 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this video! Can't wait to hear about your experiences in finding the right lab.

  • @ayeshasaddiqa6218
    @ayeshasaddiqa6218 3 роки тому +1

    Oh God❤️ This video is such a booster. I'll be doing my erasmus masters and then apply for PhD to Cambridge. Insha Allah Insha Allah

  • @nithyasri2126
    @nithyasri2126 3 роки тому +2

    More power to you Sheen.❤

  • @lingyin3364
    @lingyin3364 3 роки тому

    youre so inspiring Dr Sheen!! this video is also so calming, i love itttt

  • @ernarc23
    @ernarc23 3 роки тому

    I really found this helpful. Also, you are a very tidy wrapper!

  • @SerraY
    @SerraY 3 роки тому +2

    The vibes in this video were top notch, amazing information as well :)

  • @saeedanasir
    @saeedanasir 3 роки тому +1

    What an educational video. Loved it.

  • @aaleenzafar599
    @aaleenzafar599 3 роки тому +16

    Would love if you could go more into your education before PhD, and how to get into a PhD program

  • @javahub3269
    @javahub3269 3 роки тому

    Very nice video Dr Gurrib Looking forward to more collaborations with ali abdaal

  • @yogini9123
    @yogini9123 2 роки тому

    Omg did you just say “Mauritius back home”?
    I never knew you are one of us! 🇲🇺

  • @sabela.vazquez
    @sabela.vazquez 3 роки тому +1

    This was so inspiring! I admire you so much! 💙

  • @jacobsed8432
    @jacobsed8432 3 роки тому +17

    I always wondered what you do from Ali’s videos 😂 PhD in back pain that’s actually so awesome!!!!

    • @tedlovejesus
      @tedlovejesus 3 роки тому

      It’s sheen’s channel, don’t mention Ali if unnecessary 🤔

    • @jacobsed8432
      @jacobsed8432 3 роки тому +6

      @@tedlovejesus I agree 😂 he who must not be named

  • @kelvinsparky3745
    @kelvinsparky3745 3 роки тому +7

    I know this sounds weird but I think either it's a coincidence your video appeared right next to Ali's or the algorithm knows you're roommates. Also great content certainly worth a sub.

  • @shanlu9942
    @shanlu9942 3 роки тому

    Great video. Keep going Dr. Gurrib. 😊❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @MonicaEspinosa
    @MonicaEspinosa 3 роки тому +2

    This was such a lovely conversation 💛

  • @haseena1001
    @haseena1001 3 роки тому +1

    Great insights and perspective 😊
    Thank You for sharing 💖👑

  • @studysinead7804
    @studysinead7804 3 роки тому

    I love hearing you talk about your experience, as a brown girl in my first year of university it means a lot to hear perspectives from other women of color. Keep up the videos!

  • @natyclavijo113
    @natyclavijo113 3 роки тому

    I love this format (:

  • @randomniche1345
    @randomniche1345 3 роки тому +2

    I would love for you to make a video with Ali on medicine Vs. PhD!

  • @mehneikarahman411
    @mehneikarahman411 3 роки тому +1

    I literally love your accent. I would love to adapt your accent and the way you talk 😍

  • @tuluhanbozkurt3225
    @tuluhanbozkurt3225 3 роки тому +8

    I'm so envious of you being able to multitask like that; my limbs stop functioning when i try to sound smart or let alone tell a story. Btw it's been nice to learn more about you!

  • @KajolPhadnis
    @KajolPhadnis 3 роки тому +4

    You gift-wrapping is so therapeutic 😌 I like the choice of wrapping paper hehe

  • @brindapillei
    @brindapillei 3 роки тому +1

    Oh I love how you toss the trimmings on the floor so elegantly like it's a little hanky 🙌

    • @SheenGurrib
      @SheenGurrib  3 роки тому +1

      Haha thank you 🙆🏽‍♀️

  • @dannyyip
    @dannyyip 3 роки тому +11

    This is like hanging out and chatting with a friend. So relaxing :).I'd love to hear about your research. Sounds cool!

  • @jarrodsio
    @jarrodsio 3 роки тому

    lovin' the part about autonomy.

  • @free3595
    @free3595 3 роки тому +5

    I so wanted to join wrapping and doing the ribbon thing lol Anyway, I'm not taking up PhD but I cannot miss some life lessons from this type of videos.

  • @zahoosen321
    @zahoosen321 3 роки тому +7

    My only complaint is that this wasn't long enough. Loved this video!

  • @zulfiqardurrani3483
    @zulfiqardurrani3483 3 роки тому +4

    Wow amazing a PhD from Cambridge,I have plan to do PhD in Accounting and Finance from City UnivLondon or LSE if I get admission.

  • @lolaz.3485
    @lolaz.3485 3 роки тому +1

    Been wondering whether I should do PhD or not and this is insightful tho. I was told that I shouldn’t further my studies by a few people mainly because of the workloads etc and money as well. What irks me mainly is how I was told by a lecturer who taught me a class that I should stop and well somehow this video gives me a bit of a pressure to do something more of something I’m invested in.

  • @fiorylolo
    @fiorylolo 3 роки тому +8

    thank you for joining UA-cam 💞

  • @aydinnasirzadeh2190
    @aydinnasirzadeh2190 3 роки тому +4

    Another dope video by you, Sheen. And your editing skills are quite great, btw. ^_^

  • @braintomy_nerd6779
    @braintomy_nerd6779 3 роки тому

    Loved ur content ❤️❤️

  • @cohesian
    @cohesian 2 роки тому

    Man, I didnt get this experience and belongingness doing my master’s; my classmates were nasty and were always on a witch hunt of trying to prove the other person wrong during presentations etc especially if they don’t like them. And some of our supervisors didn’t even care about our research project. Great to hear u had a great experience and this amazing camaraderie during ur PHD but my master’s experience was horrendous coupled with doing it during covid, I just need a break after graduation. The toxicity and the workload caused me to burnout.

  • @uppermoonzeroo
    @uppermoonzeroo 3 роки тому +1

    I love the video , thank you

  • @sinemcelcius
    @sinemcelcius 3 роки тому +6

    Oh, Sheen, matching clothes into stationery is genius!😩

  • @bilal_mtl
    @bilal_mtl 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video!

  • @randomniche1345
    @randomniche1345 3 роки тому

    As someone who did bachelors and now starting masters in neuroscience, I always wanted to do med and I am planning on doing it after my masters. But lord do you make a PhD sound so appealing to a point where now I am questioning whether I should do it instead of med school

  • @mohadesehmohammadi2976
    @mohadesehmohammadi2976 3 роки тому +1

    You are powerful,beautiful and brilliant, god bless you 🌻💖

  • @dremb9260
    @dremb9260 3 роки тому

    Loved this!!! I could never have the stamina for a PhD 🥵 The ASMR was v relaxing 😂

    • @SheenGurrib
      @SheenGurrib  3 роки тому

      Hahaha im glad you didnt find the noise annoying ❤️

  • @volebien
    @volebien 3 роки тому +5

    Just watched Ali Abdaal video about websites and he promoted your website a bit. Got curious, checked it out and boom i saw you are from Mauritius. I'am from that island too :D, good to see mauritian progressing in the digital world and being influenced and monitored by Ali is just pure gold, sinon to ena ene accent anglais net ar toi, to coze creole xD?

    • @SheenGurrib
      @SheenGurrib  3 роки тому +5

      Haha biensur mo koz creole aussi

  • @shifazuhara8349
    @shifazuhara8349 3 роки тому

    Such an interesting video🤩
    Would have liked it more if you discussed why you chose cambridge.. such things interest me since I’m a PhD student 😅
    Keep going, girl 💯✨

  • @meriantarrayoso1851
    @meriantarrayoso1851 3 роки тому

    I saw your vid on TEDx Talks :)

  • @akritimistry615
    @akritimistry615 3 роки тому

    Hey, welcome to UA-cam! I've been watching Ali's channel for a while now and that's how I came to know about you. I must say, you started with a bang! I'm graduating high school in a month. And I'm really excited for college, Oxford has always been my dream uni (unfortunately I couldn't get into it) but hopefully some day, I will. I also want to do a PhD someday. This video is great. Lately I've been thinking of starting my own UA-cam channel, will you please let me interview you when I do?

    • @SheenGurrib
      @SheenGurrib  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, good luck with the channel let me know :)

    • @akritimistry615
      @akritimistry615 3 роки тому

      @@SheenGurrib thanks for taking out your time to read my comment and wishing me luck. I haven't started my UA-cam channel yet, I will in a few months. I'd love it, if you'd my first guest. Can I get you email so I can contact you?

  • @anyasyht
    @anyasyht 3 роки тому +2

    Love this!

  • @usersettings5134
    @usersettings5134 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Sheen,
    I just watched a video from the german UA-camr Niklas Steenfat, where he talked about all this Traditions Cambridge University has. Since you've been at Cambridge too, could you maybe tell us about your life there, and what the differences are to other Univeritys. For example he told us about the Partys and something like that. Would be very interesting to hear about your life at Cambridge.

    • @SheenGurrib
      @SheenGurrib  3 роки тому +1

      Next videos, thats the plan!

  • @mohammedsadiq7038
    @mohammedsadiq7038 2 роки тому

    thanks for sharing it

  • @nazi_n2637
    @nazi_n2637 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks! It was really helpful ! Maybe l also should go for it when I'm grown enough (I'm just 13)insha allah ! You're an inspiration Sheen api ...!😃🙏

  • @BrandonSeverin
    @BrandonSeverin 3 роки тому

    Oxford Materials? Cool! me too :) . Just found your channel, it's great.

  • @sabeehahmed5074
    @sabeehahmed5074 3 роки тому

    Dropped in for Ali's background

  • @sarahsami8773
    @sarahsami8773 3 роки тому +1

    Love it

  • @kavyasachdeva3608
    @kavyasachdeva3608 3 роки тому

    This might be the quickest 1000 subscribers I've seen.

  • @justicemp3200
    @justicemp3200 2 роки тому

    Great video for students from india and other asian countries

  • @speaktruth3891
    @speaktruth3891 3 роки тому

    Now I understand why are you a housemate of Ali Abdaal...Two most talented person together 💥

  • @jennywang6473
    @jennywang6473 3 роки тому +2

    Ok i want to know EVERYTHING about you . You are just SOSOSO well spoken and intelligent and i just want to have a cup of coffee with you and chat about life... What do you do now, as your job?

  • @newbie1216
    @newbie1216 3 роки тому +3

    1k soon ❤️

  • @safilicious
    @safilicious 3 роки тому +1

    How does one regenerate burnt skin after spilling boiling water on their fingers? Definitely didn’t happen to me while making ramen ofc. But it would be good to know.
    *Cries in pain*

  • @_notsaf
    @_notsaf 2 роки тому

    First time im hearing so much positive comments from a phD about one. Wow -

  • @Uditm1
    @Uditm1 2 роки тому

    Kindly make a video for step by step process of applying for Cambridge and Oxford as a international students like india

  • @mariamaboutouk8849
    @mariamaboutouk8849 3 роки тому

    👏🏻👏🏻

  • @novamputra4120
    @novamputra4120 2 роки тому

    the background music is really calming, may I know the music title?

  • @lenguyendieulinh5902
    @lenguyendieulinh5902 3 роки тому

    ♥️

  • @kartik.vrindavan
    @kartik.vrindavan 3 роки тому

    What did you do your phd in? I’m planning on pursuing a phd in education, it is something that Im truly trying to bring a difference in. It is the first and the last step of everything we are in life. Would love to connect with you and take guidance from you! Thank you very much

  • @achyutwadkar9552
    @achyutwadkar9552 2 роки тому

    Is there is fully funded PhD available at Cambridge University?
    Thank you.

  • @goldengirlgoldengirl7498
    @goldengirlgoldengirl7498 10 місяців тому

    Intrested

  • @waheedkhan8881
    @waheedkhan8881 2 роки тому

    Waiting for your positive response.

  • @muchyczeslawa
    @muchyczeslawa 3 роки тому

    Great video, much better than Ali's😜

  • @amnabutt5679
    @amnabutt5679 3 роки тому +1

    Hi! I want to apply for masters in cambridge. Can you guide me? If its best for global health management. Love from Pakistan

  • @Yahya-Khan
    @Yahya-Khan 3 роки тому +2

    👍

  • @HARSHLM10CR7
    @HARSHLM10CR7 3 роки тому

    Any Mechanical Engineer from India who has applied to Cambridge??? Which exam you have to clear??