PhD FIRST YEAR TIPS| 16 things to do

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  • Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
  • PhD advice for first-year PhD students. Starting a PhD and moving from taught classes to research can be lonely and it can be difficult to know what to do. Reflecting on my PhD journey and some of the challenges I have faced in these later stages, I am now sharing 16 things that you should do in the early stages of your PhD to maximise your success for the duration of your PhD. I have also included some things you should not do. I hope this video can be helpful to anyone doing a PhD or interested in doing a PhD. If you have any other tips please leave them in the comments so that we can help others on this journey.
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    Time Stamps
    Intro -- 00:00
    Research tasks -- 1:20
    Work Habits -- 12:40
    What not to do -- 14:55
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    Productivity - • PRODUCTIVITY & LIFESTYLE

КОМЕНТАРІ • 46

  • @edapharhemajoneschullai7870
    @edapharhemajoneschullai7870 Рік тому +26

    1- create file system
    2- Conduct literature review
    3- Develop your research plan
    4- Identify and complete administrative requirements
    5- Develop skills for PHD
    6- Networking with others
    7- Identify journals for publication
    8- develop writing skills
    9- develop a relationship with your supervisor
    10- Take care of yourself
    11- identify your product work
    12- establish progress markers
    13- plan financial needs and finalize funding arrangements

  • @stephanielewis7928
    @stephanielewis7928 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you!! I just enrolled in my PhD program and I am soaking up all the information I can to prepare me for a successful endeavor. I shall take heed of your advice.

  • @opeyemiosakuade5831
    @opeyemiosakuade5831 2 роки тому +1

    I love it!!! Starting my PhD in September, I'm taking in all the advice. Thank you so much. You speak so calmly too

  • @seanturner7469
    @seanturner7469 2 роки тому +1

    This video calmed me down so much. Thank you for this :)

  • @Love-gu2te
    @Love-gu2te 3 роки тому

    Very informative. Thank you so much.

  • @jessicawhitney2074
    @jessicawhitney2074 Рік тому

    This video was super helpful, thanks for taking the time to make this list!

  • @onnyhazwani
    @onnyhazwani 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for your tips and advice. I feel motivated after watching this ❤

  • @spencerbirungi4466
    @spencerbirungi4466 Рік тому

    Very helpful tips. Just finished my PhD first year, absolutely u have motivated me to move forward steadily. Cheers.

  • @siromuzi78
    @siromuzi78 5 місяців тому

    This are very important pieces of advice. Thanks a bunch

  • @ianinaharms
    @ianinaharms Рік тому

    Thank you for the vid!

  • @queentangumnji2103
    @queentangumnji2103 3 роки тому +1

    Great content, thanks for sharing

  • @mrgie9028
    @mrgie9028 11 місяців тому +1

    Good tips. Love that.

  • @chestayadav1576
    @chestayadav1576 3 роки тому

    very helpful video thank you so much.... I have just started with my PhD.

  • @seraphatar
    @seraphatar 2 роки тому +2

    Hello Courtney, thanks. I am only a Masters student on sabbatical right now but this video gave me a glimpse of what's involved in doing a Doctorate. Thanks for your clear presentation of the topic. I will probably watch your video multiple times in order for me to digest your points of discussion. I like to watch Thomas Frank's productivity videos as well but his videos are so dense with information that it can be difficult to digest in one sitting. Thanks for adding to my reservoir of info.

  • @jieqi6341
    @jieqi6341 2 роки тому

    Hi Maria,
    Thank you very much for this, it really help me to reflect on my current mindset. I am in the 5th month of my PhD study. Started getting panic because I have not got a system nor a work habit at the moment. But will started get organised, hopefully it's not too late!
    Please upload more video about your PhD study experience, thank you!!!

  • @fahadalajmi8641
    @fahadalajmi8641 Рік тому

    Thank you for these tips, I'm trying to find out what first year PhD student needs for solid start off!

  • @mstcyr84
    @mstcyr84 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for providing this content. You mentioned a reference manager. I never knew this existed. During my masters program I used word or doc with highlights and short sentences to help me identify the content. I will definitely explore this further

  • @SeunOlota
    @SeunOlota 2 місяці тому

    Profound. Thank you

  • @Youn06311
    @Youn06311 2 роки тому

    A great video thank so much

  • @spencerbirungi4466
    @spencerbirungi4466 2 роки тому

    Video extremely helpful for me. Just as a first year PhD student at Mbarara university of Science and Technology. Going through putting myself to speed of a PhD life.

  • @evelynkarkkulainen1784
    @evelynkarkkulainen1784 3 роки тому +1

    Thoughtful 🌹

  • @Katerinamelissa18
    @Katerinamelissa18 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you very very much for your advice and support.
    Having a method background is so important! 😁🙏😁

    • @NerdToFit
      @NerdToFit  3 роки тому

      Absolutely! Happy you liked the video

  • @luizajakubowska4255
    @luizajakubowska4255 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic, informative video! Thank you very much!

    • @NerdToFit
      @NerdToFit  3 роки тому

      Luiza Jakubowska 😁I’m happy that you found it helpful!

  • @faithjohnson1813
    @faithjohnson1813 3 роки тому +2

    Very helpful tips. Thank you 🙏🏽

    • @NerdToFit
      @NerdToFit  3 роки тому +1

      Happy that you found it helpful! All the best

  • @dicknsimbe5816
    @dicknsimbe5816 3 роки тому

    Thank you am as well a first year PHD student but its hard, thanks for the advice

  • @PMF2022
    @PMF2022 3 роки тому +2

    This video is very helpful, I'm just into my fifth PhD-months and still learning the best way of conducting my research. Many thanks!

    • @NerdToFit
      @NerdToFit  3 роки тому

      You got this! The Phd process is a learning process-- you will find what works best for you.

    • @user-qy8zi8hq4v
      @user-qy8zi8hq4v 3 роки тому

      Omg same

  • @PhD_Author
    @PhD_Author 3 роки тому +9

    Excellent advice, I’m in my first 6 months of my PhD and getting organised is a big challenge!

    • @NerdToFit
      @NerdToFit  3 роки тому +1

      Good luck! All the best in your research. It may feel like you are wasting time. But spending time to get organized will save you a lot of hassle in the future! What's your research?

    • @augustinewillie136
      @augustinewillie136 3 роки тому

      InstaBlaster

  • @Davide608
    @Davide608 Рік тому

    Thank you for the tip on the work/life balance, because I'd have worked as a donkey 24/7 until the mental breakdown

  • @Zakariah1971
    @Zakariah1971 Рік тому +1

    Please explain why since 1903 there are ZERO black Nobel Laureates in STEM?

  • @erandau
    @erandau 2 роки тому

    I am a PhD student in my first year. This video is highly informative and help me to plan my PhD journey. Please kindly inform the name and the author of the book you recommended to read as the sound is not clear in the video. Thank you

  • @arthurkasonde7843
    @arthurkasonde7843 3 роки тому

    What is the best advice can you give to a first year student/fresher..(bachelor degree)??

  • @sopefoluwaoluyide3529
    @sopefoluwaoluyide3529 Рік тому

    What book did you recommend we read please? Couldn't hear it so well from the video.

  • @hubertjudge4896
    @hubertjudge4896 3 роки тому +1

    Hi,
    Thanks for the excellent advice.
    You have advised me not to isolate myself in the first year of my PhD (which I am starting in May) and to stay connected. I will be doing my PhD via my university's Cloud Campus. Do you have any tips regarding how I can not isolate myself?

    • @NerdToFit
      @NerdToFit  3 роки тому

      Congratulations on the offer! And best wishes when starting. It’s really tough starting virtually and I applaud you in advance.
      I would say to get as involved as possible. If there are events such as virtual coffee mornings, try to join. Go to your research group meetings etc. It’s really easy to stick to yourself when doing distance learning. But just try to join various calls. Take advantage of the welcome week events and connect with some of the new PhDs as well

    • @hubertjudge4896
      @hubertjudge4896 3 роки тому

      @@NerdToFit Thanks Maria.
      When you say 'connect with some of the new PhDs as well', do you mean 'connect with some of the new PhD students as well?'

  • @gdjwarren2
    @gdjwarren2 9 місяців тому

    Where are you from? Your accent sounds...Caribbean.

  • @MuhammadKhalid-jw1gd
    @MuhammadKhalid-jw1gd 2 роки тому

    How many publications you have in your PhD?

  • @onesphorenduwimana5548
    @onesphorenduwimana5548 Рік тому

    Hi! Need a talk for a perdonal help!

  • @MayJones-lf1bj
    @MayJones-lf1bj 3 місяці тому

    Are you Jamaican?