Support for a PhD Student As someone who’s been walking these PhD streets for just over seven months now, I think I’m starting to get … Read more
Tag: Canterbury
Ebbs and flows
When I first started this blog series, I made an outline of themes I wanted to explore over the term—just to capture my experiences as … Read more
A post for prospective Chemistry PhD students
Welcome back to my PhDiary (if you’re a returning guest), and well, Hello! If this is your first time 😊 As I write this, I’m … Read more
Canterbury highlights: from the perspective of an international PhD student
One thing I’ve learned about being back in full-time studies (after spending a couple of years working in the industry) is that the best way … Read more
Life as an international student
As you can probably imagine, pursuing a PhD in a field like chemistry can be intense, and this blog series is one way I decompress—while … Read more
Supervisor relationships and being a PhD student
One of the main reasons I chose to study at the University of Kent was my current supervisor’s expertise and excellence. By chance, I entered … Read more
Four months of a Chemistry PhD
Its like one of those moments in life where it feels like you’re standing at the peak of a mountain, looking at the wide world … Read more
A day in the life of a PhD researcher (and the surprises along the way)
So, here’s the deal: if you’re thinking about diving into a PhD, you might be wondering what your day-to-day will look like. For most people, … Read more