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Skills No One Taught Me: What I Learned by Starting a PhD Abroad

Skills No One Taught Me: What I Learned by Starting a PhD Abroad

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The PGR Experience, Wellbeing

Skills No One Taught Me: What I Learned by Starting a PhD Abroad

In this PGR Blog post, Nitin Kumar; a Marie Skłodowska-Curie doctoral researcher exploring environmental sensing, reflects on the unexpected challenges of starting a PhD in a new country. He traces how communication, not chemistry, turned out to be his steepest learning curve, and how a candid conversation with his supervisor ("If you do not understand, ask. That is what we are here for.") changed how he approaches research entirely. From misread instructions to finding his voice in discussions, Nitin offers an honest and encouraging account of what it really takes to grow into a confident researcher abroad. If you're navigating a new academic culture, or just learning to ask for help, this one is for you.

Take The Winter Brain Break

Take The Winter Brain Break

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Wellbeing

As a PGR, it can be tricky to take time off. It’s hard to know how to go about it and then what to fill your time with. Here’s some tips on how to make the most of your winter break and how to actually take a pause.

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