PhD is so much harder than a full time job because you completely own every project and you have no other team member to rely on as everyone is struggling under the weight of their own project. There is just so much uncertainty and work. You are allowed to feel this overwhelmed. Order some nice food. Get through tomorrow's class then take the afternoon off and get back to it in the evening. You've got this!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awwww thank you!!! That’s really really kind of you to say!

@MartinGarthwaite

3 ай бұрын

@@veekativhu_ Seriously a PhD is on another level of being lonely. You are in the USA I take it, so you have that taught element?

@loujon191

2 ай бұрын

Nah. Nope

You are probably burned out. You start to lose interest in what you love. At this point, you need a break, and that is okay. Use your break time to fully connect with your support system (family, friends, and God). Make sure you believe and trust that everything will be alright. I have been there before, so do not feel you are the problem. The process is very difficult. You got this girl. You are truly inspiring many. And I appreciate the fact that you shared the challenging part. So people do not think it is all roses.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

This is really great advice !!! I appreciate it! And I see what you’re saying. Slowly but surely we will get there! 💛

If you don’t see it, we will make you see it. Don’t let that one paper destroy all the things you have done so far.

@salomeyaddo6427

3 ай бұрын

Hmm, I am about to resubmit a rejected paper😢

@pandaseal1611

3 ай бұрын

@@salomeyaddo6427good luck I’m sure it’ll go great 😊

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awwwwww this is KIND!!!!!!! Thank youuuuu

VEE, you SLAYED oxford and harvard!!! Girl, C'MON!!!!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awww, thank you!!! 💛💛💛

Vee this is a common way to feel when doing a PhD! It is a marathon, not a sprint. It's also fine not to be 100% sure about your dissertation topic. I will be graduating in May after doing a PhD for 6 years and I still have no idea if my dissertation topic makes sense or is important to anyone else. My favorite piece of PhD advice is "the BEST dissertation is a COMPLETED dissertation". Your main job at this stage is to get broad knowledge of the different research areas in your field and get training in research methodology. Please don't feel like your dissertation topic will define your entire future. You need to finish A dissertation, to get your PhD. Other things, like publishing articles and the network you make during your PhD, have a much bigger impact on what your post-PhD future will be. I think your resume as it stands has already set you up for mega success, but if you haven't yet, join the Comparative and International Education Society and attend their annual conference and network with their special interest groups. Be gentle with yourself. It will take longer than you think, but you can do it if this is what you decide you want to do.

@kingsfordonyina2101

3 ай бұрын

Well said. Figuring out a dissertation topic is not a swing to hit Goliath. It takes time and patience till everything unravels.

@maneskinnnnn7190

3 ай бұрын

do you have classes lectures while doing a phd like with a degree? i thought it was all just independent work

@mestiza1988

3 ай бұрын

@@maneskinnnnn7190 Every program or university is different. There are also differences by country. My PhD is in linguistics and I did it in the US, but my masters degree was done in one year in the UK. The first two years of my US PhD were for classes. After this you take a comprehensive exam, then you have an oral proposal hearing for your independent research project. Once your proposal is approved, then you start fieldwork for your independent research project. PhD programs in the US tend to be longer than elsewhere. There are pros and cons to this I think. Pros: More time to work on getting papers published. Cons: If you have no funding or your funding ends after 4 years, you will have to work and do research/write up the research, which is stressful and tricky, but not impossible. Your methodology and data collection will also determine how long your PhD will take. If you are spending a year in the field doing an ethnography (which is common in my program) then it will take 5-6+ years. If you are working with data that someone else collected and just doing a new kind of analysis, then this would be a much shorter project and the PhD can be done in 3-4 years. I transferred as many credits as I could from my UK Masters to cover the class requirements in my PhD, but with the pandemic and schools being closed it still took 6 years. Without the pandemic I might have been able to complete my degree in 5 years.

@mestiza1988

3 ай бұрын

@@maneskinnnnn7190 Every program or university is different. There are also differences by country. My PhD is in linguistics and I did it in the US, but my masters degree was done in one year in the UK. The first two years of my US PhD were for classes. After this you take a comprehensive exam, then you have an oral proposal hearing for your independent research project. Once your proposal is approved, then you start fieldwork for your independent research project. PhD programs in the US tend to be longer than elsewhere, there are pros and cons to this I think. Pros: More time to work on getting papers published. Cons: If you have no funding or your funding ends after 4 years, you will have to work and do research/write up the research which is stressful and tricky but not impossible.

@mestiza1988

3 ай бұрын

@@maneskinnnnn7190 Every program or university is different. There are also differences by country. My PhD is in linguistics and I did it in the US, but my masters degree was done in one year in the UK. The first two years of my US PhD were for classes. After this you take a comprehensive exam, then you have an oral proposal hearing for your independent research project. Once your proposal is approved, then you start fieldwork for your independent research project. PhD programs in the US tend to be longer than elsewhere, there are pros and cons to this I think. Pros: More time to work on getting papers published. Cons: If you have no funding or your funding ends after 4 years, you will have to work and do research/write up the research which is stressful and tricky but not impossible.

As a 2nd year Ph.D. student, I firmly believe that the first year of any Ph.D. program is just universally awful. Regardless of discipline, professional experience, or even coming in with a master's degree. The first year just sucks and involves a lot of crying. I almost quit multiple times my first year lol. But you are worthy and capable, and you WILL make it through this year. We all believe in you

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

I hate that it’s just the norm of the first year. But I also totally understand why! This is the world of PhD ! But awww thank you for the sweeeeeeetttest words ever!

@christalkim2076

3 ай бұрын

Hello! Same experience here. First year was AWFUL! So depressing, so lonely, so overwhelming. It took me a year to understand how my brain works, what I found stimulating, create tangible small goals and have a life outside of my PhD. The second year was sooo much better. Hang in there, you got this! Personally, as someone who enjoys team work and practical stuff, I found freelance work really helped me during the first year: social connection, easily achievable goals (hence a sense of accomplishment). Best of luck!

@MrX_TV

3 ай бұрын

The year before your submission year is the worst. The first is pretty bad in terms of feeling lost or overwhelmed because you worrry you might not be good enough. But everyone keeps reminding you that this is normal and everyone feels this. In the penultimate year you start feeling it all over again but this time others start agreeing with you. Your university doesn't want you to submit and fail, if you're having serious doubts they will encourage you to drop out or prove you're up to it. The reality is that if you've made it to the penultimate year you can do it. It's the same as 1st year anxiety but people are less nice about it.

@Goals996

2 ай бұрын

How much do you make with your field from a PH.D I am interested

@remonstera

2 ай бұрын

This makes me feel a lot better, I’m a first year and I hate it here

You’re amazing and you can do anything even if it’s hard. If you don’t want to do something, it’s fine, but if you want to, you’re more than good enough.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 💛💛💛

Watching this while panic doing my dishes and cleaning my house at midnight on a Sunday… I’m in my third year of my PhD and these overwhelmed moments happen, and sometimes they happen a lot! But you need to allow yourself to feel it and just pick yourself up the next day and keep going - it’s a marathon NOT a sprint. Sending love and support

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

"it’s a marathon NOT a sprint" .. YOU DID NOT TELL A LIE!! Thank you for the support bestie!!💛💛💛

Hello Vee! What you're feeling truly resonated with me! I got my PhD in 2022 and, in retrospective, feeling lost/inadequate is 100% part of the process, especially during your first year! You're only 6 months in, the best advice I would give is to EMBRACE these feelings, the uncertainty. The vast majority of 1st year PhD students are lost (in my experience, from asking around 😊). Take it one step at a time!

@blessedforfavour

3 ай бұрын

Came here to say just this. Got my PhD in 2019. Imposter syndrome is 100% a real thing.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing such good advice! I truly appreciate it 💛💛💛

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

@@blessedforfavour It really is!!!

Props for showing your vulnerability. Its ok to vent. Perhaps this is the cartharsis you need. Hopefully things will get better.🙏

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you bestie!! And I am feeling a better now 💛💛💛

@GirlPink-yt3dj

3 ай бұрын

@veekativhu_ No worries, sis👍 I'm glad you're better! 🫶💛

Thank you for showing this side of you. Praying you receive the grace to finish your PHD. You will be fine.

I’m in the second year of my PhD, and everything you said in this video resonates with me. I’m also going through an ebb with my program. There’s a great deal of uncertainty and unknowingness in researching a PhD dissertation. It’s a lot of responsibility and pressure to push the boundaries of human knowledge. That easily leads to feelings of inadequacy and imposter syndrome. All this being said, remember that you’re capable of this work, and that’s why you’re here. This is the toughest rodeo I’ve ever been in too. You’re absolutely not alone - you have an academic family in the comments who understand, relate to, and empathize with you. :)

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

I am glad to know that I am not alone in how I am feeling!! and thank you for the reminders!! Same to you too, keep going!! You are in your second year already!! You will be done before you know it. Rooting for you :) xx

I'm in the middle of my second PhD year and what you're describing is pretty normal for pretty much everyone doing a PhD. A PhD is not a bachelor's degree, not even a master's degree, it's something very very different and very different type of work. Take time off, your brain NEEDS breaks to function and don't beat yourself up too much. Cry, eat some comfort food, sleep a full night and then everything will look so much brighter. But also, because I feel it is important to say especially to high achieving people: it's also okay if you truly truly truly don't want to finish the PhD, then it's totally okay. You don't have to do it just to prove you can do it. If it doesn't bring you joy, don't force it. All the best ❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reassurance, in my heart I know that deep down I really want to do this and I know I can but I do have days when I am just overwhelmed. It has made me feel better reading through all of the comments and finding that it is normal to feel how I feel right now. I will be having a much needed reset for sure 💛💛💛

Your videos always motivate me when I am burnt out from my college! You can do this! Sending lovee❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awww I am glad to hear that!! Keep going and thank you!! 💛💛💛

I am so so glad you are doing this video. I am also seven months into my PhD program and I have been feeling overwhelmed the past two and a half months. Doing a PhD is just A LOT! The stress, the feedback, the million things to do, the readings, presentations, it's crazy. However, I am grateful that I have received so much support from my advisors and other students in my department who not only validate me but also motivate me to keep going. Keep going ! You are one of the people who motivated me to go to grad school when I was doing my applications in Kenya and now I am here ! It is difficult. One of the hardest things to do but I truly believe that YOU CAN DO IT VEE ! Prioritize your wellbeing and then keep going!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

It is such a shame that majority of us PhD students are going through this awful feeling!! I am happy that you have good support systems in place. Amen to that, we will keep going!! There is no giving up around here. And wow I am glad to hear that I contributed to your journey 💛

Hey beautiful ! I haven’t completely watched your video yet but hang in there. I’m a physicist (medical physicist to be exact) and I’ll be starting the last year of my PhD soon. In the beginning, I struggled to find a research lab, it was in the midst of the pandemic, I was on therapy and for the first time ever I lost my passion for physics. It sucked and all of the big things I had to accomplish to get this degree seemed wild and too much . Fast forward to now, I’ve gotten my masters, I found the best mentor in God’s timing and I’ve accomplished some AMAZING things! Met goals that felt unbelievable 🥰 My passion for the field was also restored. Very soon I’ll be a doctor, physicists and research physician working at one of the top #2 hospitals in the nation. I’m rooting for you♥️ Make sure to always make time for YOU. It completely eliminates burnout for me. I picked up so many hobbies along this journey. I don’t work a ton and still get my research done. Mind you I’m doing research in both neurology/radiation oncology and STILL make time to golf, garden etc. Don’t beat yourself up if things don’t go by “the plan”. Just pivot and adjust. It’ll get done. What you are experiencing is just part of the growing pains of getting a PhD. I can truly say that for me, my experience has been a 10/10 still

Update: She is receiving an HONORARY DOCTORATE ❤🎉

If you find yourself in the position of having to do reading or going to bed then always go to bed. Unless you have a fixed deadline that you must meet or you'll fail the whole PhD then choose rest and sleep over study/preparation. The university will put pressure on you because they're more worried about students doing nothing for long periods of time. They mean well but sometimes they pile on too much stress. No-one wants to see students in tears because they need sleep but have to study. PhDs are a marathon not a sprint.

You can do it, sis. Just keep moving forward. At one point in my doctoral journey I asked myself if it was okay to quit. I was a full time executive opening a brand new hospital, I was going through a divorce and I was a full time student. 40% of my hair fell out. I had an ulcer. My hand would tremor randomly throughout the day. I legitimately thought about quitting because it was too much. And I nearly did, until I asked myself if I thought I would regret it a year later. I knew I would, so I just kept going one day at a time. Over a decade later, I’m so grateful that I did. Be gentle with yourself. You’re stronger than you feel. ❤

Oh Vee, I'm sorry to hear this. I just wanted to say how fascinated I am by what you do. You just never fail to impress anyone! I'm so proud of you and remember life is full of highs but also lows. Sometimes it's easy to forget that (trust me it takes a half marathon to remind myself that). It's all worth it in the end. You're such an inspiration. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade (no matter how low life may feel at the moment). You can do this, Vee! ❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awwww thank you so much for the support!! and it looks like I am making lemonade because I will not be giving up!! Thank you for the love!! 💛💛

You are so incredibly brave to put this out here and make others feel validated. You got this! ❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Thank you for being vulnerable and showing this side of your lifestyle/education. Girl, you've already done enough. As a student nurse who works full-time hours, I know a thing or two about burnout. Take a break, you deserve it mentally and physically - sending love and light x

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you bestie!! and sending you love too!! I hope your studies are going well 💛

Thank you for your vulnerability! You are totally capable of all that you wish to have. Also, the fact that you mentioned your period is coming soon, girl the hormones are real!! And that made me feel more valid too when mine is coming up so thank you for sharing. Wishing you well! And you got this 🫶🏼

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Honestly the period coming just makes me extra sensitive haha. Thank you for the support

definitely sending you love and lots of restful energy!! phd is no joke -- the tough times are certainly tough, and you can do this! thanks for feeling safe enough to talk about this bc it's so real

Definitely feeling it, and thank you so much for sharing this literally. I am in my last semester of my Master’s Degree and I felt so deeply in part you say ‘I can’t even go to bed cause I have things to do ‘ . I am so sorry you feel like this really, but I know that we will finish these degrees!! 🌸🌸 and if you would like to take a break it’s okay too!! It does not define you , will never define you , I am glad you exist as a human being, and that simply enough. Just existing , take care Vee ❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! and I promise to prioritise taking some time out when needed. Thank you for the words of encouragement, I appreciate it 💛💛💛

Similar to you, I am a undergrad student at Cambridge uni and the up-down feeling resonates with me so much. Feeling like drowning, and a paper that didnt so well, and ending up feeling lost. Questioning oneself. Doubt. Hopelessness. Tiredness. I am approaching my first year finals and I just feel that theres just so much unknown. I just want to let you know that your video spoke to me so much.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awww bestie, I am sorry to hear that you are feeling the same too because it is not a nice feeling!! The comments section are an indication that we are not alone. Having good support systems in place is key during this journey, so I hope you have that. Thank you for the love 💛

Vee you can do this!!! Call Malala, have an icecream, rest and breathe and then you touch this computer and those papers and you continue your phd. If there is a girl on internet that can rock a phd that girl is you Vee. 🍃🌸

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awwww!! THIS made my day!!! I totally agree maybe that is exactly what I need. Thank you for believing in me bestie!! Love youuuu 💛💛💛💛

it feels like our academic journeys are connected, it's so cool. i used to watch your essay crisis videos going into highschool and now im starting uni, and you're doing your phd. its genuinely so inspiring !!!

You’re so real for posting this Vee❤ I had a mental breakdown moment 2 months ago cause of my masters and everything feeling like too much. But IT GETS BETTER ! You’re amazing, keep pushing and taking care of yourself ✨

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Oh no!! I hope that you are doing better now? And thank youuu!!!! 💛💛💛💛

I also started a PhD in another country exactly 6 months ago, and man has it been hard! I also felt super overwhelmed and inadequate the last week. I guess it’s a part of the process but very difficult to handle. So you’re not alone! I don’t have any tips or anything as I’m still going through it, but my plan is to work much harder on being kinder to myself, but that’s gonna be a whole process onto its own. I do have to say, it’s reassuring to see you feel this way too, as you normally seem to have it under control!

@blessedforfavour

3 ай бұрын

I did my PhD in another country. Got it in 2019. Here to tell you you're doing great. Always remember that you are worth it it may not feel like it now but you've got this. You're entitled to feel this way at the start of your journey, just know it doesn't last. Please find a supportive group of friends and preferably people that are a bit ahead of you in the journey it helps to hear from others that have been through it so you don't feel as alone, especially when you're away from home, family and friends. You've got this ❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

We are totally in the same boat and you made some really good points here!! It is a journey and you have to take each day as it comes. The comments section is great! it has shown me that we are not alone, a lot of us feel like this. Good luck with your studies!! I hope it goes well xx

You are going to be able to finish it babe. God is with you. Honestly I pray you receive strength to carry on. You are amazing and more than capable.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Amen to this, I receive this prayer!!! 💛💛💛💛

You're doing such an amazing job Vee! It's so easy to feel down sometimes... remember how you felt during your 1st degree and your Masters degree too? (I know they're all completely different) but you came out ON TOP! We're all rooting and praying for you! 🙏🏾

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awww thank you for the reminder and you are absolutely right!!!

Hey girl, I honestly love that you show the rough side of being a student - it's so important! I've been having a busy week and totally get where you're coming from! I know it's hard, but you'll make it through this! 💞💞💞

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! xxx

You've got this!! I hope you can get some time off! We rooting for you girl 💪

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! and yess I am definitely going to take some time out xx

Vee, you’re doing something hard and also incredibly special! I have my oral defense coming up and I spent the first two years without a clue what I was doing. I spent some extra time reading dissertations/studies similar to mine (or even just topic searches that peaked my interests.) It helped me hone in on the topics and/or themes that I wanted to build upon. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself and take breaks. Give your mind time to “play” in the library. See where it takes you! Best wishes and congratulations on your journey! Proud of you Vee!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reminder!! I appreciate it. And hahha I like that!! play time in the library that is defo a bit of me!! 💛💛💛

Vee this is how I feel too .. stay strong girl, you’re loved ❣️

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you bestie!! 💛

It's honestly okay Vee, you're human, I've had those days too. The best advice I could give you is to just take things one step at a time, don't think about things too much. It's great that you have your to-do lists, just try to do the next thing that's before you and before you know it, things will be clearer. Sending you lots of love, hugs, and blessings🥰😇

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! xxx

You are so valid for this and we're all glad you have a place to talk about these things

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 💛💛💛

Hi Vee, thank-you for being so vulnerable it means so much to see that we are all human and don't always have it together. Definitely feeling a similar way to you right now. You've got this girl!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Yes 100% I have my off days too!! and it we should all normalise that being a student is journey that is full of ups and downs 💛

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome bestie!! I love being transparent with you all and I am glad that it helps xx

Vee, I'm proud of you for how you let yourself process your feelings rather than bury them by "pushing through" or "working harder." I believe you're in a growth period as a PhD student and feeling the stretch while also managing all your commitments. Seasons like this come and go, and God will give you the wisdom and guidance on how to steward it or if adjustments need to be made. You'll be graduating in the near future with a big smile remembering how this period only made your beautiful story even more powerful.❤ Stay encouraged. You're more than a conqueror. God didn't bring you this far to drop you!✝️

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Amen to this!!! With God by my side how can I fail?? Thank you for the words of encouragement!! I appreciate it 💛💛💛

I get burned out at times but i try to remember…yesterday is gone, tomorrow doesn’t even exist and all we really have to focus on is today. Just try to stay focused on today whenever you feel overwhelmed. ❤❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

You did not tell a lie!!! Love this, thank you xxx

This sounds like me the past few months, just about to finish my BA (HONS) degree which I know is a few levels below PHD but the burn out is the same. It's really important to take care of your self and rest and do things that bring you joy. I've found it very difficult to push on due to burn out. A 7 hour class when you're feeling like that must have just been so, so hard. I probably would have walked out. Take care of yourself please, so many of my class are in the midst of burn out because of so many things that have happened. It's vital and important to ensure your physiological needs are met to continue with studies. Sending love and hugs your way!!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Hey bestie!! You are right, I need to prioritise self care more. I guess this is a journey and I am learning as I go along. Thank you for the support 💛💛💛

Sending you so so much love Vee!❤ God cannot give you something you cannot handle. You are qualified, you are meant to be where you are supposed to be, and you got this!! You are such an inspiration for many but remember you cannot give from an empty cup. Take some time to rest if you need it and remember that God is always guiding you through it all! He has amazing plans of prosperity for you!!❤️we believe in you so much!!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! And I totally agree with you, I need a reset because I cannot pour from an empty cup 💛💛💛

Thank you so much for always being transparent and showing us the hard parts of the journey as well. It's so easy to overglorify certain career paths and you really are doing something so great here! Stay strong❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome bestie!! and it is important for me to share my journey with you all although it is not always easy to do so because of how vulnerable I may be feeling in the moment 💛💛💛

Vee, I’ll tell you this as we all care for you so much - you are 100% in burnout. Please for the sake of your health, rest WITHOUT the guilt ❤ your body is trying desperately to tell you this (as someone with a chronic health condition and regular burnouts, this is exactly what they look like, to the letter - we can be doing amazing, but everything feels too much and everything becomes so much harder and our body is just run down) - please take a few days to rest, don’t do what I used to do and push through, it’ll only hit you worse in a few days if you try ❤ you got this!! P.s. yes the guilt is hard to ignore but put you first ❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reminder, sometimes I think it is important to be reminded that its okay to take some time out without feeling guilty because burn out really is real!! Thank you for sharing 💛💛💛

Stay strong Vee. You can succeed in this

You got this Vee! It's really okay to let the tears out ❤❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 💛💛

Vee, you are our source of inspiration. Thanks to you I developed a levelled-up version of myself that I didn't know. Every single day I'm trying to do my best at everything, because I know that Vee Kativhu has made the impossible possible and, in addition to that, she has the guts to be unapologetically herself! Love from Italy Vee. Shine bright and remember what you've done to be there

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awwwww!!! This is super sweet!! Thank you for your kind words and encouragement!! Sending you love!!! 💛

Hey hun, I hope everything gets better for you, sending you a big warm hug 🌻

You're allowed to say and feel whatever you feel! Some days you'll be on top of the world, and some days you won't be and that is okay! Please remember to give yourself grace and kindness, and remember to look after yourself throughout this process. Sending all the love and positive vibes, Vee ❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Amen to this!! Thank you for leaving a comment 💛💛💛

It's okay girllllll ❤❤❤ life can seem rough sometimes but you got this !!! I believe in youuu ✨

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for supporting me!! 💛💛💛

@bekind_77

3 ай бұрын

@@veekativhu_ always dear!!❤️❤️

I feel the same right now as a senior Vee, I just don't know how I am going to wrap up everything. But everything will be in its right place, hope everything gets better on your end

I often feel like this but about every day regular things and I admire you for all you have achieved in your young life and I am rooting for you! 🎉❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awwww thank you so much for the love and support!! 💛💛💛

You got this Vee!! ❤❤❤

you got this! this too shall pass, push through love!!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

thank you so much 💛💛💛

It's going to be okay honey❤God is with you all the time. Love and light.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 💛

I’m 6 years into a PhD and still don’t know how I even got here. I completely shutdown during the pandemic years, and I’m only now pulling myself out of that state. That mini-ramble to say, the emotional roller coaster is real. My initial department director always said to the grads, “you’ve never written a dissertation/thesis, why would I expect you to know how to do it perfectly your first time?” Her reminders really helped me when the imposter syndrome would hit. One step at a time and one day at a time!

Sending you love vee. God's gat you!

Keep pushing .❤🇿🇼 You got this girl!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 💛💛💛

You got this Vee ❤. You are doing great, we all have down days, it’s okay.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💛💛💛

Vee you're a star❤ We love you. Keep pushing. Thank you for sharing your experience and putting it all out there. I'm considering doing a PhD and I'm glad this is helping me too. Even when you're feeling down you're helping🥺❤️❤️❤️

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! and I am glad that my videos are motivating you to go for what you want to do!! 💛💛💛

Hi Vee, I believe in you, it's ok too feel like this and normal. I'm soon halfway in my phd journey and I understand how you feel. ❤️ You're amazing, and will push through 😊❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

I am not alone .. thank you for the encouragement!! I am rooting for us 💛💛💛

Hey Vee, I completely understand how you feel, your reasons are valid but you’ve got this!! take a break, remind yourself why you doing this. You can do anything you put your mind to!! Sending you hugs and kisses

As a PhD candidate at the tail end of my program, you can do it!! It can be challenging at times, but keep your ultimate goal and your “why” in the forefront. You can do it! ❤️ good luck with the rest of the school year / your program. Remember to take care of yourself!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! And yes yes, I will remind myself to prioritise self care always!! 💛💛💛

Sending love and good energy to you, Vee ✨️💜

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the love and support 💛💛💛

This seems like such a cathartic vent and it seems you have a lot on your plate. It’s perfectly normal to feel this way on a phd and you of all people really strike me as someone who can push push push. U got this! We’re all here for u!

You have every right to tell us you are not doing great and in fact, it's healthy that you are doing so. Please don't feel bad, like many of us, you are experiencing a normal reaction to doing a lot at the same time and that is burn out. Take it easy and take good care of yourself. But please don't give up and also consider therapy to help you navigate through the emotions and shortcomings that you are experiencing. We are always here and rooting for your success.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awww thank you for the support!! Honestly so overwhelmed by all of the love and comments!! I promise to look after myself. Thank you for rooting for me!!! That means the world to me xxx

I just found you on KZread I follow you on IG. Thank God to the algorithm because I didn’t know you weee on these KZread streets. I am feeling very overwhelmed with school right now and I am happy to have you as someone to hold me accountable and keep me going ❤

Hi sweet Vee! You are doing amazingly well!! And all of your feelings are 100% valid! I’m not sure about the timeline of your program, but I’m in year 3 of my doctoral program (in higher education) and I am only just now narrowing down my dissertation topic. I was stressed too but my advisor assured me that I was not behind! The doc program has been really good for me too in that it has helped free me from the perfectionism that has had such a tight grip on me for so long. Sometimes all you can do is your best. Write. Write. Write. Submit and move on. But I know that’s easier said than done. 💗 You are just starting your journey! Hang in there beautiful! Make sure to take it day by day and take plenty of time to rest if you need to.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reminder that it is important for me not to be so hard on myself because I do sometimes fall into that trap! Thank you for sharing your own experience, really helpful! And makes me feel better knowing that I am not alone in how I feel sometimes 💛💛

Girl. You gonna be okay! You gonna be Great!!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you girl!! 💛💛💛

Awww vee sending you lots of hugs 🫂 . This video will prepare all of us desiring to pursue a PhD 😩

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! and I hope so!! 💛💛💛💛

Hi Vee, you've got this! The journey is difficult because it is where you are meant to be. One day, you will look back at the challenges and be grateful you didn't give up. I don't know what it feels like to be in your shoes, but you've got this! You are human so tiredness is often a part of the journey so don't be too hard on yourself. Lots of love from South Africa.🥰💫🙏

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awww thank you so much!! I appreciate you!!! 💛💛💛💛💛

Everything will be ok, Vee. You got this. ❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 💛💛💛

girl you can do it! we believe in you no matter what

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you girl!! 💛💛💛

Give yourself grace. You can do this. One thing at a time. It always helps me to put on a sad movie scene that always makes me cry so I get the catharsis of a good cry. Then I can take a moment to feel okay about not feeling okay, and it lets me be able to focus on the next task at hand. It also helps me to imagine that I am making the decision to drop out of the class/degree. Sure I would feel relieved right now, but what about later? Whatever you do, we believe in you. You’ve got this.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

I love this!! Thank you for sharing, you definitely had me thinking that sometimes feelings can be temporary so it is important take some time out before making decisions that we may potentially regret. I guess it is all about having coping mechanisms in place to help when the off days do happen xx

Hi Vee, I just want say you are an inspiration to me as a young girl and have encouraged me to aim for the sky especially towards my academics. I’ve watched you go from undergrad, masters and now phd. I just want say what are experiencing is actually the most beautiful part of the journey and if you don’t find it hard that would be a surprise. But please don’t forget when it’s harder, you get better. I a, or saying don’t have high expectations but don’t let them drown you or pressure. You are in control not these things and you can do it ❤❤.

You’ve got this Vee❤️ And you have our prayers ❤️🥰

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 💛💛

I love you so much Vee ❤️ I believe in you that you will overcome all this! You're strong! Everything will be fine! We're with you! You got this, Vee! Fighting✊🏼❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awww love you too bestie and thank you for rooting for me!! 💛💛💛💛

@kgdskb

3 ай бұрын

@@veekativhu_ I will always root for you, do one thing for us Vee, never ever give up on your PhD! You've come halfway strong and you will get through it all strong, I believe in you! BUT DON'T YOU DARE GIVE UP! It's easy to say, I know~~ but I want you to NEVER GIVE UP! YOU GOT THIS BESTIE! YOU CAN AND YOU WILL! ✊🏼💛

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

@@kgdskb awwww thats so sweet of you!!! Thank you for sticking around bestie 💛💛💛💛

@kgdskb

3 ай бұрын

@@veekativhu_ Always, Vee! You're very welcome! 💛💛💛

We love YOUUU VEE you have the right to feeling the way you do , you are human and you worked sooooooooooooo hard your all life and we are aware of it , honestly your reaction in this video is more how a human being react then what you usualy do, which reassure me 😂cause YOU ARE ALWAYS PERFECT even to perfect , it just put a tool on your mental health you want to make us proud and your family and yourself ❤❤❤ but remember we love you for who you are if tomorow you wake up and want to quit we will follow you ❤❤❤❤ YOU ACCOMPLISHED SOOO MUCH AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE DON'T WORRY

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement!! And to be honest, I am not perfect and I guess you all don't always see the reality of what goes on in my everyday life as I do not always capture it to post online. I promise you I am just like any other student, I have my good days and bad days too. I usually lean on my friends and family for support so they are always aware of the full picture. I will try my best to capture more moments like this video. Sending you love 💛💛💛💛

Oh Vee, keep your head up. We all go through it You will come out on the other side ❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💛💛

You got this agemate🕯️🕯️ Just keep pushing..Incase you didn't know, you keep me going❤️

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awwww thank you!! I am rooting for you too bestie 💛

It's a human thing, we get overwhelmed

Currently doing my Bar course and I can so much relate to all the feelings here. But Nonetheless I cannot wait to go as far as PHD. You inspire me alot and we aren't giving up dear! Hang in there

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awww this is so cute!! thank you!! I am rooting for us, we can't give up 💛💛💛

Aww you’re strengthened Vee 🫂💕

Thank you for sharing your vulnerability. Your honesty and processing of what you need to do. Take care. God bless.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome, happy that I am sharing my journey 💛💛💛💛💛

Let it out baby girl, every thing is gonna be alright. Your tears have just watered all your future plans and they will flourish. You are great and you will do no less 🎉🎉 Give yourself grace❤❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💛💛💛

you can definitely do this, we all believe in you!!!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Awwww that's so sweet!! thank you 💛💛💛

I appreciate your honesty. So many people focus on success and productivity without sharing the reality of stressors, feeling overwhelmed and inadequate which are all real factors when working on our goals. I’m sorry you’re feeling low but as others have commented doing a PhD is not an easy process. Please be gentle be so with yourself. You’re doing your best, just remember to take one day at a time and to be kind to yourself. As someone else commented it’s a marathon not a sprint and we are here to encourage you to keep going. That said please don’t put additional pressure on yourself thinking your audience expects you to be perfect. Far from it I believe we simply want the best for you whatever that is! Hopefully by the time you’re reading this you’re feeling better. Also consider working with a licensed therapist or an academic coach to support you emotionally. Wishing you all the best. x

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Honestly the comments section is making me feel so much better and I am glad I shared this video. And I am super lucky to have a great support system around me for when I m feel like this. They also remind me that it is important for me to take some time out whenever I feel stressed and overwhelmed. If I didn't have a support system I would definitely reach out to services around my university because they also offer great support. Thank you for the love 💛💛💛

NEVER GIVE UP VEE!!!!!!!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

I won't I promise 💛💛

@kgdskb

3 ай бұрын

@@veekativhu_ YESSS!!!! ✊🏼💛

Vee, your feelings resonate with me when I was in my masters program and now as a third year teacher. I’m sure a PhD is 10x the work load. Breathe, you’re doing incredible. I look up to you and I appreciate sharing your vulnerability with us.

Getting my period too and I just feel like crying, clothes all over, everything just feels like it's crumbling. If you have PMS I suggest planning things around it😅 make sure i have saved money for a nice meal, rent a favourite movie etc. PhD wise it's okay to not know what direction you want to go in, passion can be heartbreaking like that. What has worked for me is picking one thing and involving myself somehow in the other thing. I wanted to be a teacher but i also wanted to work work. Now i work work and teach on the side. Your PhD is super important but it will not define what you can or cannot do in future!

Oh Vee, we love you! Keep cheer ❤

You are the best!! ♥️♥️

As a 3rd year PhD student, know that you’re not alone! Your feelings are valid. It is the hardest thing but you will make it through! ❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

💛💛💛💛💛

You can do it, you will get thrue it lots of love ❤❤❤

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! 💛💛💛💛

Thank you so much for sharing Vee❤️

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

and thank you for the support!! 💛💛

Sis I believe in you. You can finish the phd dont doubt that!!❤ as for having a breakdown that's completely normal...you're not alone. I broke down like 2 days ago.

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! 💛💛💛💛💛

Vee you have inspired me a lots, you got this baby girl. I’m praying for you sthandwa Sam❤️

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 💛💛💛💛

Kia ora (Hey) Vee. I normally don't comment on videos, however, I just want to thank you for keeping the life of a student very real. I have just started my masters, but the stress you feel takes me right back to undergrad. You're an amazing person and doing such incredible work - but please be kind to yourself. It is so normal to have these down days or periods where you're unsure on what's going on. Keep going!

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time out to comment, I truly appreciate the love and support!! Keep going, you have got this too!! 💛💛💛

You got this, Vee💌 sending you lots of love

@veekativhu_

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Sending you hugsss!! 💛💛💛