More importantly, make sure you have a good supervisor.

@ForestSakan

5 жыл бұрын

Probably that is one in a billion..cause people in that power position tend to be cruel,egotistic and unhelpful..all the contrary your supervisor is often the source of your stress and not really the system..that at the only only cares about the fees being paid...

@jeremytimothy456

5 жыл бұрын

how can you search for the best supervisor?

@user-sn6kj2pu6m

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed. Like Laura mentioned, i thought my supervisor was the second person that knew the best and interested in the topic besides me. I was totally wrong. All he said was 'You need to figure it out.' 'This is your problem.' when I approached him for some support. And during the thesis reviewing process, most of his comments were wrong...gosh...

@NidhiSinha4U

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. I sadly don't have one. :( Now I am like what to do!)

@sanskarsharma1138

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-sn6kj2pu6m so they r too wrong and seriously the phd is soo dat much difficult i mean how u overcome that stress publishing paper researching on topics and many more pllzzzz reply

It sounds like she has a PhD in PhD.

@lebohangmabitle1619

4 жыл бұрын

Jacob Bond 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@informationparadox387

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Really!

@Tommydavisisis

4 жыл бұрын

Floored🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@eddietoth3045

4 жыл бұрын

New degree. How to study for a PhD haha

@DoctorFashion

4 жыл бұрын

lmao

I have recently finished my PhD. I was able to feel the stress in Laura’s voice. And it all reminds me of my own journey. If you are doing a PhD or you are planning to do one, you might appreciate these free information. Above all, doing a PhD means being focused, it mean being alone, but being alone is different from being lonely! You should sacrifice. If you are an extrovert, never make your home your office. I did most of my PhD at apartment cafè and starbucks. No need to say it is not easy, according to my grandpa if it was easy everyone was able to do it.Remember, people care about, you just need to find them which signfies the imortance of quality social resources. Ask for help when you needed it. And never ever give up, you came all this way, it is too late to give it up! All the best..

@stories6599

6 жыл бұрын

Alhamdulillah..

@inesfeknous4974

5 жыл бұрын

Mohammad Mohammadipour All my life, i dreamt about having a PhD, now when i came to the critical point of applying and preparing the entry exam (in Algeria we have an exam to do to be selected), I'm frustrated and I lost all my motivation to revise. But your comment gave me some confidence and courage, thank you very much.

@patriciacampbell-rowe9403

5 жыл бұрын

Mohammad Mohammadipour thanks. I’m doing my Ed.D

@bridgetlolla-childs9968

5 жыл бұрын

I am near tears right now in my program! Thanks for the encouragement because quitting did cross my mind but it isn’t an option at this point!

@shikharavish2431

5 жыл бұрын

I want to do p.hd plz guide me Mohammad Mahanmmadipour

I'm well into my PhD in my 70s, and loving every minute of it because I am doing it purely for love of knowledge and research. It is incredibly liberating.

@zuljasinanaj429

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@mahalharoui4900

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same about doing a joint PhD in psychology and quantum physics! I've always been fascinated about these 2 subjects and I actually found scientists who bridged them both, to come up with the "quantum model of bending reality"

@qmbikerider4583

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy! I just got my PhD at 64. I really enjoyed the learning, however the process... not so much. Part of that was because I had no guidance whatsoever, an absentee advisor and as an elder, no real peer group. Additionally, it was an "interdisciplinary" program so there was no "department" either. But what drove me was the goal. And I did it. Glad you're having a good experience.

@karenk2409

Жыл бұрын

I think we should have an online peer group of doctoral students over 65!

@zuljasinanaj429

Жыл бұрын

@@karenk2409 amazing idea

Now I’m in my sixth year of PhD . My ex- advisor was horrible and she left me in my fourth year since she had to move out of the university. Everyone left the lab and I was the single student who tolerated her to the max. Then my current advisor adopted me and I’m happy in my current lab and hoping to graduate next year. A good advisor is more important than a good project.

@samme8210

2 жыл бұрын

In which subject ?

@yakshashreyas

2 жыл бұрын

ALL the Best! 🔥👍

@zoeyanaqvi-zn7482

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you !

@mariamedrano9336

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree…

@syrymzhakypbekov1949

2 жыл бұрын

6th year ?!?! Here we have maximum 3 years

Having a good supervisor make your PhD journey much easier.

@bundukigerald3978

3 жыл бұрын

Good ones are not many. We invite many people to aspire to these offices.......... what happens, I have seen PHD holders completely confused after graduation......... it is like those challenges stick to their system...... strange

@akshay0084

3 жыл бұрын

So... Should one offer bribes to the good supervisors to accept one's research topic ?

@pkb3538

2 жыл бұрын

How about the students? Shouldn't they be good as well?

@samanthawallace-harris6534

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@indian.patterns

2 жыл бұрын

🌷

This comment section might have the most brilliant people!

@nmbana

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@gouraviyerankollu525

3 жыл бұрын

And the comments also will be meaningful. 🙂

@icecreamlover4992

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@suyashprksh

3 жыл бұрын

thts a myth

@akshay0084

3 жыл бұрын

You mean God's favorite creations !!!! Genius people are all inconspicuous incarnations of the Almighty !!!!!

The single most important piece of advice, for me, would be the importance of choosing the right PhD supervisor. It matters more than even your choice of topic. The PhD is an apprenticeship in research and you are going to be this person’s apprentice for a number of years. You need to admire and trust this person for their academic competence but it must also be someone with whom you get along well, and who can bring out your best talents. I always tell my students that finding the right supervisor is one of the most important decisions for the success of their PhD and for their happiness while doing it. In Japanese martial arts we say you should invest at least 3 years to find your sensei and there are some parallels between the two...

@nazishchaudhry1768

2 жыл бұрын

but some student dont have option to select advisor, as my school alotted me an advisor who is from other school, may GOD help me

@ourmuse

5 ай бұрын

the question is, how to decide that? most of the times, you only will know them once they become your sv 😂

The Stress is real, lack of motivation is real, feeling of stucked in is real. First you feel synopsis is most difficult, then the research is difficult and then the writing is hard. Every level is hardest. But once you are out of it you are a whole different personality. After being through the process of PhD, you are more calm, have more endurance, you no longer stress over minor things in your daily life.

@warilaetamaraye8712

3 жыл бұрын

I hope I can withstsnd this heat!

@prarthanasingh7781

2 жыл бұрын

Mam, I am really stuck whether to go for a PhD or not. I am 24 yrs JRF holder. Evn there's no surity regarding the job. What after PhD. I'll be 29-30 till I graduate. Investing 5 yrs on a single thing is a hard decision to make.

@adipurnomo5683

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@adipurnomo5683

2 жыл бұрын

@@prarthanasingh7781 just do it

@samhatibhukta2815

2 жыл бұрын

So true 💝

1. I am stuck! 2:23 2. There is more 3:38 3. I have no motivation 5:10 4. I forgot what I did! 8:01 5. Not sure this is relevant! 11:17 6. I feel lonely! 13:08 7. What is the right way? 15:24

@mathematics4u729

4 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation 👌

@kalaisai680

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you..

@sana777malik

4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to read exactly this!!

@jinshanapraemcheun3812

4 жыл бұрын

Your comment is just better than those of the PhD up there. You understand what people want watching this LoL

@arthurmathews5554

4 жыл бұрын

1. Think & Read new things 2. Leave things out 3. Small progress is progress as well & accomplish small things on the side (even baking a cake can give a sense of accomplishment) 4. Keep a research diary & previous datasets 5. Be self assured by searching the original & get in touch with other academics 6. Be connected: people (inside and outside of academia) & supervisor 7. Find your own way

I have few things to say- 1. Planning is everything 2. Thinking 10 steps ahead 3. Think how you'll execute the journey 4. Be ready for failure 5. Have a good company 6. Try motivating yourself and others 7. Develop affection towards your topic 8. Understand it's a battle which is to be fought alone 9. Don't expect too much from Dear Supervisor 10. Have a hobby (aquarium, gardening) 11. Chisel the mountain, bit by bit 12. Develop network, talk to others about the topic 13. Join some sports or jog a little Getting late stipend will trigger your insecurities, stress, anger, everything.... But stay calm and keep going

@lalaistheallknowing

2 ай бұрын

On this Journey, learning all of this now especially #9

As someone whose doing a PhD, I would definitely advice that your research topic is a passionate topic! When you begin to feel a little lost, lonely, forgetful of why you're researching..that passion will keep you going. Also, keep your work balanced and realistic. Remember this is a long journey so enjoy it. Have that *me* time and keep your mental health in check🌹 Keep me in your prayers guys☺

@arijarij9571

3 жыл бұрын

Keep mental health in check ?! You think a healthy individual can live with stress for 3 years or 4 ? With no effect ! I don t know ! As you said passion is a basic thing .. but phd it s not just about learning and love learning there is a reality too , why I do it ? And real life if I can sacrifice my time my life my everything then it s ok .

@adipurnomo5683

2 жыл бұрын

May Allah bless you. Don't forget prayer

@oluwaogundiran

Жыл бұрын

Timely advice. Believe you're way done now.

@johnjulianto3321

2 ай бұрын

Thank u so much Sending u bunch of prayers from Indonesia Jesus bless u

Timestamps 1. I am stuck - 2:22 It takes time to learn and understand 2:53 2. There is more out there 3:40 It is important to leave things out - 4:12 3. Motivation - 5:08 Importance of Small Achievements - 6:22 Progress need not be only on your thesis - 7:13 4. I forgot what I did - 7:57 Make a research diary - 8:20 Keep Track of Variables - 9:57 Never save changes on original data set - 10:30 5, Is what you're doing relevant? - 11:17 Read the primary source - 12:09 Read Recent journals - 12:45 6. Loneliness - 13:03 Connect with colleagues - 13:36 Talk to supervisor - 13:55 Find a new hobby - 14:23 Connect to family and friends 14:36 7. What is the right way of doing PhD - 15:24

@Lucentlens

Жыл бұрын

A great & helpful effort - thank you sir.

@sukritiseth3525

Жыл бұрын

@@Lucentlens I'm a woman

@sukritiseth3525

Жыл бұрын

@@Lucentlens but you're welcome

@Aritul

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thenondualvibe8570

Жыл бұрын

A smart and generous woman, at that.

When I did my PhD, it was the love and support from my friendsand profs that carried me through really tough times (break up after walking in on my partner with someone else, losing my father to cancer). I feel blessed to have that kind of support in my department. To me, that's certainly something that I would recommend aspiring PhD students to do: make sure you got your friends' backs and they'll make sure to have yours.

@adipurnomo5683

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats brother. I am sorry to hear your father passed.

Passed Highschool with Difficulties (PH.D)

@NafisaLondon

5 жыл бұрын

PhD

@avinashdwivedi2015

5 жыл бұрын

That's so true for me..

@md.azizurrahmansiyam5773

5 жыл бұрын

I think i am going to fail on my highschool 😑

@kirannakarmi1149

5 жыл бұрын

Doesn't really matter dude! After all, it's a marathon, you may not start well but you can finish well!

@suchengxun

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

I earned my Ph.D. back in May 2018, and I can tell you, as an individual in their mid 50,s the travel is arduous. If you have however a strong backing such as your school, friends, and family, it can certainly be done. The most important thing to keep in mind is that something brought you to this place of study, and you haven't given up!!!!!!! Please Please don't stop if the heart is truly in it, because the madness will pass, it will pass. I can only say for myself that looking back, I wouldn't change a thing!!!!!

@nataliaahn8119

4 жыл бұрын

Alexander Rae Thank You for sharing your experience. I am thinking about going for my Ph.D, I’m pursuing my masters degree right now and comments like yours motivates me.

@hotice8885

4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Rae, how long did the journey take you? Did you have assistantship/scholarship help, or did you have to go it alone?

@ashweenlama5077

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your PhD.

@soumyajain5462

4 жыл бұрын

I had my PhD entrance today

@soumyajain5462

4 жыл бұрын

I too above 50above

I've worked in academia for a while, and I've noticed that graduate students working on their PhDs see writing and defending their dissertation as the end goal. A lot is said about how to survive this process, until finally you graduate with your PhD (like this talk). However, much less is said about what these new PhDs are going to do with their degrees. Usually students start thinking about this a year or two before graduating, but that is often too late. A PhD isn't some kind of prize to earn or a test to overcome. It's a process by which you gain the skills and knowledge that will allow you to pursue whatever your actual goal in life is. So, if you're in graduate school, you should be able to answer these questions in the affirmative: 1. Is getting this degree going to help me get Job X? 2. Are the skills I'm acquiring as part of my PhD going to be useful for Job X? If you answer "No" or "Not Sure", you should really think hard about what you actually want and what you're doing.

Brilliant advice! But I would add: find alone time so you can connect with the inner voice that put you on the PhD path to start with.

@sujitraul1097

5 жыл бұрын

just like the movie "A beautiful mind."

@advthulelommakolamakola9073

5 жыл бұрын

Best advice ever

@qisiangng1611

5 жыл бұрын

My inner voice tells me to get a PhD so I can have a shot doing what I love for a living. My head tells me that the doctorate is the sure path to destruction. Am I crazy for wanting to be a prof?

@jkcivilservices4599

4 жыл бұрын

I agree yep... 👍👍👍

@alexv5581

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. People who enter a Phd program are smart, and they must ember why they decided this path. The reason I want to do Phd is for the fact I want to push knowledge ever so slightly. I can't imagine the emotions someone goes through after earning such prestigious degree. Anything worth doing in life requires hard work and sacrifice.

A Ph. D. is a truly, painful, and confusing journey. In this journey, it is easy to get lost, become frustrated, and never reach your destination (you either quit or the university expels you). In my opinion, many things contribute to this horrible situation. First, a Ph. D. is not something that you routinely do. Everyday matters are easy-a Ph. D., however, is something that you do once in your life. It's like traveling to a remote and uncharted area where everything terrible can happen to you. Second, neither universities are 'professional' environments, nor most professors are 'professional' individuals, and I mean 'professional' in the business sense. You would notice this if you spent several years working and then went back to a university. This lack of professionalism is probably a legacy of the times when universities were regarded as 'Temples of Knowledge,' and professors were thought of as the priests of these temples. Practically speaking,however, you would suffer from practices that you would never see in a professional organization: ambiguity, lack of direction, unclear instruction, …etc. With this lack of professionalism, I think that if universities were privet companies, I expect that most of them would bankrupt in a few years. What fuels this unprofessional environment is that most universities are funded by their respective governments. Third, most universities wouldn't train their professors on how to become mentors and supervisors. Exactly as they don't train them on how to teach. It seems to me that most universities assume that if someone has a Ph. D., he/she would be capable of teaching and supervising. This lack of training results in bad teaching in undergraduate classes and poor supervision in postgraduate programs. The fourth issue is that postgraduate students are enrolled in Ph.D. programs before giving them any information on what to expect ahead, i.e., they are not trained on how to be doctoral students. This is like asking someone to fish without teaching him how to fish. It is the issue of the lack of training that results from the problem of lack of professionalism. I could go on, but this is not the place for it. Dr. Laura Valadez-Martinez has made an excellent presentation about her subject. We need more on it.

@jasminparmar2853

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@NikithaSusanVarghese

2 күн бұрын

It's true. Sad but true

I am currently studying for a master's degree and thinking of doing a Ph.D. in the future. If I don't change my mind and I can finish my Ph.D. I will write here again. See you at least 5 years later.

@dagmass

3 жыл бұрын

Eyvaz, I intend to begin my journey in a few months...once I decide whether to do Public Policy or DPA. When do you intend to begin yours, and in what area of study?

@fergiyyecebiyeva2349

3 жыл бұрын

@@dagmass I decided this one year ago.I graduated from my university in marketing and I am doing my master in marketing too.I intend to do Phd in neuromarketing.

@dagmass

3 жыл бұрын

@@fergiyyecebiyeva2349 congratulations and best wishes on your research.

@willardchiyangata2988

3 жыл бұрын

Am actually about to start masters program in public policy and considering a PhD as well... It seems scary though what she was talking about

@shenaliperera4845

3 жыл бұрын

Same here 😊

And after all this effort, there are people that don't believe in research and prefer reading a blog on internet that says what they want to hear, rather than trust data and science

@akshay0084

3 жыл бұрын

Probably from buzzfeed😂

@fuadkhan2571

3 жыл бұрын

Because data and science often lie as well, due to politicization and inherent biases. No substitute for good ole gut feelings and instinct.

@sedansearz5349

2 жыл бұрын

@@fuadkhan2571 quite a lot of things that are true can't be felt via instincts or feelings. Objective data is important

I am currently doing my PHD, on my third year and i can honestly say i am at a point where i want to give up. The challenges are building up, plus i donot feel as though i have the support to keep on pushing. Only God can see me through this one

@nintendo6428

3 жыл бұрын

Keep pushing!! Gods gotcha!!!

@motivationtips453

3 жыл бұрын

Keeping going mam ,always remember why you started or choosed phd before giving up.

@suchetanapal3546

3 жыл бұрын

Same same! Just trying to hold on!

@tukitaki6936

2 жыл бұрын

How's it going ,Jonela?

@jasminepaul7490

2 жыл бұрын

Keep going dear. Just know you're just few steps away from your glorious crown✨️ Love💖

As someone who recently finished, these are all good points. Be humble, but confident.

I did a PhD in 2004-7 and think that all of this advice is sound. What I'd add is that candidates should keep in regular contact with their supervisors even if they've nothing to show for their recent labours. Communication anxiety is a problem that I sense is fairly common in the sector.

@robinusher5707

3 жыл бұрын

@@elik5485 Thanks Eli. I knew a fair amount of PhD students in C--bridge who wouldn't check their e-mail for months on end for fear of what they thought would be recrimination. It never came to good.

@isabella-in4me

Жыл бұрын

How many years of college and medical school did you have in total?

Currently I am writing my thesis.. sleeping at early morning 4 am.. getting up at 9 am.. sleepless, eat less.. But I am enjoying it.. But what makes you more frustrated is doing phd without fellowship or financial support from govt.. Its a typical situation of most Indian research scholars..

@kritika3440

4 жыл бұрын

N no job thenafter..

@vishnu6398

4 жыл бұрын

MHRD gives 31,000/- for first two years and 35,000/- for next three years. Right?

@dr.shivarajmaidur7198

4 жыл бұрын

@@vishnu6398 Yes, only those who crack CSIR-NET. Not for non-NET fellows.

@ishaverma2484

3 жыл бұрын

you are doing PhD in which field?

@dr.shivarajmaidur7198

3 жыл бұрын

@@ishaverma2484 Physics - Nonlinear optics.....

Happy to say that I am about to defend my PhD thesis in Management next week!

@butdidyouknow1

4 жыл бұрын

Yayyy congratulations. I'm just now writing my proposal for a PhD in Counseling Psych

@hotice8885

4 жыл бұрын

GOOD stuff!!

@asmrebonyjaws9387

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@chidea3043

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations... I’m just about to apply for a PhD in Business Administration; feeling a little apprehensive cause I know it’s a lot of work & worry not to drop the ball... All the best.

@cjaytony9821

3 жыл бұрын

Am on it already and I can tell you the journey requires a lot of commitment and extensive reading. Am working on my thesis right now. Awil Noor Egal, May I know your area of specialization in management?

I’m about to start a PhD, so it’s really great hearing some of the issues she’s addressed, along with some of the comments giving advice and describing their experience!

I am really happy that I came across this talk. She didn't through every single process but went through those questions or statements you end up feeling like no one can answer them or help you with.

Great job! Thanks for the tips/strategies! Your hard work has paid off and is helping others in multiple ways! Well done!

I needed to listen to this so much at this stage in my doctoral journey. Feeling stuck resonated profoundly. This talk helped to normalize the very difficult life challenge.

I start day 1 of a PhD program on Monday. Thanks so much for the advice! I have a feeling I will be watching this many, many times!

@abbyesteban1707

5 ай бұрын

How exciting! How's your journey going?

@kiara.n

4 ай бұрын

How is it going ? :-)

I am a first year PhD student. Before I applied PhD I work for couple of years, my ex-boss is really terrible, and even now I still have nightmare about him. So when I applied my PhD program I try my best to meet all the professors who is interested in me, and finally pick my current advisor, he is really responsible and willing to help. A good advisor is a great beginning, but you are the core to make the whole thing work. Right now I am stuck of my current research program, but I got strength in this talk! thank you !!

@Legalisenuclearclams

Жыл бұрын

Congrats!

Really useful and interesting. It really reflects the challenges of being a PhD student. Congratulations!!!

Excellent talk and exactly what I have experienced during my Ph.D done in my 50s. But an enjoyable and worthwhile process!

Laura this is great work, thank you! Leaving things out is making progress....YES! I struggle with say your thesis in one sentence or two...got to work on that!

Thank you Laura! This applies to so many situations beyond completing a PhD. I am just applying for PhD's and this has motivated me and given me strategies just for finishing the paperwork.

I cried watching this! I resonate with her! It's some relief knowing that your experience isn't singular! Gives the strength to keep going! Thank you. 💜

I’m working on my PhD in South Africa and I have just been encouraged by this Video. I can relate to many challenges mentioned here. Thank you Dr. Laura

She really gave high quality piece of advice from experience. Now she is an expert in PhD studies. We all learn from each other because we all know different things. I salute you Laura.

Laurita que gusto verte por aquí! Que orgullo que hayas logrado tanto en tu campo de conocimiento!

Thank you for stressing me out

@ZedRN

6 жыл бұрын

hahaha @kenza

@PandaCristos

6 жыл бұрын

Should i stop watching now in the first minute :)))

@MultiLely123

6 жыл бұрын

Bao Anh Nong absloutly .. I AM DONE😢

@CessL217

6 жыл бұрын

kenza abdi I laughed out loud when I read your comment. Ahahaha

@amaark

6 жыл бұрын

hahaha!! I felt the anxiety coming in the first few seconds, so I stopped watching to check out the comments first! And I see yours. I'm not watching it... A thing that nobody told me about the PhD is that it's going to cost me my mental health..

I really love and appreciate your speech, I find it very helpful and it make huge since of what I am going through as a PhD student

This just gets me excited though honestly. It's the art of discovery. There's this magnificent confusion and chaos that goes on and you just have to trust where you're going.

Mrs. Martinez said everything so simple. Simplicity but with a web of technicalities. I hope this presentation is never taken away, but that it remains here on KZread for a very, very long time.

Very nice depiction of the PhD journey. I can relate to every point she mentioned. Apart from being stuck in the process of doing PhD, if you are stuck deciding whether to do it or not, then I would recommend you doing Ph.D because else you will repent your whole life for not doing one. This whole journey will teach you great lessons for future. You can solve any problem in a very systematic way. I am thankful to earn this experience at the age of 34. Kudos to all of you who are doing Ph. D orhave already done. It’s a rewarding arduous journey. Good luck 👍🏻 and Thanks Laura for the wonderful speech!

Thank you Laura Ma'am for your so valuable words, it means a lot for me as I am just starting my PhD and listening you now makes me feel that your words are one of the basic requirements for me in my journey of PhD.

Seeing this after 5 years of it’s publishing it does enlighten me TODAY. Thank You!

I have just registered for a doctoral degree and I find this presentation extremely informative.

hats off sister, you not only told ur journey but u have shown a common path which have to travel a PhD scholar. after seeing this video a scholar could imagine that these sort coming r not only belongs to himself only rather its a usual path which have to travel by all. RELAXING A MIND

@rinchuimy1292

6 жыл бұрын

Vivek Gupta 👌

@ZafarIqbalphdeducation

6 жыл бұрын

She was a bit nervous.

@ritumahore9450

5 жыл бұрын

Vivek Gupta ì

@NS-gr9cy

3 жыл бұрын

If she was a fit hot chick, would you call her sister still?

THIS WOMAN IS AMAZING! SHE COVERS EVERYTHING! I love you, Dr Valadez-Martinez!

With genuine gratitude. What a helpful speech for doctoral candidates!

You describe so many things I experienced but had not been told. I would share this with all those starting on this journey. I did end up keeping a PhD diary, but I had not been told to do so and didn't call it that, but it is vital. And yes, I laughed in recognition at the folder/file naming sequences! Thank you.

You mentioned those which I am facing with right now. Now happy that I am not alone in this tough journey. Thank you very much.

Inspiring. I am doing my PhD and I can relate to every word you said! Brilliant advice :)

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4 жыл бұрын

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Thank you. I concur with everything she just said. It’s a long, lonely, arduous process.

This is the very important information and you will be the great supervisor with best ethics of education. thank you very much madam

I just saw half the video and read a few comments. I'm already feeling jaded. PhD is a battle of a lifetime.

Eloquent and insightful. I have just completed my Master's and will share this with anyone seeking advice on theirs... I've found it to be the same, albeit on a much, much smaller scale! Thank you for sharing your experience, and all the best to you

@ayahabeldayem3480

6 жыл бұрын

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@coppersense999

6 жыл бұрын

What did you get your master's in, if you dont mind me asking, and are you applying it in the workforce. Am considering same, tyia

I really appreciate the advice. This video has helped me think deeper about the serious decision to go for a PhD or not.

I just started my PhD and honestly this is so helpful. Thank you! I've been feeling lost and I appreciate all of this!

@estheraddo2493

Жыл бұрын

me too! All the best!

Great talk. I am a doctoral student who has spent the last two years wringing hands. My professors left and I am largely on my own. This video has boosted and jolted me into a renewed confidence to pursue the last mile of the writing journey. Thanks a million times over.

Wow this is so me... You've told 60% of what I'm going through... Your speech really elevated my thoughts on my research work Thanks much

Making someone call you Dr isn't easy

@dbreardon

5 жыл бұрын

Nor should it be.

@JohnSmith-yn7jz

4 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who is teaching ESL who did a PhD in art. NNoooobbbboooodddyyy calls him doctor...I guess it is easiest when changing jobs. Also, there was another manager at work who graduated from his doctorate program but everyone hated him so everyone found it hard to mention the doctor title for him, too. Company closed down, so I guess he has a better chance of getting called doctor at his next job. Funny how referring to the title becomes political as well... I guess it is all context and subject, too. People like Shaq O'Neal has a PhD in Education but no one calls him 'Dr. Shaq'.

@nozecone

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-yn7jz In general, only physicians are called 'Doctor' - outside of academia or some professional settings. That's convention and tradition.

@reshpeck

4 жыл бұрын

No one makes anyone call them Doctor. It's an honorific used by people who respect the accomplishment of the person with the title. If anyone ever told me I HAD to call them doctor, I'd tell them they HAVE to call me Grand Maestro of Space and Time. The reason why people usually only call medical doctors "Doctor" is because they are the only doctors nearly everyone encounters on a regular basis, in the doctor's professional environ. A doctorate of medicine is actually less difficult to obtain than a doctor of philosophy, so the idea of being called "doctor" having much to do with the motivation behind the work is kind of silly. Not that it isn't an incentive for some, but no one is going to get there with only egotistical motivations pushing them to finish.

@dtrcs9518

4 жыл бұрын

@@adalindamorales4123 it should be the other way around

you are amazing, thanks alot for ur appreciable advice, I have faced most in my master degree, hope overcoming challenges in my phd

nice honest talk.. both the "tiny progress" & "knowing when to stop" are really the most important points ;)

very fruit full video of my last 10 years professional experience, including 3 years of being a Ph.D scholar .Thank you Dr

That was very nice to discover, that I am not the only to face those difficulties. Indeed, sometimes I feel really lonely and lost, even though I have a huge motivation to do science. One of the biggest challenges was that I can not find a common language with my supervisor, which is really annoying, even though a PhD itself is already a huge struggle. But, what I need to do, is to believe in myself more then anybody! That's my advise to every PhD student.

This is all basically right. About "small accomplishments", whenever I move apartments it sucks but it is so nice at the end of the day to realize I actually finished what I set out to do for once.

I was feeling guilty because of my research proposal's progress - sometimes it feels like I am just staring at it. Yes staring at it is part of the journey probably because those are the moments I think hard and make sense of it!. I also find it hard to let go of those well written sentences that need to get replaced. I have learnt a lot. Thank you!!!!!

Thank you for bringing this to us :)being a phd aspirant i feel more enlightened now 😇

Thank you Laura 😊... it is really great help you just offered in your discussion...

Thank you. Needed to hear this as I embark on my PhD journey.

This is brilliant! Thank you very much Laura!

Great talk. Applying for PhD programs now. I appreciate all your advices- they are giving me a clearer picture of what to expect in a program, how I should approach it, and even of things to discuss in my letters of intent.

@sukalaksa3847

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck 😊

You are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Am a prospective Ph.D and THIS is WHAT I NEEDED. thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. I loved every minute! Dr Laura Valadez-Martinez, thank you!

It's my second time watching this video, the first was 4 years ago, when I was finishing my Bachelor's and wanted to know if I was sure of my Master's; I'm now about to finish my Master of Research and figuring if I really want a PhD. I love how Dr. Valadez-Martinez talks about research: simple, humble, direct. This is the video that makes me really take into consideration everyhting that PhDs YTubers are saying. Thank you for sharing!

@sreejamuskula8941

3 ай бұрын

So are you completing your PhD ?

Exactly what I want to hear, thanks for motivating me.

I spent most of my twenties working on a PhD. If I could add some extra tips they would be: * When taking reading notes, always take direct quotes. You can always paraphrase when the time comes to using the information in your thesis. * For science/statistics oriented research, PLAN your analysis or experiments to the n-th degree, especially what you intend to gain/understand from your analysis. There's nothing worse than writing a computer program and generating results only to find that you haven't answered your original question. * There is life after a PhD. Even if you don't take a research or academic path afterwards.

What a marvellous speech, she has given. I learned many things, thanks to TEDx for introducing her.

She is not lying about depression and isolation while in school! I'll be finishing my master's at a major university in the northeastern area of the United States in 2022 and the journey takes its toll on the student. It really does.

@stephaniec.4905

2 жыл бұрын

It really does but do not give up. It might get tougher as you approach the end of the line. Keep going!

@traceyscott5957

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniec.4905 Good day, Miss Stephanie, I have no intentions of giving up at all.

Hello. Thanks for your talk. I must confess that I got some relief. I have been doing some of the stuff you mentioned. I will do more. Thanks again. Joe

Thank you for the amazing talk, this is exactly what I am looking for at the moment.

Thank you for this. Thanks to all the professors who have added one or two things as well.

Excellent really practical and not only motivational

Very motivated, I like that. Keep that in mind.

and what I found the most important one....A helpful and genuine mentor.

You spoke my heart out.

Thank you Dr. Laura:) It was very helpful!

I'm currently doing Bs-IT and i'm watching what is phd. I can't imagine the mental breakdown phd students have to undergo!. i feel empathy towards you and I'm happy for anyone who does a phd more than you think.

Dr laura . U rock . U r the best. U changed my life in just 15mins. U should be so proud of urself. Thanks.

@canopus127

3 жыл бұрын

16 min*

Wonderful. Thanks so much for the insights, Laura.

Couple of additional points: after about a year of gathering and refining your data, and reading around what many other people did, you discover that somebody else already did your PhD. You get around that by building on theirs, and adding your own innovations. The second point, once you have completed and defended, you realize that your PhD is obsolete, somebody else came up with a better thesis, on a more cogent topic. The real benefit you get from doing a PhD is the confidence that you can build and progress a project in any challenging topic.

I’m pursuing a Ph.D. at an Ivy League. I am sleep deprived, forget to eat, live in the library, developed tension headaches, have the sharpest pain in my shoulder, suffer from insomnia, have no social life and wouldn’t change it for the world! Why? It’s my passion and I love my research. To obtain a Ph.D. you must devote your entire existence to it. You must sacrifice and focus. Ambition is also key! I represent my community and women in a dignified manner in academia, this drives me. I never want to stop learning and representing what is close to my heart. I would argue most, if not all Ph.D.’s, would agree.

@viktorfrolov2104

5 жыл бұрын

You will finish as a childless old woman with no friends. Your research probably means nothing and has zero positive contribution to the world. Maybe you would be much happier just working, say, as a teacher and having kids and family. But you will continue to do reading and writing useless "scientific" papers just because "I want to represent women in academia". p.s. The fact that you love your research doesn't make it useful to the society. You're just being paid because some idiots in the government decided that we should spend money on research and open more PhD positions. Please come home today and ask yourself: What impact my research will have on the civilization?

@fathiaatteyeh6055

5 жыл бұрын

Viktor Frolov exactly!!!

@YtCsBt

5 жыл бұрын

Cassandra Salcedo Hey, I noticed you mentioned you are pursuing your PhD at an Ivy League. I’m at the masters level now but am in the process of applying for my doctorate to different Ivy League’s. Would you have any advice as to how to best strengthen my application? I am extremely passionate about the subject I wish to research and the being accepted to an Ivy League for that passion would be amazing. And this guy clearly has no idea what he’s talking about, I was going to respond but why bother right? Thanks for your time if you happen to reply!

@Casssssieeee

5 жыл бұрын

Saif B. My advice to strengthen your application is to publish in a peer reviewed journal, present your research to as many academic conferences as possible, obtain the strongest letters of recommendation as possible, and in your statement of intent explain how the program you’re applying to aligns with your research and how that particular university can foster your research into something grand. Ivy Leagues love originality and cutting edge research so I’d suggest your work stands out from the rest. I’d also suggest you emphasize how your work can contribute to society in a positive way. That’s all I got. 🙃 Hope that gave you some insight. Good luck!

@matpsycic

5 жыл бұрын

Viktor Frolov yeah like you are changing the world with whatever you do. Research always has positive impact in the world. Her research would definitely inspire the idea that changes the world either by exploring ideas that don’t work or by encouraging funding in her field or if she becomes a professor someday and teaches the person who would. Children are not the end goal for everyone. Some people have passions and the balls to follow them. If everyone thought of the world like you we would still be living in caves.

Marvelous ! Many thanks for all useful and insightful advices you obtained from your journey..

I don't know how far i am from studying a Phd, but the information shared here is relevant not only for a Phd, but for anything and everything that one wants to get done in their life. Beautiful.

Nice, I completed my Ph.D. last year (Feb 2019) and really didn't know many things explained in this video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with future researchers. Best wishes to all

Don't afraid of (accidentally) making mistakes, you are a student anyway. The lonely part is relative to the condition. When you have a research group, you won't feel lonely or involving in sharing PhD community. ... so many things... the only thing she missed.... just have fun with PhD !!! as long you know what you are doing, you'll get through at the end of the journey. Good luck to those who are pursuing PhD !

It’s been of great help to me, love the presentation. Thanks

this video was a great find for me since i started to work on my applications this week. its reassuring to know that there are struggles and that its ok to struggle.

"Leaving things out", what excellent advice