A Christmas week as a PhD student

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @Hawktotalwar
    @Hawktotalwar 8 лет назад +134

    I love this, keep this up Simon. Watching these takes the pressure off from my exams

    • @virx7944
      @virx7944 8 лет назад +2

      Curtis lol literally same situation here hahahaha

    • @torinM
      @torinM 8 лет назад +1

      I'm in the first year of College, the pressure of university reaches this far down but these videos are relieving. Same thoughts exactly Curtis!

    • @njrom
      @njrom 8 лет назад

      Nice to see other people in the same boat as me haha. Good luck with your exams!

    • @virx7944
      @virx7944 8 лет назад

      njrom you too ! ^^

  • @irethcoisss
    @irethcoisss 8 лет назад +92

    me: oh what a nice video to watch at my study break
    me sees the length: oh no
    me eventually: you know what a half an hour break with some tea is okay
    ah i just want to survive this exam/committee week phew but i believe i can manage, good luck y'all guys whatever you are busy with, have a nice productive week!

    • @heathers8826
      @heathers8826 8 лет назад +2

      I'm supposed to be correcting papers. Yet, here I am having a morning break with Simon and some coffee. What's half an hour? Right?

  • @simonmunk5857
    @simonmunk5857 8 лет назад +23

    I subscribed yesterday Simon. I just started studying at uni myself, and you have allready inspired me to study harder/more effectively. Thank you!

    • @SimonClark
      @SimonClark  8 лет назад +15

      You're welcome! And thank you for subscribing :)

    • @4OZinthewhip
      @4OZinthewhip 8 лет назад

      Yo bro what are you studying?

  • @ethannnnnnn
    @ethannnnnnn 8 лет назад +5

    The amount of engagement you have with your audience is insane considering the sheer amount of people commenting. You're super helpful and responsive and all the while managing a PhD. Just thought I'd thank you for being such an amazing youtuber :)

  • @RealEngineering
    @RealEngineering 8 лет назад +24

    I thought I'd never hear of fortran again. The only code I have ever learned....

  • @IbzMo
    @IbzMo 8 лет назад +12

    Simon deserves his own show on tv! His content is always on point 🔥👌🏽💯

  • @ruskoruskov3803
    @ruskoruskov3803 8 лет назад +30

    You know you're a physics nerd when you pause on his notes...

  • @Spifey
    @Spifey 8 лет назад +12

    Been hooked on these vlogs recently

  • @huzaifaaejaz9648
    @huzaifaaejaz9648 8 лет назад +2

    Your ' How to study effectively' video was how i accidentally discovered your channel and since then I have watched almost all of your videos, your enthusiasm is contagious, and your vlogs and videos have helped me in strange ways...your doing great work!!!

  • @howdyhowdyhowdyhowdyhowdy
    @howdyhowdyhowdyhowdyhowdy 8 лет назад +8

    I've only started watching your videos, like a week ago actually, but you've inspired me to try harder in school. Your life is what I want my life to be like in the future. I'm currently doing my undergrad at a University in Canada and my program is Computation Systems with a specialization in Computer Science, and another specialization in Software Engineering, with a minor in Biology. It's a bit of a mouthful but I kind of like that. Hopefully one day I'll do my masters thesis at Waterloo University (which is like THE computer science school in Canada) and then maybe I'll study abroad to do my PhD. I never thought I'd be able to do it myself, but just watching your life, it's so much how I want my life to be and you've inspired me to try harder in school so I can actually achieve this goal. You've also inspired me to get back into reading, just general reading not textbooks but like novels, so that's cool too!
    Thanks for being cool, thanks for inspiring me to try harder, and thanks for being you. :)

  • @lapx2230
    @lapx2230 8 лет назад +4

    RUclips algorithms sure have changed, I keep seeing new channels in my feed and yours is one of them.

  • @RealEngineering
    @RealEngineering 8 лет назад +54

    AWWWWWWWWW NO SWIM SHORTS?! PLZ SIMON

    • @SimonClark
      @SimonClark  8 лет назад +12

      Next time I'll include some just for you Brian ;)

    • @appleslover
      @appleslover 4 года назад +1

      Ok that's gay

  • @melissawilliams8458
    @melissawilliams8458 8 лет назад +2

    My current dichotomy is watching your educational vlogs relentlessly to completely procrastinate through my own degree. Good job.

  • @3Piiece
    @3Piiece 8 лет назад +2

    I literally look forward to these videos all week. In the meantime I end up re-watching the previous week!

  • @demothipallaton5375
    @demothipallaton5375 8 лет назад +1

    Honestly think this is my favourite channel at the moment. Given me both motivation to kick on and revise.

  • @maurocometrue
    @maurocometrue 8 лет назад +3

    Free food in academic events is my favorite part, too!! Your Wednesday deep reflexion was meaningful. The gift exchange was hilarious! And your family time was so cute.
    Finally, merry Christmas to you!! And... If I have to mention the most outstanding things of this year, got to know you is in the top 5. Endless thanks for sharing your PhD journey with us!! You've been a role model, even when you're in science and others, like me, in social sciences.

  • @TheSparkleina
    @TheSparkleina 8 лет назад

    I love your videos documenting a week in your life. Its a structure that seems to work quite well for your style and every time it pops up in my feed I either watch it or make a note to. Thanks for sharing!

  • @leonselbst8462
    @leonselbst8462 8 лет назад +1

    Hi Simon, I think it's really cool you found your niche here on RUclips whilst giving us an insight to your life. Rationally speaking your target audience is in a niche market, so I wouldn't worry too much about getting subscribers, and in the end of the day you shouldn't live for that. My suggestion, as you probably figured out for yourself: Do what you do want to do, so that RUclips becomes a perk that goes with it. I consider you a great ambassador for people who want to know what it can be like to study, whilst supplying the world with useful knowledge, which is what you do. I sincerely hope you succeed with accomplishing something related to your studies, so that society might benefit from it. Kind regards, Leon

  • @Morrocoshortsplay
    @Morrocoshortsplay 8 лет назад +10

    dont know why, but when i watch this , It gives me motivation to study for my exams haha

  • @peaceandpeas56
    @peaceandpeas56 8 лет назад +12

    "I AM exhausted basically all the time" yep, that's a pretty good description of me too, in this end of semester ^^

  • @snowynash3584
    @snowynash3584 8 лет назад +2

    Hey Simon, honestly no idea where your videos came from just popped up in my recommended a week ago. Whatever the changes youtube made is working with your Chanel, great content man keep it up if you can haha!

  • @rhemaike5179
    @rhemaike5179 8 лет назад +1

    So glad this video came after my final cuz God knows i would have been watching this instead of studying.

  • @matthewfound1906
    @matthewfound1906 8 лет назад +2

    Please do more, I love this format/ vlogging style. I know you busy with your theses and PhD work so prioritise that and your choir but do make more vlogs! YOU alongside Jake Wright have inspired me to actually start trying in school and I'm predicted straight 8s and maybe 9s :D

  • @functioningpuffin9015
    @functioningpuffin9015 8 лет назад +2

    Love these, I'm so glad your channel is gaining the recognition it deserves !

  • @zaobasy
    @zaobasy 8 лет назад

    As a Physics PhD student in America, I just want to thank you for your vlogs. I appreciate the way you depict life as a PhD student, especially with the view into your singing. Please do continue to include aspects of life outside of your research because I think it is important to show the world that we are human too. We cannot just constantly do research without some break. We do sometimes sleep in or forget meetings. I think sometimes people have a view of scientists as machines and that is simply not the case.
    Congratulations on all your recent RUclips success and I hope you find time to continue to make videos! Also good luck with your research!

  • @kimlehtinen5382
    @kimlehtinen5382 8 лет назад +1

    I really enjoy your videos Simon, all of them! You motivate and inspire me so much so thank you for everything! And remember that what you do, makes people happy :)

  • @elijah8970
    @elijah8970 8 лет назад +1

    Dude these are so awesome!! As a second year college student and serial procrastinator, it's both very inspiring and cathartic to see you on the grind over there. Happy holidays from Alaska!!

  • @ume-f5j
    @ume-f5j 8 лет назад +1

    Absolutely amazing Simon. These videos have me hooked. Your productivity and work ethic continue to inspire me to work hard.

  • @i.gaskoid
    @i.gaskoid 8 лет назад +3

    I feel you on the R front. I've had an entire module dedicated to using it for ecology and immunology codes this semester and it's been... interesting to say the least!

  • @TheSophieScarlett
    @TheSophieScarlett 8 лет назад +1

    Been watching for 3 years, really happy to see you doing so well!

    • @SimonClark
      @SimonClark  8 лет назад

      Thank you for sticking with me! Very glad to have you on board :)

  • @johnmurphy5258
    @johnmurphy5258 8 лет назад +5

    Simon I'm a first year doing maths and climate science msci at Exeter love your content and your discipline inspiring, looking forward to seeing you around campus talking into a camera then watching the footage here! Haha

  • @jonahchampaud3136
    @jonahchampaud3136 8 лет назад

    These weekly vlogs are so much more enjoyable imo and I wouldn't be surprised if we see more and more daily vloggers switch to that format because let's be honest, it's probably a healthier way of doing this + produces continuity. Props for staying ahead of the curve Simon!

  • @asdwad1
    @asdwad1 8 лет назад

    The honesty at the end of Wednesday was super engaging and whenever you look like you're having lots of fun the video just seems to fly by. Great work, hope you get the code working, get some sleep

  • @nonnormalhemauers
    @nonnormalhemauers 8 лет назад

    I love these vlogs so much, these weeklies are fantastic. I know you can't do it every week, but I love it when you do!

  • @tibees
    @tibees 8 лет назад +12

    I'm a fellow physics student making videos about my experience - would appreciate any feedback :)

    • @raghavbhardwaj3192
      @raghavbhardwaj3192 4 года назад +4

      If only you knew that you are going to be a successful youtuber yourself with 500K subscribers :)

    • @appleslover
      @appleslover 4 года назад +2

      You just surpassed Simon

  • @MoneyWithKazeem
    @MoneyWithKazeem 8 лет назад

    Your videos are always intriguing. I don't know how you manage to create balance between all the things you are doing. What I have really been enjoying about your videos are the context you give. I am thinking of graduate school, but I have not yet decided what I want to study.

  • @imnana9322
    @imnana9322 8 лет назад +10

    "say something interesting"
    Me : The Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
    Simon : The Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
    Top Notch Memeing

  • @richy5570
    @richy5570 8 лет назад +1

    this was pretty good simon! I do agree, something in youtubes algorithm has made your channel bigger. TBH, i am not even sure how i got started watching your videos, you just popped up as a suggested channel. I must say, i enjoy them! Keep up the good work.

  • @nathanieljennings3311
    @nathanieljennings3311 8 лет назад

    I don't even know how I found you, whether it be a chain of watch nexts or the recommended. I do find your discipline inspiring as an undergrad and wish you the best for the new year.

  • @jacknash7469
    @jacknash7469 8 лет назад

    As a simple A Level student this genuinely is one of the most interesting peeks into the life of a university student I think I have ever seen, I love it :D. I also love the whole style of take it as it comes, and the way of making a PHD in atmospheric physics amazingly entertaining.

  • @Haseo2289
    @Haseo2289 8 лет назад

    JingleJam woohoo! I just started watching your videos last week and I've got to say I'm loving them. As a physics major in the states, its great fun to see what a PhD student has to go through day-to-day. Keep up the great work!

  • @tommasiello
    @tommasiello 8 лет назад

    personally I love the chapel choir/singing bits - brings back a lot of fond memories of days as a chorister.
    *lie down*
    *try not to cry*
    ...
    *cry a lot*

  • @haroldbaker8869
    @haroldbaker8869 8 лет назад +1

    You are getting me through my final year here at Cardiff. Dabbling with MATLAB now so it's nice to hear someone else is keen!

  • @My-sg9ji
    @My-sg9ji 8 лет назад +1

    I know that feeling, I hate it too when people hand out stuff on campus! Best method is to avoid eye contact and just walk by as if nothing was there haha :D

  • @meganmcmahon02
    @meganmcmahon02 8 лет назад

    Always felt like we'd really get on as people and you seemed like the kind of guy I'd be friends with - then realised you're from Bath too so that would explain it! Loving the weekly videos :)

  • @thetechnomoose
    @thetechnomoose 8 лет назад +1

    Simon, as much as I do love your videos and you give me so much motivation to do my own work and pursue my personal ambitions... RUclips will last for a long time if not forever. Your PhD, however, will not. We will be here when you decide to and to not make videos. Focus on your work and enjoying your life away from RUclips. Last thing that I think any of us would want to see is for you to be so wound up in pleasing us, your viewers, and not yourself and then quitting all together. Like I said, for the viewers that genuinely like you, your commitment or lack there of of content will not sway us. You'll always have the loyalty of followers who like you just for being you.

  • @SebaxR9
    @SebaxR9 8 лет назад +5

    As a guy subscribed mostly to sports and fitness channels, gotta give it to that youtube algorithm. They have done well by bringing me here

    • @SimonClark
      @SimonClark  8 лет назад +3

      Glad to have you on board!

  • @Funkymuffins123XP
    @Funkymuffins123XP 8 лет назад +5

    congrats on the youtube success!! you deserve it. also george looks incredible for 90

  • @Cliff.Li88
    @Cliff.Li88 8 лет назад

    Many thanks for these videos, as a PhD student in UEBS, I feel very proud of what you are doing and many times your experience echoes so well with mine although we are in entirely different disciplines, keep up with the good work Simon :-)

  • @heronlim8462
    @heronlim8462 8 лет назад +1

    This channel has been inspiring as I stumbled upon it searching on some PhD videos.
    A 1st year PhD econ student and it has been quite the adjustment, and I suppose I am still adjusting to it. Still, thanks for your vlogs, made me realize just how much I do need a life outside the studying. Cheers, and looking forward to the videos as they come.
    P.S. Don't obsess over the youtube stats too much.

  • @Chris-b-2
    @Chris-b-2 8 лет назад +2

    "Fortran is the new one."
    Lol, I never thought I'd hear that one (it is about 60 yrs old now).
    Look into bullet journal btw, it's a low overhead way to keep track of everything.
    Thanks for the vids, keeps me distracted from my own work!

  • @ElbertSal225
    @ElbertSal225 7 лет назад

    Thank you for your videos Simon, I just found them recently. They're really interesting to watch!

  • @TrevorSimoneau
    @TrevorSimoneau 8 лет назад

    I absolutely love your week in the life videos! Please keep them coming!

  • @arnobotha5990
    @arnobotha5990 8 лет назад +1

    As a PhD student (Data Science) myself, I really enjoy your videos and stand in solidarity with your doctoral journey. Myself, I'm much more of an R and SAS guy, though I think it's only because I don't know Python (yet).
    All of the best and merry Christmas here from sunny South Africa!

    • @SimonClark
      @SimonClark  8 лет назад +1

      Thanks! Have a cold beer on the beach on Christmas for me :p

  • @_96marta
    @_96marta 8 лет назад +3

    I feel like 200-300 of that 200k views are just me- i feel inspired to work so i watch your videos to do my assignments!

  • @heathers8826
    @heathers8826 8 лет назад +1

    I passed on Jake and Sam's RUclips channels to my kids. They like Minecraft too and look forward to watching their videos later today. Another good weekly vlog! I'm glad you are doing so well on your channel.

  • @nandonando9
    @nandonando9 8 лет назад

    I've been binge watching your videos for the past 5 day or so and I'm totally inspired. thank you for all these videos and I hope you can keep it up and reply to comments haha

  • @David-CoolDave
    @David-CoolDave 8 лет назад +2

    Enjoy the few weeks off and happy Christmas. Was delighted to see the 'aurora borealis' and that you enjoyed some steamed hams by video's end :)

    • @SimonClark
      @SimonClark  8 лет назад +1

      I will reply to your email shortly, I haven't forgotten!

    • @David-CoolDave
      @David-CoolDave 8 лет назад +1

      Take your time dude, its a busy time of year. All in good time

  • @joshwest5608
    @joshwest5608 8 лет назад +1

    I can't stop watching these vlogs and I don't know why

  • @willwonkers
    @willwonkers 8 лет назад +1

    These videos are great! Keep up the good work Simon, and keep going with the yogscast-references :D

  • @joshbraden2897
    @joshbraden2897 8 лет назад +1

    I like how even in the midst of working on a Phd, there seems to still be plenty of time for genuine fun.

  • @chaichanaa
    @chaichanaa 8 лет назад

    The best vlog. Feels like I'm walking around with you! Great editing too.

  • @jackster5567
    @jackster5567 8 лет назад

    Awesome video Simon! Love the vlogs and hope we see more of the chapel choir.

  • @Holligan878
    @Holligan878 8 лет назад +3

    I subscribed like yesterday and I'm probably going to be watching your videos for as long as you make them, so no pressure...just height.

  • @Alexvandy35
    @Alexvandy35 8 лет назад +1

    this is a very fun vlog to watch. it's longer, but it's so entertaining especially because I am also interested in more education eventually a PhD. and I love science and music!

  • @PTSxVipErZz
    @PTSxVipErZz 8 лет назад

    I love these so much, and the little bit about motivation was even more motivational

  • @blakejones9413
    @blakejones9413 8 лет назад

    love your videos so much mate, please keep putting these out, you're my motivation to get through alevels!

  • @BrohareOG
    @BrohareOG 8 лет назад

    Hey Simon, so I am going back to college at 24 and I feel stupid about it. Wish I would have done it sooner but it took a lot of life lessons to finally figure out what I wanted to do. Your videos have seriously made me look forward to going back to school and getting my degree. So thank you for that.

  • @MartinsProjektarbete
    @MartinsProjektarbete 8 лет назад +1

    Hey Simon, i really enjoy your content since I'm getting my bachelor in energyengineering atm!
    It seems like I'm not alone in this, since you've gained almost 20K subs in December :)
    Keep on the good work!

  • @TheDeseat
    @TheDeseat 8 лет назад

    I actually found your channel through the new RUclips algorithm. It kept showing up in the right side of other peoples Vlogs, as a recommended Video. I'm very happy that I checked it out

  • @nikke10000
    @nikke10000 8 лет назад +3

    I influenced the vlog with my comments about yogscast. I think I've officially made it in life

  • @NickVennlig
    @NickVennlig 8 лет назад

    I really like your videos! Because we have finals coming up, I have been watching your content in order to motivate myself to be a student like yourself.

  • @davidg6546
    @davidg6546 8 лет назад +1

    I just recently discovered your videos and as someone that almost majored (in the US) in the sciences but chose music instead, I'm finding them really interesting. Y'all certainly have some great choral music over there!

    • @SimonClark
      @SimonClark  8 лет назад +1

      Well we did write most of it ;)

  • @jimib3
    @jimib3 8 лет назад

    I don't care about science at all, I just like hearing this guy talk. He's interesting and knows how to entertain.

  • @karthikshankar3202
    @karthikshankar3202 8 лет назад

    Your videos are amazing. Thank you for taking the time to make them and share it with us

  • @znth00
    @znth00 8 лет назад +4

    Awesome vlog! Can't wait for more content :)

  • @madcappowershot772
    @madcappowershot772 8 лет назад +3

    Great video! I feel your pain, I am a computing student, nearly everyday for me is programming. I use mainly Java, C# and JS (Used python as well a few years back). If I have a problem with my code and google doesn't have the answer, I find making a flow chart is helpful, shows you the functions and where stuff is going wrong. Case diagrams too can help - but they are far too time consuming.

  • @x0cx102
    @x0cx102 2 года назад +1

    man i can't believe that when you filmed this back in 2016 I was about the same age as some of your cousins... I was about 13 and a half at that point. and you would have been what, twice my age, simon? Now (2022) I'm a college student (second year) around when I discovered your channel in 2020 or 2021.

  • @neededcow
    @neededcow 8 лет назад

    Hey Simon, it was great to meet you on that Thursday when i was at Exeter for my physics interview. It went well (I hope) and you were right I actually really enjoyed it! Hope you have a great Christmas man

    • @neededcow
      @neededcow 8 лет назад

      I'm from bath too btw

  • @maryamhussain6189
    @maryamhussain6189 8 лет назад +1

    Favourite thing- that Los Pollos Hermanos t shirt! I'm a massive Breaking Bad fan and it makes me stupidly happy whenever I spot another BB fan :D

  • @garrethlawrence323
    @garrethlawrence323 8 лет назад

    Great videos for study breaks..keeps you motivated throughout the day!

  • @slazter274
    @slazter274 8 лет назад +47

    "The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell" LOL, my boy got 'em dank memes

  • @luckypearl94
    @luckypearl94 8 лет назад

    Thanks for putting out these videos.... I'm in school getting my undergrad in nursing and trying to decide if i want to keep going and get my Ph.D. Wishing you success on your thesis!

  • @zoobihan
    @zoobihan 8 лет назад +1

    I love how genuinely happy you look

  • @calebeoliveira8511
    @calebeoliveira8511 8 лет назад +1

    Really great video. A big hug from João Pessoa, Brazil!

  • @ryanseipp6944
    @ryanseipp6944 8 лет назад

    Just gotta say, the vlogs are awesome! Cool to see what it's like to be a PhD student. Keep up the great work! I'm here to stay. Science is epic

  • @maltekify
    @maltekify 8 лет назад

    Almost 60k subs now, at this rate you'll have 100k by January. I'm really happy to see your channel grow:)

  • @Thomas-er8xg
    @Thomas-er8xg 8 лет назад +16

    Another quality video

  • @joerickson5211
    @joerickson5211 8 лет назад +1

    You seem so genuine and awesome x I hope your Ph.D. research is going well

  • @dflanagan56
    @dflanagan56 8 лет назад

    Take all the time you need Simon, thanks for the oxford video on 5 keys to being successful, changed my life , Oregon USA here, cheers!!!🍻✌🏽️☃️

  • @LORD-kg4sl
    @LORD-kg4sl 8 лет назад +49

    legend says if you're this early simon has to reply

    • @SimonClark
      @SimonClark  8 лет назад +194

      Oh but he will

    • @LORD-kg4sl
      @LORD-kg4sl 8 лет назад +2

      Ashwin Gokhale told you,in your face ashwin😂😂😂

    • @lsubandtrumpet2014
      @lsubandtrumpet2014 8 лет назад +3

      SimonOxfPhys are you like 18? cause u look pretry young to be a PHD student! Youre smart! What are ypu trying to become? physics professor, scientist, astronaut?

    • @dianabanana08
      @dianabanana08 7 лет назад

      +1990s were amazing! a legend. he is gonna become a legend.

  • @sena1348
    @sena1348 7 лет назад

    So I am doing my UG in chemistry and needed some serious motivation to get me through the exams season, and you’ve been very inspirational

  • @MexieMex
    @MexieMex 8 лет назад +1

    If you get the chance of doing an advent calendar, you really should, their days are numbered!

  • @JustOutRiding
    @JustOutRiding 8 лет назад +1

    Went to the bath spa with my girlfriend a while back, a great date :D Managed to go very off peak and was able to get the rooftop pool mostly to ourselves ;)

  • @GreenCrap24
    @GreenCrap24 8 лет назад +2

    Amazing vlog videos (: currently 3rd year undergrad in physics and astronomy. PhD looks very fun and challenging!

    • @jacobzu6655
      @jacobzu6655 8 лет назад +1

      Remount I'm going for undergrad in physics and astronomy too!

    • @GreenCrap24
      @GreenCrap24 8 лет назад

      wooh space physics buddies

  • @adamjbatten
    @adamjbatten 8 лет назад +1

    I physics masters student and I definitely agree about how much time is taken up by admin.

  • @datboi3928
    @datboi3928 8 лет назад

    please explain abit more of the physics used in your phd on the channel please. Loving it so far.

  • @RunwrightReads
    @RunwrightReads 7 лет назад

    I just found your channel and love that this exists. Science is cool again!

  • @AndreaAttard
    @AndreaAttard 8 лет назад +1

    You're a Yogscast fan too? Whoa! ... I'm too busy to watch Jingle Jams sadly, but if you find the time, then I should be able to as well :3.

  • @chrisherring030670
    @chrisherring030670 8 лет назад

    Great vlog mate. I think Jake is reasonably happy with his performance! :-)