PhD first year tips! DOMINATE your first year!

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  • @JohnSmith-bs9ym
    @JohnSmith-bs9ym 2 года назад +44

    "Learn to say no without saying no."
    This really helps because I quickly learned that there are some TOXIC people in academia. A lot of professors are great in my university, but some made me wonder how they got to where they were with such toxic personality.

  • @ajsethi9576
    @ajsethi9576 4 года назад +105

    Starting my PhD in a few short weeks - this is great. Thanks mate. Another one I've read is "write 200 words every day without fail" - I plan to implement that one as well.

    • @silverliningart2183
      @silverliningart2183 3 года назад +6

      Hows that 200 words a day going now? I wrote like 100 words and was kaput

    • @tomatochemist
      @tomatochemist 2 года назад +3

      What are you writing about right at the start?

    • @ajsethi9576
      @ajsethi9576 2 года назад +7

      ​@@tomatochemist crippling phdepression

    • @baileyelliott7277
      @baileyelliott7277 2 года назад +2

      I can write 600 words a day with ease. In my undergrad my winter class prof had us write a 600 words response every day. I was so upset but it helped me with my in my masters program.

    • @gbolagadeolajide8595
      @gbolagadeolajide8595 Год назад

      @@ajsethi9576 are you fine?

  • @danibissonnette1601
    @danibissonnette1601 Год назад +18

    Something I found helpful during my Masters that might translate well to PHD is coming up with a weekly meal schedule and "sales" schedule at the local grocery store.

  • @bens4426
    @bens4426 3 года назад +23

    Due to begin my PhD in September. These videos have honestly helped me to feel optimistic about the world load and the process, cheers for the content Andy.

  • @Zymbo007
    @Zymbo007 3 года назад +10

    A little over a year into my PhD. Absolutely loved the tips that you shared.

  • @Kakirachan
    @Kakirachan Год назад +2

    Your tips are always *chef’s kiss* like I hate other PhD-related content creators when they’re so vague and platitude-y, whereas you give tangible, actionable protocols that I can use ASAP

  • @andreilq
    @andreilq 4 года назад +9

    Samba! I didn't expect that. I wish I had watched your videos in the early stages of my PhD. Greetings from Brazil

  • @edwindunhot3807
    @edwindunhot3807 3 года назад +3

    Fail a lot!!! that's me... a lot of corrections, rejections, and feeling unmotivated. It is so relieving to see this video. Thank you so much.

  • @isabelliu4447
    @isabelliu4447 4 года назад +26

    Thanks so much for this video! I am about to start my PhD in January and your tips are sooo helpful! I will try to follow your tips when I actually start it!

    • @themtvofficial
      @themtvofficial 4 года назад +2

      Same im starting January as well. Super nervous

    • @souravsaha3475
      @souravsaha3475 4 года назад +2

      Same here...I'm also starting PhD in January in Humanities!

    • @Daniel_McDougall
      @Daniel_McDougall Год назад

      How’s your PhD going?

  • @yj7574
    @yj7574 3 года назад +6

    These past few weeks, each new adjustment I've been making to the conditions in my experiments related to my hypothesis has just been failure after failure. Making my presentation for this week's progress meeting, I realized this is just a scrapbook of my failures. And the most devastating thing is that I am just absolutely confused... I even started wondering why my PI doesn't just tell me to pack my things and leave. I was feeling extremely uncomfortable and unworthy, and screaming (searching on youtube) for help when I found your channel! You helped me adjust my perspective that I'm learning and honing in on my area of research, and building confidence in my work. Thank you very much!

  • @priscillaadebayo2114
    @priscillaadebayo2114 4 года назад +22

    Thank you, Andy. I will add that you interact as often as possible with your classmates, it does help relieve the overwhelming feeling. I’m just starting out and this is my experience. I appreciate your videos a lot. God bless.

  • @hunturbo
    @hunturbo 4 года назад +8

    I just got accepted to my first PhD program and stumbled upon this channel. I haven't subbed to a channel in years probably but I immediately smashed the sub button after watching a few of your videos. Love this content--it's super helpful considering that I don't know many PhDs in chemistry that I can ask for advice or tips. I'll definitely be sticking around

  • @PAScribe
    @PAScribe 2 года назад +5

    Hey Andy. Started my PhD Sept 2022 and nearly a semester in. Such amazing content you are sharing. Truly appreciate it. Looking forward to rewatching what I have seen so far, making notes and implementing them. You are an absolute star!

    • @cutieaadi9599
      @cutieaadi9599 Год назад

      I have to speak the same, Andy great work and I highly appreaciate your time and sharing experiences. thanks a lot man!!

  • @kumudumadhawakurugama3244
    @kumudumadhawakurugama3244 Год назад +1

    First of all, thank you for doing such great videos. I just started my Ph.D. and I love your content. I feel blessed that I have found your channel and looking forward to implementing your tips right from the beginning.

  • @jhen4944
    @jhen4944 3 года назад +3

    “Exploring the whims of your supervisor” oooof that hit hard.

  • @Yaqeen_ehsan
    @Yaqeen_ehsan 3 года назад +8

    I love this channel! Great content! You are right about mature PhD students compared to those that never worked! My working experience certainly helped me pass with first class honours and still have a nice daily routine! I am now going into a PhD with 7 years of teaching experience. Hoping that Incan continue to grow and learn. I appreciate also the powerpoint tip. Never thought of it!

  • @anishavarughese3510
    @anishavarughese3510 3 года назад +2

    Starting my PhD next month and I am so glad I found your channel. Really helpful. Thanks

  • @nuratheefasufeenamsuaree8794
    @nuratheefasufeenamsuaree8794 2 года назад +2

    Start my Ph.D. in October 2021, and still have a few months before one year. Thanks for your advice.

  • @soniakaushik3067
    @soniakaushik3067 2 года назад +3

    I am going to start my PhD in Jan2023 and I found your video at the right time. I am gonna implement every point mentioned by you.
    Thank you for this relevant content.
    & Yes you got a new Subscriber!!!
    😊🎉

  • @shreyadas5065
    @shreyadas5065 4 года назад +9

    Thank you Andy for the good video. I think one more tip would be to join some kind of class or course about communication skills. Early in a PhD people need to present their idea, research question or a certain research paper in front of their own research group or even to some committee. And it is not always easy to present or communicate well for many people. In our undergrad studies, presenting skills are not really taught. So attempting to get better in that might also be quite useful.

  • @maximeartico7925
    @maximeartico7925 4 года назад +1

    Just started a PhD in polymer chemistry 3months ago I this video pops up on my youtube. Caught by the big data and thank you for that!
    The chanel is great ! Never seen such a charismatic chemist :D

  • @karolinawww6834
    @karolinawww6834 Месяц назад

    I started a month ago and I'm feeling quite lost, this is exactly what I needed. Your videos helped me in the application process too, even though I'm from a different country, so thank you!

  • @sosocute1134
    @sosocute1134 4 месяца назад +2

    That part where the character says, “I am not clever enough to be with these people,” really resonated with me. I’m currently working on my master’s thesis, and I’m feeling so overwhelmed. Imposter syndrome has kicked in hard, and I’ve even been considering withdrawing and pursuing something else in my life. I’ve started to wonder if I’ll ever be good enough to succeed in academia.

    • @karolinawww6834
      @karolinawww6834 Месяц назад +1

      Hope you haven't given up! Masters is not really about discovering something new but about a deep understanding of available theories and methodologies, and applying them. Whatever you do, as long as you put the work in and do the best job you can, you will get your degree! The uncertainty and stress is part of the process, but it makes the finish line so much more satisfying. That's the best part

    • @sosocute1134
      @sosocute1134 Месяц назад

      @@karolinawww6834 thank you for the kind words, still working on it till this day, and I have gotten some good results that I am proud of

  • @jithinms_
    @jithinms_ 4 года назад +5

    Hello Andy.. I'm now in the first of my PhD...so happy to have found this video 😀..thank you

    • @gulnazlaghari2530
      @gulnazlaghari2530 3 года назад

      I am in second year. 😓😓😓 I lost

    • @soumyajitsarkar2372
      @soumyajitsarkar2372 3 года назад

      @@gulnazlaghari2530 you lost what ?

    • @antoine1407
      @antoine1407 3 года назад

      @@gulnazlaghari2530 you so lucky! I hope to join to a phD programme in future

  • @jess.the.mess..
    @jess.the.mess.. 2 года назад +1

    Best tips I’ve found yet on RUclips. Made me feel confident about starting my first year in august. Thanks so much

  • @edwinaabam3305
    @edwinaabam3305 3 года назад +3

    I love your videos, they are so relatable. Your PhD vlogs and Tara Brabazone's @ Flinders university are gold. Every grad/phd student needs to hear them!

  • @shawnershorts
    @shawnershorts 3 года назад +1

    Great advice! I'm doing my DBA (finished my MBA in December 2020). You are spot on correct about the structure afforded by undergrad and grad programs is so true. I started my DBA in February 2021 and doing well. My supervisor was great and had one piece of advice: go beyond the required textbook and go deep. My lowest mark was 95 on my first assignment. It's been 100 going forward. Google Scholar is my best friend, last 5 years of literature. Gold. Thanks, Dr. Andy!

  • @BobsBlackwell
    @BobsBlackwell 2 года назад +1

    Great tip about the PowerPoint - Thank you!!

  • @ahmedbaruwa8433
    @ahmedbaruwa8433 4 года назад +2

    So Fascinating! If I get an admit, I am going to watch all of Andy's videos in one day.

  • @shirleyzhang3180
    @shirleyzhang3180 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for all the wonderful videos about PhD!

  • @aditisiddharth6472
    @aditisiddharth6472 3 года назад +5

    I'm going from practicing clinical medicine to a DPhil- this is like entering a whole new world.. Im excited and petrified

  • @shivanshawasthi27
    @shivanshawasthi27 3 года назад +1

    thankoyoufor the the first point , makinh ppts about each paper, I was writing summarty about wach paper on word but that was time consuming
    your channels a blessing

    • @DrAndyStapleton
      @DrAndyStapleton  3 года назад +1

      You're welcome 😊

    • @shivanshawasthi27
      @shivanshawasthi27 3 года назад

      @@DrAndyStapleton Could you please make a video about going through the reading part, I have a topic about simulation and fabrication?
      do I need to go through the only trending iterature from publishing pov?
      Or Do indeed to go in-depth of every area of that broader topic that I have for example solar cells in your case?

  • @ronti2492
    @ronti2492 4 года назад +2

    AWESOME tip on using PPT....thank you!

  • @megha2319
    @megha2319 4 года назад +1

    Hey Andy☺️ I'm so glad I found your videos exactly when my First year of PhD has begun in India. I really enjoy watching your videos. They are so helpful. Thank you for sharing practical tips with us.

  • @joshxyun
    @joshxyun 9 месяцев назад

    Beginning my PhD in September - great content - keep up the great work!

  • @bobbicals
    @bobbicals 4 года назад +2

    I've been watching your videos for a while so you can imagine my surprise when I realise that we are at the same university!

  • @s.hnazari1284
    @s.hnazari1284 4 месяца назад

    "One note" is also very good for organizing documents

  • @hoangphucpham2182
    @hoangphucpham2182 Год назад

    starting my PhD in a month. Thanks Andy!

  • @ronti2492
    @ronti2492 4 года назад +2

    Bloody heck Andy, I've got Imposter Syndrome now, and am only just putting together my application to Kings College London! VBut its a exciting, apprehensive feeling, not quite fear, but close...all the very best from an Australian going in your reverse direction ( =as I understand you completed your doctorate in UNSW...?)

    • @Zoe-hh6dl
      @Zoe-hh6dl 7 месяцев назад

      Oh how did it all go? (Reading your interesting comment 3 years later and curious!)

  • @deniwk
    @deniwk 2 года назад

    I am going to start my PhD journey at the end of this year. Your video will be very helpful.

  • @swansonp8582
    @swansonp8582 3 года назад +1

    I try to do sth similar with the different papers but then I lose track of my system. The powerpoint is so going to help.
    Thankyou so much!

  • @Aash0999
    @Aash0999 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much Andy for this video, I really needed this. I'm starting my PhD in October and I feel lucky I subscribed to your channel :)

  • @igotyou9821
    @igotyou9821 4 года назад +30

    I feel being attacked 😂 but I really needed these advice thank you bro 🤍
    ‘A lost first year PhD student’

  • @starsharp3500
    @starsharp3500 4 года назад +2

    Excellent. Can you do a video on your reading and powerpoint deck that you've created?

  • @jesus-sheeple
    @jesus-sheeple 3 года назад

    God bless you. I kid you not when you mentioned feeling lost and feeling like everyone else has it together other than me, I was wide-eyed, and thought you were in my head, XD. Thank you so much for this!!

    • @DrAndyStapleton
      @DrAndyStapleton  3 года назад +2

      You are very welcome! What you are feeling is known as the impostor syndrome and I can assure you that everyone is feeling the same as you!

  • @omololualeji3666
    @omololualeji3666 Год назад

    About a month into my PhD.😌. Thanks for your tips Andy

  • @AuntieWendy
    @AuntieWendy 3 года назад +1

    u do have a soothing voice

  • @ruijingsophiexin6189
    @ruijingsophiexin6189 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tips. I am a first year PhD in chemistry in Australia. Lucky that I find your channel. Hope you create more content on how to be successful in PhD. Thanks again for sharing your experience 👍👍

    • @DrAndyStapleton
      @DrAndyStapleton  3 года назад

      I got plenty more videos planned! Thank you for your comment and support of the channel.

  • @intheskyofnom2187
    @intheskyofnom2187 Год назад

    Thanks Andy. This is great!

  • @Youn06311
    @Youn06311 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for giving us advices and hope

  • @krisanthonysilveira8244
    @krisanthonysilveira8244 4 года назад +2

    This is sooo Cool !
    You are an inspiration.

  • @i_t296
    @i_t296 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing good tips, and doing so while keeping it honest.

  • @lvjing8110
    @lvjing8110 3 года назад

    Thank you Andy. I just started my Phd this July. I will enrich your first point of deciding a citation manager ASAP, this is a lesson I've learnt in my previous academic research.

  • @swing4335
    @swing4335 2 года назад

    thank you! I am doing my phd, and these tips are so useful.

  • @ganbatgantulga3833
    @ganbatgantulga3833 Год назад

    I have just started my phd and failing in experiments for first 3 months. Burned out and thankfully found your videa 😅

  • @bernaleebotha3332
    @bernaleebotha3332 3 года назад

    Thanks for all the videos! Your videos are on my todo list :)
    Another tip that you can give students is that they can set the speed for RUclips videos and watch it faster thus having more time to do other things

  • @shinjinisingh8445
    @shinjinisingh8445 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for the video. It’s really helpful - from a first year PhD student

  • @ledayl1153
    @ledayl1153 2 года назад

    Loved it, thank you for sharing these wisdom

  • @kelvianmularso2587
    @kelvianmularso2587 3 года назад

    Definitely what I need right now, big thanks for your simple and clear explanation

  • @erikapetranova575
    @erikapetranova575 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video :-) very helpful

  • @sarahahamed970
    @sarahahamed970 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for these advices. I am planning to start my PhD soon, in Australia.

  • @Skylark-nu4qt
    @Skylark-nu4qt 3 года назад

    Thank you., Andy!!👌🏽👌🏽

  • @MechMonstrosity
    @MechMonstrosity 3 года назад

    Your beard is majestic. Also, thanks for this!

  • @foz2071
    @foz2071 3 года назад

    Wow! Some brilliant tips here

  • @annewrites...8385
    @annewrites...8385 2 года назад

    Thank you. I am starting my PhD next year. My supervisor is already telling me to read!

  • @janepatino7837
    @janepatino7837 3 года назад

    This is very helpful. Thank you.

  • @alichopping2703
    @alichopping2703 4 года назад

    Great video! I'd love to see something on how to prepare for PhD interviews

  • @RocioGonzalezMeza
    @RocioGonzalezMeza 3 года назад

    starting my physics PhD in September! thanks for the tips (:

  • @farzadmilan6171
    @farzadmilan6171 4 года назад

    love you man
    many thanks for your great informing

  • @Nadia-ib6yt
    @Nadia-ib6yt 4 года назад

    I wish I knew these tips sooner 😬 very helpful 👏👏

  • @HuHuxLoops
    @HuHuxLoops 3 года назад

    I love your channel! Thank you for your super helpful videos :)

  • @kennethbaptiste
    @kennethbaptiste 4 года назад

    Wonderful. Thank you.

  • @poojabhaisa6427
    @poojabhaisa6427 2 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @alirezaa6530
    @alirezaa6530 4 года назад +4

    Hey Andy,
    Thanks a lot for your video.
    I am a massive procrastinator and I have this bad mentality that "other" people are doing more than me (like 8 or 10 hours a day) and I can only do the same you mentioned (the 1.5 hours in the morning and the afternoon)... that really messes me up.
    Ps. I was the winner of a grant this year, but I dont see value in my work ever.
    Would love to know ur opinion on this.

    • @SecAllTheWay
      @SecAllTheWay 4 года назад +4

      Whoever gave the grant has seen value!

  • @mahmudaislam5428
    @mahmudaislam5428 2 месяца назад

    Oh my god. I love you andy so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @wahikorea7379
    @wahikorea7379 4 года назад

    Thank you Andy ☺️

  • @Rfranceli1981
    @Rfranceli1981 Год назад

    Regards from Brazilian phds!!

  • @graceasantewaatwumasi
    @graceasantewaatwumasi 9 месяцев назад

    This was a great advise.

  • @larissacury7714
    @larissacury7714 Год назад

    Hi! Thanks for the video! Do you have any videos on this power point technique? I found it really.interesting. I currently use Zotero. ps: another Brazilian here!

  • @janswanton3631
    @janswanton3631 4 года назад +3

    I really find your videos helpful. May I ask for more information on one point. You talk as though, as a PhD student, you are interacting with people at the University other than your supervisor. I have 8 degrees (4 xM.A.s, 2 xB.As and a couple of degree level professional qualifications). But because I have always worked full time and done these at evening classes, I've never had any contact with the various Universities outside of the actual lecture. Noy having time to go to libraries, I've always just bought the books I needed. Now I am retired, I shall be doing my PhD remotely (partly Covid, partly geography). Please could you elucidate as to what PhDs students are expected to do at a university, other than research for their qualification. Thanks.

    • @milankaur6626
      @milankaur6626 3 года назад

      Following this, have the same question

    • @not_ever
      @not_ever 3 года назад

      Things that PhD students do outside of research may include:
      Teaching or being a teaching assistant for undergrads in labs/tutorials etc.
      Attending weekly meetings within their departments/with other departments in the university/with students and faculty from other universities, to discuss research or papers or whatever
      Attending/organising conferences
      Do admin things for lecturers who may or may not be their supervisor
      A lot of PhD students have their own office space/desk in my UK university in (open plan offices) so they can interact with other PhD students (Obviously current pandemic restrictions apply)

  • @lidoevera
    @lidoevera 4 года назад

    Hey Andy, great video! I think it would be very helpful if you were to include links to books, apps or websites you mention in the video description. Love the content

  • @Fateema-n5u
    @Fateema-n5u 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much. Is there any blog or society or Telegram channel for such advice and shafing experiences ?
    I am starting my PhD soon and contemplating my whole life.

  • @richardgale4827
    @richardgale4827 4 года назад

    Pure gold!

  • @erickmoreta8287
    @erickmoreta8287 4 года назад

    Please make a video on how to aquire the knowledge to do analysis. Specially for pwoplenwoth quemistry /biology.

  • @elizabethk3238
    @elizabethk3238 2 года назад

    Having 2 masters degrees (1 academic (MEd), and 1 professional (MSW), I do not recommend jumping from undergrad to PhD. I feel very comfortable in the event I might choose to do a PhD.

  • @AbdulWahab-pj2ew
    @AbdulWahab-pj2ew 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for making great videos on PhD tips. Can you explain the pros and cons of Joint PhD between two universities? And is it more superior compared to a PhD from one university?

  • @troyt3530
    @troyt3530 4 года назад

    Thanks ☺️

  • @standelasanantone2180
    @standelasanantone2180 4 года назад +1

    I am now fully retired, in my late 50s, totally unencumbered, financially independent and earned my MBA ~ 30+ years ago; however, even though I have ZERO plans of ever going back to work... I have always held a desire to earn a doctorate (EdD). Now that I have the means and the time, I am considering going for it --- but my wife and adult children (who also have their Masters') think it would be a complete waste of time, effort and money for me to pursue at this stage of my life. On one hand I see their point, but on the other hand it has been a personal 'goal' for decades. Other than personal satisfaction, there are zero additional benefits for me to achieve this goal. Thoughts?

    • @DrAndyStapleton
      @DrAndyStapleton  4 года назад

      Hi Stan! If it is a personal goal, you are fully retired and financially independent (don't need a scholarship) I see no issue with it. It will potentially take you away from spending time with your family but if they are supportive I see it as a worthy goal and contribution to the an important field!

    • @SecAllTheWay
      @SecAllTheWay 4 года назад

      am in a similar position, and applying to Univs, committed to getting into one in Fall 2021. Taking the plunge bcoz personally I don’t want to die without trying to pursue my dream, n make some meaningful contribution.

  • @reneehoffman5683
    @reneehoffman5683 Год назад

    Zotero is a good citation manager

  • @jameslee3357
    @jameslee3357 3 года назад +2

    "Fail a lot"
    I'm ~6 months in and yeah this was pretty unavoidable for me lol

  • @anammaccoi7846
    @anammaccoi7846 Год назад

    Can you show us those power points for reference purpose...

  • @lululillian64
    @lululillian64 3 года назад

    Hi, Andy. Thank you for this video. I will adopt all you said verbatim. If it works in one of the African Universities. You will be the first to know. I hope to keep in touch with you.

  • @meganiles7899
    @meganiles7899 7 месяцев назад

    OMG, genius! That's a great idea, minute 3, where he says to put each paper with the corresponding description on a single slide.
    If I had done that for my MSc, it would have been so helpful. Thank you!

  • @smedmoslim95
    @smedmoslim95 4 года назад

    thank you.

  • @k0185123
    @k0185123 2 года назад

    Thank you Andy. This video is quite helpful. I will start my PhD in 2023 at KU Leuven with 4-year PhD scholarship, meaning I will have to complete PhD within 4 years, instead of 5-7 years in U.S. Do you have any suggestions on 4-year PhD? I'm a little bit afraid of their expectation of me because I need time to get familiar with the theory and methodology that they're used to. Thank you.

  • @MuhammadKhalid-jw1gd
    @MuhammadKhalid-jw1gd 2 года назад

    Thanks for the informative video, How do you understand any new concept? How do you understand the difficult mathematics associated with any concept/topic you encounter in a research article? How did you came up with your research question/problem for your PhD?

  • @MD-pl8fr
    @MD-pl8fr 2 года назад +1

    Guys, how many of you feel inadequate? How do you overcome it?

  • @Rainstorm121
    @Rainstorm121 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video......still to get on top of this matlab coding. No mathematics, neither statistics at undergrad, hence I am too slow. At 8 months of the first year. Andy, have you produced a video, that I might miss, on how to write the first peer reviewed journal article?

  • @JPBessa-pf3cl
    @JPBessa-pf3cl 2 года назад

    Dude, I love your videos! I am Brazilian but even I don't knowing how to dance samba, I loved to see my country mentioned here! Do you have a LinkedIn account that I can connect with?

  • @trishaadeba3650
    @trishaadeba3650 4 месяца назад

    Can’t say no since I am the only PhD student right now in the lab 😢 Can’t pass it on to someone else 😭