becoming a PhD candidate | confirmation of candidature mini vlog + reflections

A year into my studies - time goes fast! This video is a mini vlog of my confirmation meeting and some thoughts/ ramblings on the process. Confirmation (also known as confirmation of candidature or candidacy elsewhere) is a first big milestone in a PhD and boy, I was glad to get it over and done with!
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[@yana.rya_____]

I have a few more videos in progress, but do let me know if there's anything you want to see! 😚

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Молодец! Так держать! Мы тебя любим!

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Спасибо ❤️

[@nutellaturtle2931]

your videos are great yana :) im prepping for my pre-confirmation so i really appreciate you sharing your journey with us as it gives me a sense of what's to come as well! keep it up!

[@yana.rya_____]

Thanks :) glad to hear it! Good luck with your pre confirmation!!

[@jeevaramananm6419]

I love your videos ..make more

[@imverydeadd]

I have seen some things about metaphilosophy and non-philosophy and I lose virtually all my interest in learning. Is there anything meaningful in this? What attracts you?

[@yana.rya_____]

Great question! For me I don't believe it has to be deeper than any other choice of career. It's important for me to enjoy the day to day tasks, flexibility, travel, and I enjoy teaching - so academia seems like a great choice. The idea of solving problems and adding to knowledge are just bonuses and motivate me as well, but they're much more abstract reasons for pursuing this.