I'm SO thrilled to hear you talk about your friendships and community! I'm a first year PhD student so this year was a quite different way to start, but I am floored by the depth of friendships I've been able to already make in my department-and I do feel quite lucky to be in a department that is perhaps unusually collegial and tight-knit. But I do, like you, really push back against this idea that a PhD is inherently an isolating experience-I think so much personal and intellectual fulfillment comes out of the relationships we make, and in more normal times the spontaneous conversations and daily interactions we have. I'm not sure how I would survive the next five years without a community of people here to sustain me!!
This is such a great video! Currently starting an application for an Eng Lit PhD (and already feel slightly out of my depth) - it's great to know what your experience has been like. Best of luck with it!
I've been offered a PhD in environmental science at Birmingham Uni and these expectations vs. realities are so helpful! As an international student, I really really hope freshers week will still happen this year, in some form at least! Looking forward to watching more on you channel :)
Congratulations on the PhD offer! I'm glad this video was helpful :) I know everything is up in the air right now but the university are hoping to continue as normal in September and are also planning a lot of events for an online freshers if it isn't possible to in person :)
@@LucyHargrave Would you please elaborate on the importance of networking for someone who likes to stay in academia like yourself? Is it important from a professional point of view or merely social? I've always imagined networking being crucial for people in the corporate world. Is it also the case for academics? And is it so obvious that an introvert is asking all these questions?!!! :)))
Hello, sorry for only just replying it's been a busy few months! I'm a little confused about why you need a video to pursue an English Literature PhD, could you maybe explain a bit more?
@@LucyHargrave I mean a guidance video to help understand the various field currently being pursued for PhD and the application processes and requirements of various universities in UK
I'm SO thrilled to hear you talk about your friendships and community! I'm a first year PhD student so this year was a quite different way to start, but I am floored by the depth of friendships I've been able to already make in my department-and I do feel quite lucky to be in a department that is perhaps unusually collegial and tight-knit. But I do, like you, really push back against this idea that a PhD is inherently an isolating experience-I think so much personal and intellectual fulfillment comes out of the relationships we make, and in more normal times the spontaneous conversations and daily interactions we have. I'm not sure how I would survive the next five years without a community of people here to sustain me!!
This is such a great video! Currently starting an application for an Eng Lit PhD (and already feel slightly out of my depth) - it's great to know what your experience has been like. Best of luck with it!
Thank you and good luck with your application! I know it can feel really overwhelming applying for a PhD but it's definitely worth it :)
I've been offered a PhD in environmental science at Birmingham Uni and these expectations vs. realities are so helpful! As an international student, I really really hope freshers week will still happen this year, in some form at least! Looking forward to watching more on you channel :)
Congratulations on the PhD offer! I'm glad this video was helpful :) I know everything is up in the air right now but the university are hoping to continue as normal in September and are also planning a lot of events for an online freshers if it isn't possible to in person :)
I smiled through this. Very helpful tips, thank you.
I usually avoid freshers week but now I’m definitely not missing out on it next year
Damie Alabi I get wanting to avoid them but honestly it is such a good way to make friends especially for a PhD 😊
phd student from india and the first point she said is true. either super busy or master procastinator. Yes gurl... networking is the key...
Networking is so important, and definitely a skill I'm still developing :)
@@LucyHargrave Would you please elaborate on the importance of networking for someone who likes to stay in academia like yourself? Is it important from a professional point of view or merely social? I've always imagined networking being crucial for people in the corporate world. Is it also the case for academics? And is it so obvious that an introvert is asking all these questions?!!! :)))
Very Helpful! Im applying to graduate school and this helped alleviate some of the pressure. btw you're energy is so cute and friendly!
Bianca Vanessa I’m glad it helped! Good luck with the application 😊
please make a video in which discuss the procedure to take admission in phd in english
I am also looking forward to do PHD there
Thank you so much for your video. Really like it.
Glad you liked it!
Thanks a lot for this video! =)
Hello, good to listen to you always. I am already a Ph.D. student in English. If possible, can I talk to you for a while?
Hi I am from India and wish to pursue my PhD in English literature. Can you help me with a video ?
I realise that being a PhD student is already a very hectic job. So I am also ready to pay any compensations for your time.
Thanks 🤞
Hello, sorry for only just replying it's been a busy few months! I'm a little confused about why you need a video to pursue an English Literature PhD, could you maybe explain a bit more?
@@LucyHargrave I mean a guidance video to help understand the various field currently being pursued for PhD and the application processes and requirements of various universities in UK