Re:Things I learnt during, and about, my PhD
by kenver on Wednesday July 16, 2008 @08:20AM
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I enjoyed my PhD right up until near the end, supervisors from my experience aren't as bad as the guy in this made out, mine were very helpful.
The only time I stopped enjoying my PhD was in my last year when I had to totally focus on one small niche and that got a bit boring.
Looking back I wouldn't recommend it unless you want to stay in academia afterwards, or if you're really interested in the tiny area you will inevitably focus on.
Anyway I submit in two weeks and the experience has shown my that I need to go commercial. Then I can enjoy playing about with whatever I like in my own time for fun!
The only time I stopped enjoying my PhD was in my last year when I had to totally focus on one small niche and that got a bit boring.
Looking back I wouldn't recommend it unless you want to stay in academia afterwards, or if you're really interested in the tiny area you will inevitably focus on.
Anyway I submit in two weeks and the experience has shown my that I need to go commercial. Then I can enjoy playing about with whatever I like in my own time for fun!