Andrea (she/her) holds a PhD in conservation science from Martin-Luther University in Halle. Her thesis which she defended in 2019 focused on rewilding as a novel approach to conservation. Also since 2019, she's been working as Science-Policy officer for the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) in Leipzig. In her free time she's on a mission to support female PhD candidates in their final months before submission to get over PhD finisher’s block, grow their support network and professional visibility so they can get on with their life and land their dream job.

How to Deal with Boredom During the PhD

This article discusses the dark cloud of boredom that doctoral students may experience during the long PhD journey. It explores some possible causes of boredom, such as social media leading to comparison and disinterest in our own lives, and provides tips on how to handle it – aiming to inspire and encourage you to have a wonderful research journey ahead!

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