Sam Ayele is a PhD student at IMT School for Advanced Studies studying the cognitive science of internet memes. She is an Ethiopian-born, California-raised international student in Lucca, Italy and the founder of the International Student Union. In her spare time, she writes a weekly blog on www.samayele.com/blog

Floundering First Steps: The First Month Of Starting A PhD

Starting a PhD can be daunting at the best of times, but even more so during a pandemic. In this article, Olivia Eve Arkley shares her experiences and advice for making the most of the first month of a PhD, including practical tools and mental skills to aid completion. She also discusses the importance of becoming part of the academic community and carving out your own place within it.

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