Tag: Swansea University

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My PhD Journey As An International Student

Marika Strano, a first-year PhD student in English Literature at Swansea University, shares her journey as an international student in her PhD program. Despite the difficulties and rejections she faced before being accepted at Swansea, Marika was thrilled when she finally received her offer to study in the UK, but she also shares the challenges of being an international student and how it affects her mental health.

Marika Strano

Motherhood and Doctoral Studies: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

Taylor Darwin

Navigating motherhood and academia can be overwhelming, especially when they happen simultaneously. I discuss my experiences, struggles, and successes as an emerging researcher and new mother, and suggestions for universities to further support these populations moving forward.

Managing PhD Stress And Staying Motivated.

Mercy Rophina

A research journey is a rollercoaster ride with its fair share of ups and downs. If we can enjoy the happy moments, we can overcome the things which pull us down. Let us see our PhD as a solo adventure trek, rather than a track race.

How I Navigated my Mentor Switching Institutions During my Ph.D.

Claire Kisamore

Navigating the unexpected departure of her advisor, Claire shares her tips on dealing with the challenges of this uncertainty during her PhD.

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Tag: Swansea University

My PhD Journey As An International Student

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Motherhood and Doctoral Studies: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

Managing PhD Stress And Staying Motivated.

How I Navigated my Mentor Switching Institutions During my Ph.D.