Originally, I wanted to write a blogpost about feeling like a fraud. However, during the writing process, I noticed that that does not really capture the essence of the problem I wanted to reflect on. Feeling like a fraud was just one of the insecurities that the little voice in the back of my head…
Category: Our PhD Journey
Getting a PhD Project Started (During a Pandemic)
Now, three months into my PhD I thought it is a good idea to stop and reflect a little. I wanted to post something earlier, but the ToDo list is long and it is very easy to push things like reflective blog writing to the end of it until you suddenly realize several months have…
Nina’s View of Academia – Before Starting
A bit later than I intended, I would also like to introduce myself. I almost finished my master’s degree and feeling grateful, excited, nervous and ready to mentally prepare for my PhD journey. After spending some time in beautiful wintery Austria, I am recharged and ready to reflect a little bit on my current opinions. …
Marie’s View of Academia – Before Starting
Nina and I wanted to get this blog going right before both of us start our PhD, so that we still capture our ‘naive’ freshly graduated mindset. Since I am officially busy in my new (home)office from today onwards, I am just in time. The start of my PhD project, of course, makes me very…