PandemicPhD

PhD student — started during a pandemic. According to faculty, everything should run the same as 1882 PHDs

[PandemicPhD @PhPandemic]

Overheard, pandemic university: do you even like research?

To a student behind on publishing due to having covid early in the pandemic.

[Dr Meming @Dr_Meming]

It’s ok. #academictwitter #academicchatter #phdchat #phdvoice #phdfriend @OpenAcademics

[PandemicPhD @PhPandemic]

Another not commonly mentioned but important thing is this: be on the look out for representational allies. The faculty who say all the right things about DEI but do all the wrong things. 🦈

[PandemicPhD @PhPandemic]

Welcome aboard newly admitted PhD students! Everyone will say this but truly take the time to ask questions of potential advisors. Especially make sure they can fund you throughout your PhD program. #phdchat #phdlife

[PandemicPhD @PhPandemic]

Don’t know why faculty don’t make the connection between their behavior and incoming students opting not to work with them.

[PandemicPhD @PhPandemic]

Remember to be very honest when prospective incoming students ask about your PhD program!

[PhD Forum @PhDForum]

Everyone can struggle to be motivated. You are not alone. Our online study room is free & open 24/7. It can feel strange joining a new space but take a peek & see what you think, you could soon feel at home with supportive companionship. #phdchat #phdlife

[PandemicPhD @PhPandemic]

@Gradadvisor @farahspillingc1 @OpenAcademics @AcademicChatter @PhDspeaks If a school discriminates and has to pay for it, then that constitutes working in practice, no?

Separately. Older PHDs are better to hire from an economic standpoint anyways: fewer years of retirement and benefits to pay.

[Anastasia Leligdowicz 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 @ALeligdowicz]

I realised something when talking to a colleague the other day...

Starting a PhD during a pandemic has made me feel very lonely and isolated.

I’ve drawn the problem and the solution.

Listen up universities.

Who relates?

#phdchatter #AcademicChatter @PandemicPGRs

[PandemicPhD @PhPandemic]

@Gradadvisor @farahspillingc1 @OpenAcademics @AcademicChatter @PhDspeaks But that’s can be solved with an employment lawyer since age discrimination is unlawful

[PandemicPhD @PhPandemic]

Completed:
✔️ learned how to quarantine and PhD during global pandemic
✔️ witnessed massive unemployment, civil unrest
✔️survived a US gov coup
✔️ the above, plus normal PHD stressors, and still in good standing in PhD program

Pandemic PhDs: ready for you world 🗺

#phdchat

[PandemicPhD @PhPandemic]

Have you considered dropping out of your PhD because of reasons relating to how your institution is not adequately addressing how doing a Pandemic PhD differs from doing a pre-pandemic PhD? #AcademicChatter #phdchat #phdlife

[PhD Forum @PhDForum]

DM 10 mths of home working I'm tired & frustrated I'm starting to not like my PhD I'm forced to use online methods I believe are not going to produce good data. Is it worth staying and finishing? The institution doesn't acknowledge all PhDs are impacted. Mentally exhausted.

[PandemicPhD @PhPandemic]

We’ve all been locked down during the pandemic — insist that your life matters to your institutions and PIs. After all this, you deserve to move onto the next stage of your career. Good PIs will say, “finish your PhD asap. ASAP = when you are ready” #phdchat #phdlife

[Mary Andino @andino_mc]

Universities: we proudly support PhD students during the financial duress caused by COVID.
Also universities: yes, a parking permit still costs $850.
#phdchat #AcademicChatter

[Mary Andino @andino_mc]

Universities: we proudly support PhD students during the financial duress caused by COVID.
Also universities: yes, a parking permit still costs $850.
#phdchat #AcademicChatter

[Dr Shane Huntington OAM @DrShaneRRR]

PhD students across the world are doing it tough right now.
Hang in there people. I know it’s awful but I see you.
Here is something I wrote to help. #phdchat #phdlife #phd

https://t.co/pg4EsYZvrw

[Dr Zoe John @Zoe_John_]

“How’s the PhD going?” Vol.2 🖊 #phd #phdchat #lockdown #academiclife #mentalhealth