thePhDparent

Child to parent: what's a PhD?
2nd year PhD parent: Um, good question, I'll tell you when I start it

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

@AuthorClaireG I'll remember that for next time, lol

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

@AuthorClaireG That's great, I think more of us need to talk about how we're educating our kids. It gives hope for the future, which we need right now!

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

@AuthorClaireG Agreed! Last night it was the handmaids tale, with discussions on the continuing inequality between the sexes.

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

@puspannehakim @jane_wakeford @PhDForum @ANUHDR There's nothing quite like the unrestrained excitement of a 3 year old over something we take for granted

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

@AuthorClaireG Mine have moved out of pop culture & into teenage angst. I miss the days of Tay Swift debates, now its indepth convos about 13 reasons why 😯

[Martijn Peters @MartijnPeters_]

@biotweeps I am a first gen as well😊 Mom is kindergarden teacher and dad works in finances. Got inspired by the many walks with my grandfather 🌳🌳🌳

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

@jane_wakeford @PhDForum @ANUHDR I go to a local cafe that has free music on Sundays. I'm FEROCIOUS about protecting my Sundays now

[Hugh Kearns @ithinkwellHugh]

Starting a PhD soon? Free resources and templates to help you plan your #PhD. https://t.co/ZLmjz5WuBw

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

this is my biggest obstacle but also the best advice. I *hate* showing my raw drafts, but if I don't they never get done.. https://t.co/J6twxia6hL

[Hugh Kearns @ithinkwellHugh]

#7PhDSecrets: 2: Write and show as you go.
It's show and tell - not hide and seek.
Start writing from the very beginning.
#PhDchat #PhD

[Biotweeps @biotweeps]

Who else is a first gen academic? And how did you get into your field?

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

I'll start interviewing in Wonder Woman garb.... https://t.co/Ziv6QsMk78

[Erin Winick Anthony @erinwinick]

Advice for freshman engineers: Don't give in to bragging who had less sleep and more coffee. Sleep more. Save money from buying less coffee.

[Hugh Kearns @ithinkwellHugh]

#7PhDSecrets
Secret 3: Be realistic. It's not a Nobel Prize.
When you are doing a PhD you are learning how to do research.
#PhDchat #PhDlife

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

Hey, new followers, welcome 2 @thePhdparent! It feels gd 2 no there are so many of us here, Im the only 1 in my lab, it can be isolating

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

Knowing your priorities? @thePhdparent Guilt? Both or neither? Well done @montigirl You picked right https://t.co/046qrJNecr

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

@phdwriteup @peaceandloafjes Too pretty to eat!

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

@phdwriteup Happy birthday! How are you celebrating?

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

Those unplanned mental health breaks of @thePhdparent put everything into perspective (except your jeans) https://t.co/ExnZQocmlv

[thePhDparent @thePhdparent]

@montigirl @AcademicChatter Awww, and I bet they loved it too! Good one! (PS, the true PhD parent wears sweat pants anyway so you're all good!)