Average PhD Student

B’s get PhD’s but I desperately want an A

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

No one tells you how isolating the last year of PhD can be. No more classes and so many friends graduated already..

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

It is far harder to review a bad paper than a good one..

[Dr. Amy, Psy.D. @DrAmyPsyD]

The day I registered for graduate school, I told the clinical director that the loan amount made me nervous. He said, and I quote, "Don't worry about it. After you graduate, it will be manageable."

Since he already had his doctorate, I believed him. 1/3

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

Hey @united, I missed the wedding of a dear friend due to your meltdown. It really adds insult to injury for you to publicly announce that you are compensating “the most affected” travelers when I was significantly impacted and haven’t received so much as an apology email.

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

Women’s rights are human rights. #MahsaAmini

[The Daily Show @TheDailyShow]

The killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini has sparked protests in Iran as women nationwide defy the morality police.

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

@PhotoChem_BJ96 TBD I mean I hope maybe when I graduate or get a job it’ll feel a little better?

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

Imposter syndrome hitting hard lately. Anyone else?

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

@PhilosopHerRF Hahaha 🥴 that 23.75 hits too hard

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

Been away for a while- had to focus on that proposal defense but we’re BACK and ready to take on the ALL BUT DISSERTATION phase!

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

Out of curiosity, at what point does a woman become “over-educated”? Doctorate? Masters? Bachelors? High School Diploma/GED or less?

We will not sit quietly as you take our rights.

[Sarah Reese Jones @PoliticusSarah]

Matt Gaetz’ “over-educated” tweet is a confession: They want to overturn Roe in order to have even more control over their prey.

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

It was really nice of them to get us ice cream for grad student appreciation week but I would’ve preferred a salary that allows me to buy groceries/to get paid for all 60 hours I’m going to work this week. But ice cream is a close second

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

@academic_grunts Thank you! It is tough- and I do have resources for help! I’m more focused on trying to practice good self care and take breaks because the work will always be there tomorrow

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

Honestly I just kind of suck this semester. I’m constantly dropping the ball and all of my homework/research/writing is incredibly mediocre. I believe this is what “burnout” looks like

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

I’m so ashamed to say that I tried Coke with Coffee and I liked it

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

I did. I’m really lucky that my committee and department make me feel welcome and free of judgement in that regard. Any advice here?

[Laura McHenry, Ph.D. @LCMcHenry]

Anyone have experience with using their #ADHD accommodations for a PhD prelim? (esp. extra time.) I want to use my accommodations, but am afraid of being judged by my committee members. Any insights?

#phdchat @PhDVoice

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

Spent my Valentine’s Day with my dissertation 💕

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

LOVING seeing all these grad school acceptances! Congratulations to everyone out here making big moves 🎉

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

@bony_abu @Crystals_MDPI @MDPIOpenAccess @PhDVoice @waytoyourphd @Nano_Research @Nanotechnology @PhD2Published Congrats!

[Average PhD Student @the_average_phd]

*Emails prof to ask for an extension because I have a cat asleep on my lap*

[Zoe Walker @zoewithoutawhy]

Slowly and sadly beginning to accept that basically my entire graduate school experience is going to take place amidst a global pandemic.