Solo Session: PhD and Society.

About this episode

This solo session addresses the feelings of being 'behind in life' during a PhD journey compared to traditional milestones.

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! Feeling “behind in life” while you’re deep in a PhD can hit hard, especially when friends seem to be racing through the traditional milestones: a car, a wedding, children, a house, a job title that looks neat on paper. If this resonates with you, then this late-night solo session is for you! I share with you the following: —> W...

People in this episode

Host: Luis Maia de Freitas

Topics covered

• PhD experience
• societal expectations
• personal milestones
• graduate life
• mental health

Keywords

• PhD
• society
• milestones
• graduate students
• personal development

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