The Labyrinth of Academia
Navigating the academic maze, one lesson at a time. Insights, survival tips, and real talk on the PhD journey and beyond.
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How to Write a Scientific Paper (or a Thesis) Without Losing Your Mind
Writing in scientific English is part of the PhD journey. In my experience, it's one of the very first skills a PhD student should develop, even before pipetting or coding. Writing and conveying your message clearly is a core component of d...
Procrastination: A Familiar Foe in the PhD Life
Ah, procrastination — that familiar, unsettling feeling. We’ve all experienced the frustration, guilt, and self-disappointment that come with putting things off. And yet, we all procrastinate, at some point during the day, the week, or the...
Personal Competence Mapping for PhD
Over the past few years, I’ve gathered a few insights that have helped me build a stronger, more presentable CV (see here: Why I Love CVs (and You Should Too). Among the various workshops I’ve taken to improve my skills in this area, one in...
Why I Love CVs (and You Should Too)
Some people collect stamps. Others learn to bake.
I, on the other hand, collect CV templates.
It might sound odd, but crafting a CV has always felt like a small act of artistry to me. It's not just about formatting or chasing that perfec...
PhD Productivity Hacks: Lessons from Blinkist (Part III)
In the past two weeks, I shared some of my favorite Blinkist reads/podcasts that reshaped my approach to productivity, habits, and routine during the PhD grind (in case you missed them, here’s Part I and Part II).
Today’s post wraps up th...
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Welcome to LoA and thanks for stopping by! ❤️ I'm a Neuroscience PhD student passionate about writing and reading. Here, I share insights, survival tips, and real talk on the PhD journey and beyond.
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