In the great tradition of British TV we are re-running our Christmas special!

This episode has not one, but two guests!  Chloé Bradwell is a Drama practitioner and SWW DTP funded PhD candidate at the University of Exeter and Aberystwyth University and Rachel Hopkin is a full-time, TECHNE funded PhD in the Media Arts department at Royal Holloway.  Like Chloé she has returned to study after experience in industry and has worked with two of the largest theatrical agencies in the UK.   

In this seasonal episode we think about how to handle the holidays as a PhD student….

We talk about guilt; we talk about exhaustion; but we also talk about how to make the most of what this period may offer. 

Rachel is looking forward to a change in pace after a pressurised first term and Chloe’s plans for the holidays are built around spending time with her daughter.

We talk about how rest can be a productive activity and Rachel also shares some tips on how to build a support network – even if you are an introvert!

The PhD Life Raft will be back with a new season on 11th January 2022 but, in the meantime you are very welcome to join Emma for two special events. 

The PhD Year Review takes place on 21st December - you can find out more here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/review-of-the-year-for-phd-researchers-tickets-180825422707

Or you might want to kick-start 2022 with The PhD Plan-a-thon - you can save your seat here: https://emmab.kartra.com/page/plan-a-thon

 

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year!