In this podcast we discuss in detail about the application processes for PhD and master’s degrees. Covering all the steps such as: 

• Finding a PhD
• Interviews
• Reference Letters

00:07 Why reach out to PI
06:55 Funding is important?
11:34 PhD interviews
23:45 Interview at Columbia University
33:25 Unexpected question
38:43 Reference letters
46:30 Why PhD?
46:52 Networking, books, listening ...
51:41 After pressure, I wanted to enjoy my life
55:14 For my younger self: "Focus!"
56:27 My favourite thing about science

Science Talk with Naz:

Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/

Guest: 

Patrick Zoé Cito Namulisa: https://linktr.ee/patrickcito

Host:

Nazerke Amangeldy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annazeka_/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_

In this podcast we discuss in detail about the application processes for PhD and master’s degrees. Covering all the steps such as: 

• When and how to start your application processes
• Motivation letter
• CV/Resume

00:35 Who is Patrick Zoé Cito Namulisa
01:43 What is an IMSOGLO?
02:56 IMSOGLO master experience (Patrick)
04:26 Master application processes 
06:11 Columbia University & where/how to start your application 
07:40 PhD in US vs Europe
08:50 Why most students fail emails
09:52 Get in touch with supervisors
13:00 CV
16:24 Do your interests (hobbies) matter?
17:32 Webpage
20:56 Mistakes to avoid
24:03 Why PhD is more demanding?
28:43 Motivation letter
33:44 Structure your ideas
48:02 Define your interest in reaserch projects

Science Talk with Naz:

Website: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/science-talk-with-naz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencetalkwithnaz/

Guest: 

Patrick Zoé Cito Namulisa: https://linktr.ee/patrickcito

Host:

Nazerke Amangeldy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annazeka_/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazerke-amangedy-9ba760206/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/annazeka_

Part 2 will come soon!