9 PhD Lessons I Wish I Knew Before Starting | Essential Tips for New PhD Students

Are you starting your PhD journey or struggling with common pitfalls? In this video, I share the mistakes I made when I began my PhD at Imperial College London (ICL) and how you can avoid them. From dealing with imposter syndrome to managing your research and sleep, these tips will help you navigate your PhD with confidence.

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📍 Timestamps
Navigate through the video easily with the timestamps below:
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - 1. Failure
01:41 - 2. Imposter Syndrome
03:20 - 3. Supervisor
04:32 - 4. Get a Hobby
06:05 - 5. Prioritise Your Sleep
07:27 - 6. Research is Slow
08:48 - 7. Track Your Progress
10:17 - 8. Systemise Your Literature
12:21 - 9. Own Your Research
14:44 - Outro

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👩‍🔬 About Me
Hi, I’m Aynur, a 2nd-year PhD student in the Chemical Engineering department at Imperial College London, specializing in computational fluid dynamics. I’m passionate about sharing my experiences and helping others succeed in their academic and research journeys.

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