I usually give a lot of respect to my gut reactions (as in the past I hae been correct on many occations). I would tend to think that if you have a bad feeling it is usally based on something. I went to a PhD interview in a lab where I had a really bad feeling - I turned down the offer of a PhD there.... I have since found out that 2 students in that lab have put a formal complaint against their supervisour.... I had a lucky escape!

Sorry you're feeling this way. The way I see it, you made the best decision you could in picking your PhD; you liked the people at the time and the project looked interesting. So don't give up just yet and persist in what you're doing, at least for a few more months until you get your MPhil. Is there a student counseller you can talk to, and have you spoken to your supervisor about this? I hope it all goes well.

When I first came here to visit the lab, they (students+prof) all told me it's good working here, the lab was well equipped and as I was interested in the field I finally made a decision to come here. But now I am here I just realise there is no direction, I am not really supervised, everyone is so busy they can't help me with anything. I feel completely lost and often ask myself what am I doing here? I don't know what to do.

I relied on first impressions. When I came to visit the lab, they were all nice and say it's a good lab and so on, but now I am here, I just realised that they would never tell a student coming to visit their lab that it is not really good working there, because they must feel morally faithful to the lab. When I came here, I found out the truth...no supervising, left alone without a direction... Good luck and make a wise decision, but don't expect it to be really funny experience.

I want to study for a Phd/Ed.D in higher education studies in the usa .Iwant information on schools offering such degrees and how to contact them

just give them a ring i did, and the nearest acedemic to the office said he would give me a reference. easy!!

i would give priority to them. i didnt and have regrets.

I am on the verge of ending my MSc in environmental hazards and I am very much interested in doing a Phd.I do not really know where to start.I am a foreign student and I have an interest in geographic information systems and pollution.

I've been on several lab visits for PhD's and was wondering: how much weight do I give to my gut reaction and first impressions?

hey there, im looking to do a PHD in physiology but will be in NZ for the coming year, is there any websites that have details of labs looking for people to work for them during the summer peiod?

I have been in a rut for a few months now and was considering seeing the doctor but I seem to be coming out of it now! Just let it run its course!

Please outline your career aspirations and why you would like to be considered this
Research Studentship?

How should one answer the above question. Please give an example if possible.

I am working in agriculture research center in Egypt and already had M.Sc. degree in Genetics so I am looking for Ph.D. scholarship if it can.
Thanks

It depends what area of counseling you are interested in -- psych, mft, sw, etc.?

well, my careers service people say do the personal bit as usual, then a summary of your 3rd year research project, or current research post before you do the education section, then list anyother research projects/publiucatins in the empolyment field before you ut your employment record and interests. it worked pretty well for me, look on www.careers.cam.ac.uk for some really good examples!