I mean, is there a correlation between believing in God (no matter which religion) and educational level or IQ (I do not assume here that there is a relation between high educational level and IQ at all ).

Do you think there is any kind of correlation between believing in some religion and educational level? Just for my own record...

Yeah, I have exactly the same problem as mellory. Would actually like to be at the Uni 3 days per week . I have arranged a meeting in 1 week with my supervisor just to talk through everything; I think I 'd better ask him all these things. I just don't want him to think that I want to avoid any work or something like that.

I guess you are right, I'm just a bit worried that it may be too early to ask my supervisor about holidays

Yes, the Uni will be shut but aren't I expected to work for my project anyway? That is what I don't know. Is the program so tight from the first year that you can't have 2 weeks off early on?

I am nervous too! I m starting the PhD in October as well and the fact that I see it only as a job makes me even more nervous. Most of you would probably say I am also the most likely to quit coz of the lack of intrinsic motivation! Time will show...

Hi all.

I am starting the PhD in October but I have already booked a two-week holiday for Christmas. Now I am thinking that I may not have so much free time. What do you think? How many weeks off do you have per year? I mean completely off. Without working at all!

If anyone has a teaching experience I would very much appriciate some tips!

Yes, DanB, I understand what you mean. I will try to be well prepared; I may just ask them again and again to repeat their question slowly or rephrease it. It is embarrassing but I will get used to itand they will get used to me (I hope).

Thanks a lot 404. I needed to hear that! Hope everything goes well for you too...

In Warwick, when you get funding you have to work for the Uni 110 hours per term (correcting papers, teaching, admin. work etc). I don't think you get to choose. The reason I am worried about teaching is that I ve lived in England only for 2 months and although I just finished a Masters (in Germany) tought in English, I feel very insecure about my language skills since not only can't I express myself in such a high level that is required in order to reach but I also don't get to undertsand the british accent. Not to mention my knowledge on the field

I will do my own project in Psychology. I have already offered a room on campus but I would prefer to be at home and go in only when necessary. I just didn't want to talk to my supervisor about my intentions so early on. What also worries me is that I will have to teach a course per year as part of the PhD. Are there any other options? I really feel very insecure about it.

Thanks 404. So, generally speaking if you get the work done, people don't mind where you are and they don't keep checks on you. I also received funding and expected to be difficult to be far from the Uni, so what you are telling me sounds great since I also prefer to work from home. Thanks a lot for your reply...

Hello everyone. I am starting a PhD in October and was wondering whether it is feasible to work from home. Do I have to be at the Uni every day or attend any courses as a first-year student? Are you expected to be in a certain location (office)? In general, what is your routine as PhD students? I live an hour from Warwick and wonder whether I need to have accommodation in Warwick. Thank you.