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Overview of TreeofLife

Signup date: 12 Apr 2011 at 3:58pm

Last login: 26 Apr 2019 at 5:18pm

Post count: 2853

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Feeling ver awkward! maybe I should not have done this

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

I think it's better not to mention and keep a physical distance when talking to her. At least, that's what I would do

No Job 5 months after graduating.

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

Principle investigator AKA supervisor

Weekend Master's courses London - do they exist?

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

I've only heard about 5 week masters courses that are parttime over two years. The idea being that most people get 5 weeks holiday from their jobs so can work fulltime whilst doing the MSc.

I'm ready to submit - or am I - yes I am - but wait, am I?

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

Submit! And well done! :)

Defending thesis online (Skype, FaceTime, etc. ) rather than in person...

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

I've done an annual viva via skype on my laptop. It was fine. I just did a group call and kept looking at them for signs that the call was breaking up or they couldn't hear me etc. Obviously it's easier to do it in person though as you don't need to worry so much about these things.

I think it's going to be difficult getting everyone together, cost-wise and time-zones and time away etc.

Prize ideas for students?

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

Yes I've seen other lecturers give out chocolate as a reward, so i think it's ok

Dear friends, Can you spare a moment to take my survey?

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

Haha, I thought that too!

what software do you use for research?

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

Mendeley for referencing

Can I begin a Phd with faint basic knowledge?

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

It's much easier if you already know the background, but like you i had forgotten most of the detail. By the time you write your thesis you will know what you are talking about, so don't worry.

Intl student scholarship in London, please help, no clue!!?

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

Contact the university to see how to best find out about housing

DAAD funding

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

What's DAAD?

Tier 4 Visa from India

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

Why do you need to get to the Uk by the 9th of Feb? If it's to start a PhD, most of the time this is flexible as universities know that international students struggle with visas.

gre for master??

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

In the UK we don't use GRE as far as I know. It's really just your undergrad degree that is considered, and possibly A-level equivalents and your interest and enthusiasm for your subject.

Relocation in full time funded phd

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

Awsoci I couldn't agree more

Anyone finishing this year?

TreeofLife 2853 posts
9 years ago

I'm trying to get a full draft by the end of April but it looks increasingly unlikely. I've written one paper and I have 2 chapters out of 6 done (and bits of the others) and data collection is finished now at least. My stipend finished in September and my savings run out at the end of May...

Good luck to all!