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Do you think it`s normal ...

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... to take half your second year off on holiday?

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no!

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Oh dear!!

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Oh god - I thought it was perfectly normal!!!

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I totally agree. You need time to cerebrate and the right environment helps this process. I've had a few Eureka ideas!

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I`m going to work twice as hard next year to make up for it

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Are you drunk!?

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No, I`m just 3000 miles away

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I took several months off during my second year, because I got stucked and hated my work. It helped me to realize what I want, I returned to university and now I am at the end of my third year.

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I think you should appreciate the fact that you have had the opportunity to start a PhD..my friend has just got a 2.2 in her degree and is devastated because she can't do one now.

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You are so right Zara. But I'm afraid the grass is always greener ...

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Sorry Zara - this is only a joke - of course we appreciate having the opp to do a PhD - but we are still allowed some fun. Sorry if you were offended. I do know how difficult it is to get funding and although I may joke I am very grateful for this opp and do work hard. Please accept apologies

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Yeah, i agree, you have to have a laugh or you would go insane doing all this

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Apology accepted. I was a bit sensitive because my friend has been very upset by her 2.2..she has wanted to do a PhD since she was in high school. And I feel worse because I start my PhD this year and it was one she applied for too :(

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Well goodluck to your friend whatever she decides to do. i`ve heard of people doing PhDs with a 2.2, maybe you have to go through masters first though?

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