Any fellow UK PhD students (or supervisors) willing to share some thoughts on the best ways to cope with PhD life in general? Thanks in advance!
1. completely loose touch with any expectation of normality, expect the absurd as a regular occurence.
2. get used to poverty and try to forget there is an alternative (this will help you stay sane for the duration).
3. get used to the following feelings and don't be alarmed or think you are unusual in having them:
(a) total inadequacy
(b) isolation
(c) ongoing stress
(d) the constant sensation that you haven't done enough work and you must do a ton more pronto.
4. Savour the good bits, because they really are fantastic, and don't let all of the above overshadow them.
5. Log in to the forum regularly so you know you are not alone.
There is a tips list on the forum which I think could be very useful for you.
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