Lamprou Lab Blog

Most PhD students have been in academia their whole working life. There are the few who have dappled in industry but decided that academia life is the way forward. As a PhD student, there are benefits from this, no taxes… etc. When the high life (for some PhD students) ends, what happens? This is what a lot of people ask… what you are going to do when you finished. Eight out of ten of us, don’t know. Most of you will ask yourself…

https://80000hours.org/ 1. Your PhD is important but it shouldn’t define you! Everybody wants to have success in his or her career – there’s nothing wrong with that. However, sometimes you need to take a step back, and realize that there are more important things in life! Your health, your family and your mental well-being should always be of the utmost importance. The minute you deviate away from that is the minute you’re letting something take over your life that has so many variables you cannot control. Ambition knows no boundaries, but humans do. We have our limits, and pushing yourself beyond those limits is going to affect the route you take to success. Remember, Richard Branson is one the most successful, richest men in the world and he left school at the age of 16! 2. You’re allowed to enjoy yourself without constantly worrying about your work…

A PhD is wonderful experience! It is a great opportunity to meet new people, travel the world, build more skills and, ultimately, provide a better future for yourself and your family. While many students complete this experience without any difficulties, some students may find, on one or more occasions, they encounter stressful situations that can be difficult to deal with. If ignored, this can lead to greater problems, such as depression. Depression is a complex, yet surprisingly common, illness that can affect as many as 5 in 100 adults every year [ 1 ]. Despite these statistics, it can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. While some people experience more obvious symptoms such as low mood and general loss of pleasure in enjoyable activities, other symptoms such as disturbed sleep, changes in appetite and general agitation can also be an indication that something is wrong.