1. Read, write and network
- These are the top key skills in graduate school.
2. Set an ultimate goal to publish peer-reviewed articles
- Write, write and just keep writing. The writing process will help your ideas become clearer and better organized.
3. Manage your time and get into a routine
- Allocate time to certain activities. It helps motivate you to do what you can for that particular task in that time frame.
4. Stay motivated
- It is undoubted that you will be lost in the middle of an ocean of uncertainty, and you will have in front of you a couple of painful years to endure during the PhD period. Understanding the huge motivator. Once you understand that your tiny contribution is going to make a small but measurable difference to this overall big picture, you will look forward to doing what you are doing.
5. Have some self-belief
- You came so far and have done so well. You should be confident in your abilities, so be positive.
6. Enjoy the ride
- The PhD journey has many peerless that make it a great experience. Remember that you are still a student, so enjoy life like a student. Do not take everything too seriously and make use of your free time. You have the chance to travel, get results and present them in conferences. You will meet interesting people, have the chance to explore your more fun than that.
