Life of a PhD student!

[HH]

... talk about stupid movies *****...[/b]

Hey I can talk***** ...!

***** The "Ms" ([i]Movie sense[/b] Prefix Explains, PhD Lady! ...

[Aishwarya]

... talk about stupid movies *****...[/b]

Hey I can talk***** ...!

***** The "Ms" ([i]Movie sense[/b] Prefix Explains, PhD Lady! ...

huh?!

[HH]

...*****

huh?!

***** Ladies Can Talk More / Better Of Anything Artistic / Movies! ... Greetings "Dr" A!

[Sharjeel]

...*****

huh?!

***** Ladies Can Talk More / Better Of Anything Artistic / Movies! ... Greetings "Dr" A!

We can confer an honorary doctorate of Movie-cine to Aishwarya.



Betty would have something to say about that, though.

[Aishwarya]

...*****

huh?!

***** Ladies Can Talk More / Better Of Anything Artistic / Movies! ... Greetings "Dr" A!

We can confer an honorary doctorate of Movie-cine to Aishwarya.

Betty would have something to say about that, though.

That is so nice of you (even if you were sarcastic about it). Thats another thing about PhD guys... They dont understand sarcasm and are very thick skinned. May be thats why they come out as dumb people when it comes EQ.



Now about movies... thats why I started another thread about favourite movies. Got a little depserate there to prove myself as a normal human being and not some weirdo who is devoted to her research 24/7.



Any telugu, hindi or english movie that has released, I have to watch it. That is my ony solace and respite. The dumber the movie is, the more I enjoy... For example, I had a great time watching Sankranthi etc.. I am such a movie buff that I drove 300 miles just to watch Swades!! Yeah, my rbother also lives there, thats a different thing...

[Maid'en'India]

Well I dont know what kinda of phds you met ,, but even I know people doing their phds and people who have done their phd. I never found anyone boring. They are extremely knowledgable people and make great conversationalists. But there is one difference , all the people i know have done their Phd in the US. Maybe thats the difference.
But well if you are looking for people to talk about stupid movies ,, then they might lack those skills.

Yeah maybe I've met a set of PhDs who were not on the same mental wavelength as me.



"Stupid movies" is not exactly a topic I would enjoy talking on either.

[CtrlAltDel]

i sort of agree with the opinion expressed here that PhDs are generally humourless and have near-zero people skills. i have had similar experiences interacting with PhDs in my family and circle or acquaintances.



i think they need a life, take things easy and appreciate the beauty around them. being updated on current affairs n general knowledge wud help too.

[Reality]

I am lucky to have met the phd people who have a life too.



But seriously I think there must be a difference between phd people in the US and phd people in India.

[Aishwarya]

Yeah, sigh, you are right. We need a life... And thats why I started the discussion forum. Now that I know that I need a life, any ideas as to how to go about getting one :d



I mean, please dont suggest dating and porn... Anything else... Besides, I need to build up on my socializing skills as well.

[CtrlAltDel]

well, dating is the best way to get a life...fast! why shy away from it? it also builds and tests yr socializing skills.

[KK]

See, first one-two years, you will be all enthu... Your advisor will give you jobs like making copies of questions papers, he will make you grade HW assignments, which you will do Oh so willingly!

After two years, you will realise that your topic of research hasnt been decided yet. Your advisor will ask you to think of a few, he will ofcourse reject whatever you propose and finally he will give you a subject that could get him a lot of funding (IN FUTURE!). So you are left at his mercy, doing research on something you totally hate...

Two more years pass by, by that time, your fellow undergrad friends, who chose to work instead, wouldve got marreid and are getting paid big time, while you are still living in a single bedroom apt with three other students, driving a fourth hand car which no one will buy, except for the junk yard... Oh, at this point you would be the one of the senior students in your lab... and yeah, you actually have a say there... Your experiment is finally set-up and you are ready to start your validations!

After couple of years, the time has come to take your qualifier! You see the profs machinating against you. That prof you made fun of, you called him baldie ( is that right? how original), well he heard you then... And he is going to give it all back to you. And the other guy, you slept in his class the whole time.. you actually thought he couldnt see.. well boy are you wrong!!! And ofcourse your advisor, he has been waiting for this day.... The day he proclaims his right over you for the rest of your life... Yes you will pass the qualifier and you are damned to live in that hell forever!!!

Three years later, if you are still alive, you realise that due to some typo in the paper you were refering to for your research, you will have to redo your entire research again. You then completely surrender to this grad life... You live on free food, you are a permanent fixture in the university... And you are writing in some random discussion forum advising wannabe PhD students about "Life of a PhD student", instead of working on paper that is due in one hour!

So... Life is tough and then you graduate (this particular quote is by Jorje Cham)!

At one point I did comtemplate on pursuing PhD. Your experience might pass on a wrong message to prospective PhDs. So here are my opinions. I do agree that completion of one's PhD depends a lot on your prof. However, I believe it is well with in a student's reach to make the PhD a great experience. There is a good deal of homework to be done before joining the PhD program. Identifying the specialization of interest and getting to know the prof under whom you would pursue the research, for example. Sure, if your prof turns out a jerk then your life is going to be a hell. There are career opportunities that only PhDs qualify - which are best from work satisfaction point of view and better salary packages.

[Aishwarya]

Hi All,



Enough of my venting. I am through and I feel much better now. OK, coming to few clarifications. I guess I sounded very cynical and scared everyone who were thinking of doing PhD. But hey, its not my fault. I was only venting my frustration and cribbing helps big time.



I have always wanted to do research. When I was in my undergrad many people advised me to take up management but I always felt that MBA is a hogwash. And research is what stimulated me big time. It still does. And the kind of work that I do is very gratifying because it has direct applications. I feel real;ly good when doctors understand the physics of flow in arteries or when they can suggest better treatment options based on the research that I have done,and the great future that is in store for me when I graduate. It has been only two and half years since I have started my research and I hope to graduate by next year. So guys, doing research, doing PhD is not bad after all.



Thank you so much for suggesting some very good tips. It is true that I need to improve my socializing skills but I really am happy with what I am right now and more improitant with that what I am doing.



Thanks again.

[HH]

...wanted to do research*****

***** Most welcome! ... Thirty Five Years Ago, at IIT Bombay. I was at the Defence of a lady research scholar in Chemistry ... The Examiner complimented her, "Perfect! ... Not One Question To Ask ... Congratulations!" ... Another research scholar in Geophysics perhaps ... too good ... ever smiling and sporting ... a champion Volley Ball player at that ... Awarded Ph D. Five of my Brothers pursued their Reseraches to Ph D ... All Special & Disitinguished in their chosen Careers ... Wish you ALL the BEST!

[Girl]

well, dating is the best way to get a life...fast! why shy away from it? it also builds and tests yr socializing skills.

You can't date if you are married/seeing someone seriously.



Even if ur intentions are honest ur partner will feel let down, when she/he gets to know.



Food for thought: Would you be okay if your wife/girlfriend or husband/bf told you that she/he wanted to date someone to increase her/his socialising skills?

[CtrlAltDel]

well, dating is the best way to get a life...fast! why shy away from it? it also builds and tests yr socializing skills.

You can't date if you are married/seeing someone seriously.

Even if ur intentions are honest ur partner will feel let down, when she/he gets to know.

Food for thought: Would you be okay if your wife/girlfriend or husband/bf told you that she/he wanted to date someone to increase her/his socialising skills?

well...if the person already has a partner or is seriously seeing someone, it means they already have a life...so this doesnt apply to them!

[KK]

well, dating is the best way to get a life...fast! why shy away from it? it also builds and tests yr socializing skills.

You can't date if you are married/seeing someone seriously.

Even if ur intentions are honest ur partner will feel let down, when she/he gets to know.

Food for thought: Would you be okay if your wife/girlfriend or husband/bf told you that she/he wanted to date someone to increase her/his socialising skills?

Amazing intrepretation

[Girl]

well, dating is the best way to get a life...fast! why shy away from it? it also builds and tests yr socializing skills.

You can't date if you are married/seeing someone seriously.

Even if ur intentions are honest ur partner will feel let down, when she/he gets to know.

Food for thought: Would you be okay if your wife/girlfriend or husband/bf told you that she/he wanted to date someone to increase her/his socialising skills?

Amazing intrepretation

KK, and your point is?

[Aishwarya]

well, dating is the best way to get a life...fast! why shy away from it? it also builds and tests yr socializing skills.

You can't date if you are married/seeing someone seriously.

Even if ur intentions are honest ur partner will feel let down, when she/he gets to know.

Food for thought: Would you be okay if your wife/girlfriend or husband/bf told you that she/he wanted to date someone to increase her/his socialising skills?

Ofcourse. I would never be okay with that. But how is that question related to the topic of discussion.

You might want to consider posting something on the LDR thread though

[Girl]

well, dating is the best way to get a life...fast! why shy away from it? it also builds and tests yr socializing skills.

You can't date if you are married/seeing someone seriously.

Even if ur intentions are honest ur partner will feel let down, when she/he gets to know.

Food for thought: Would you be okay if your wife/girlfriend or husband/bf told you that she/he wanted to date someone to increase her/his socialising skills?

Ofcourse. I would never be okay with that. But how is that question related to the topic of discussion.
You might want to consider posting something on the LDR thread though

Aishwarya,

I think you missed seeing CtrlAltDel's comment, in response to which I posted mine.

[KK]

well, dating is the best way to get a life...fast! why shy away from it? it also builds and tests yr socializing skills.

You can't date if you are married/seeing someone seriously.

Even if ur intentions are honest ur partner will feel let down, when she/he gets to know.

Food for thought: Would you be okay if your wife/girlfriend or husband/bf told you that she/he wanted to date someone to increase her/his socialising skills?

Amazing intrepretation

KK, and your point is?

Hi gurl, I dont want to express my point as I am little afraid of the interpretation you might come up with

... juuuuustt kidding ... peace V

[VJ]

Ummmmmm Great and informational topic by Aishwarya "Life of a Phd". It almost displayed how the life of a Phd goes onnn. And good discussions by everyone. I enjoyed it.



5-6 years of time to spend in research requires great concentration and inner strength. However, I opted out of it eventhough I have given some good definitions to research and else.



I don't want to spend my life in darkness anymore.



@VJ

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[Fun Kay]

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[Cragg]

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[Fun Kay]