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Trust yourself

Imposter syndrome. It’s a bit unpleasant because what you really need when you’re attempting a Ph.D. is belief in yourself.
Common Ph.D. obstacles
The struggle is real, and the long, cold nights are getting to me a bit.
Making friends in random spots

Friendships can be forged in the most unexpected situations and places sometimes.
Making friends as an international student

With another round of the semester coming up, it’s that time of the year again to summon our best social-selves and get acquainted with our new classmates.
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Three years of Eid abroad

Eid celebrations (or Raya as we call it in Malaysia) began to look a little different to me in 2020.
Looking back on my Ph.D. experience

What are some of the things that you now realise were good things to do while you were a Ph.D. candidate? Or what seemed to be an obstacle to finishing that now looking back you realise was a good thing?