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PhD life is not all that it seems. If I could offer one piece of advice before doing a PhD<\/a>: take (almost) everything you read about PhDs with a pinch of salt. This seems like a funny piece of advice, considering that you\u2019re reading this now. But – there are a lot of old PhD-related myths out there that need to be busted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, PhDs are challenging (if they were easy, everyone would do one), but they\u2019re also meant to be rewarding and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are three myths that I wish I had known were wrong when I first started my postgraduate study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 1: there\u2019s no work-life balance<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is by far the most prevalent PhD myth I\u2019ve seen. There seems to be an expectation among some people that they\u2019ll have to give up their hobbies, relationships and life outside of academia while they do their PhD. That hasn\u2019t been my experience at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could, if you wanted, work ridiculous hours during your PhD. But it\u2019s equally possible, and much healthier, to treat it like a job. Having worked a normal 9-5 office job before my PhD, I made it clear to my supervisors at the beginning that I would keep the same hours during my PhD. And that\u2019s what I do! Sure, there are days when I think \u2018hmm, I still have lots on my to-do list left\u2019; but I\u2019ve learnt that it\u2019s far better to take a step back and give your brain time to recharge. I find that I get a lot more done if I take my evenings and weekends off. I come back into the office on a Monday feeling refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve had to learn to say no to things occasionally, as I know they would take up too much of my time. While that may mean I don\u2019t always take part in every academic opportunity, it also means that I\u2019m able to concentrate better on both my work and the opportunities that I do take part in. It also means that I have time for hobbies and interests outside of my PhD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with anything, moderation is key!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 2: you have to be a genius<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is another fairly common myth, and I think this is often the major factor behind \u2018imposter syndrome\u2019. You can feel like a fraud, like you\u2019re not clever or accomplished enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personally, I think being able to do a PhD comes down not to intelligence, but to persistence, diligence and a genuine interest in your subject. Being willing to work hard, and finding your PhD research genuinely interesting, are far better qualifications for PhD research. Remember; PhDs are a research project, not an IQ test!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something else more important than intelligence is being open to new ideas. You may also find that speaking to other people about your research really helps. For me, going to conferences and meetings has really helped to develop my research skills, as it\u2019s taught me how to communicate my own research. I\u2019ve also met people who have given me great ideas and told me about great papers or books. They’ve also challenged me to answer tough questions about my research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth 3: PhDs are only useful if you want to go into academia<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people seem to assume that if you do a PhD, it\u2019s because you want to be a lecturer. When I started my PhD, I was surprised to learn that only about half of all PhD students will go on to have a career in academia. Somehow, I\u2019d assumed that most did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But PhD life isn\u2019t just about academia. It\u2019s about the skills you develop along the way. A PhD gives you the opportunity to undertake in-depth research, and develop your ability to organise and carry out a research project on your own. There are plenty of research careers outside of academia, and a PhD will go a long way to preparing you for a career in research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides the research sector, a PhD also gives you the opportunity to develop a variety of other skills. I\u2019m not even halfway through my PhD, and I\u2019ve had the chance to organise a conference and speak to the public and academic audiences about my research. I’ve also run outreach projects for local communities, and much more. All of these experiences are shaping skills such as organisation, attention to detail, communication and an ability to work to tight deadlines. All of which will hopefully stand me in good stead in the post-PhD job market!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are loads of myths about PhD life, and I\u2019ve only been able to cover three in this blog post. What\u2019s most important to remember is that a PhD can, and should, be a fun, rewarding experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why not read more about postgraduate study<\/a>?<\/p>\n

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