#academic discussions

[academicenthusiast]

Where’s my tight group of friends who indulge in dark academia activities together? Where’s my tight group of friends who travel together, who hang out almost every day, who do fun things together? Who have passionate discussions on philosophy, literature, the most random knowledge they’ve gained? Where’s my tight group of friends who live their (teenage) lives to the fullest?

[annafromuni]

My March-June PhD Check-In Can I blame anyone but myself for this lapse in updating you all? Absolutely not. It has been a busy time, full of data collection, illness, literary events, and exam invigilation, culminating in a delay wholly resting on me....

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[annafromuni]

My Jan-Feb PhD Check-In

This is the first check-in of 2025, and honestly, I am surprised that there hasn’t been another, because I have done a lot of work over the last two months. From planning and admin to interviews and data collection, I have been dipping into all areas of my PhD. So, let me share what I’ve learnt. If you’re new to my blog or my posts, then let me do a quick introduction. I am researching bookish…

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[annafromuni]

Being an Academic in a Social Media World

I am sure I am not the first to tell you that academia is difficult. It is a jealous and hungry beast, yet it provides minimal opportunities for those wanting to stay long-term. As the research of hundreds of thousands slowly starts churning out publication after publication, I wonder what the lasting impact on the average person is for these discoveries that largely go unheard of unless you are…

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[annafromuni]

Preparing for my Confirmation of Candidature

It’s a very busy time for me with my PhD. I am fast approaching my confirmation of candidature presentation and the amount of work that is going into all the supporting documents and processes has turned my brain into either an academic machine or mush – still waiting to hear back which one it is. But Anna, what is a confirmation of candidature? You said you were a PhD student, so doesn’t that…

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[annafromuni]

Managing Long-Term Plans and Goals

As a PhD student, an aspiring writer, and a young adult who likes to plan and set goals, January is a bit of a hectic month. As most of us do during the New Year, I set a few goals for 2025. I have also tried to bring goals from last year into the new year as I didn’t complete them. I have many plans and goals, but am I being realistic about getting them done? Let’s break it down: I am a PhD…

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[annafromuni]

The End of Post-Graduate Classes

With October coming to a close, my final few assignments for my postgraduate course are due and classes have concluded. The semester has flown by – I still feel like I’m in week five following the first assignment submission, ready to delve into a new topic. It has been an incredibly enlightening experience, and I think a little academia update wouldnt’ go amiss. For those who don’t know, I am a…

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