The Dark Side of My PhD: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting a PhD

The Dark Side of My PhD: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting a PhD. Pursuing a PhD is often seen as a prestigious and life-changing journey, but it’s not always as glamorous as it seems. In this video, I opened up about the unseen challenges, struggles, and sacrifices I faced during my PhD journey. From burnout to self-doubt, I share the realities I wish I had known before starting this path. If you're considering a PhD, currently pursuing one, or just curious about the reality behind the degree, this video is for you. Let's dive into the raw truth about the dark side of academia. 0:00 Introduction 1:54 PhD Advisor 4:27 Attending conference 12:01 Networking 13:57 PhD Grants and fellowship 14:57 PhD Research 16:25 Self Motivation 18:30 PhD mentorship 20:41 PhD friends 21:49 PhD Coursework 24:35 PhD dynamics Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXCONHrsTqLnt9pL7k73XA/join Thank you for watching. Kindly SUBSCRIBE (if you haven't), LIKE, drop a COMMENT and SHARE this Video. Also turn on notification, so that you will be notified when I post new videos. Check out my other RELEVANT videos: How to Get FREE Money for Conferences as a PhD or Grad Student! 💰🎓: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC9XKWWVLnY Broke PhD? Here is How I Saved and Invested on My PhD Stipend!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJAkh8gMSbU My Secret Study Techniques: How I Got my PhD, Master’s & Undergrad on Full Scholarships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXCONHrsTqLnt9pL7k73XA/join How Getting a PhD Changed My Life: The Good, The Bad, and The Unexpected: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhMcPy9_W-w US F1 Visa Interview Questions and Answers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YMANidBj6U&t=65s 10 Reasons For US F1 Student Visa Denials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1x9Z1igdE4&t=72s US F1 Visa Interview Questions and Answers - How to Show Proof of Funding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu18pfI28VM&t=124s US F1 Visa Interview Questions and Answers and How to Show Strong Tie to Home Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIAd7VHxhHM&t=55s US F1 Visa Interview Questions and Answers and How to Avoid Being Rejected: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YtHsHz5elU&t=83s USA F1 Visa Application and DS 160: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgsGaPw5WBk&t=155s Challenges of studying abroad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwv2biFVOrM&t=356s Why You Shouldn't Do a PhD. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JnhzTzZvSY Advice for New PhD Students (Pt 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djdjQ4poiKI&t=604s Advice for New PhD Students (Pt 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WqlrO8SW8g&t=5s Questions You Must Ask Potential PhD/MSc Advisor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZMB5EwPt0s&t=261s Useful Links for USA Visa Application: USA visa application website: https://ustraveldocs.com/ Visa fee: https://ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-visafeeinfo.asp SEVIS fee: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html Visa Passport photograph requirement: https://ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-photoinfo.asp Scheduling Visa appointment: https://ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-appointmentschedule.asp SOCIAL MEDIA: Let's also be friends outside of YouTube: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unikblog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnikBlog