In summer 2024 the interviews with a EPS theme coordinator were held again for the 3rd year PhD candidates. Connected to these interviews there was also an opportunity to exchange PhD & writing experiences with fellow PhD candidates during the 3rd year PhD meet-up with a short writing workshop on the 26th of June.
Some quotes about the 3rd year PhD interview and the meet-up:
“The interview was instrumental in helping me to recollect and recalibrate my ambitions, which I had lost over the past few years. It provided an opportunity to sit back, reflect, and consider my next steps, making it a timely and valuable experience.”
“If you felt that the discussion during the interview was normal and you could have skipped the interview, your PhD is on the right track.”
“It was a valuable opportunity to gain a new perspective on my PhD progress”
“The 3rd year PhD meet-up is a nice effort from EPS to get us PhDs on track towards the end of our journey, it was a great exercise to sit down and think about where I was in my planning as well as meeting fellow PhDs with the same struggles. The writing workshop, although short, was also quite useful and full of insights!”
“Totally worth it. The most valuable conversation about the PhD experience (and what comes after) in a while.”
“The third-year interview rekindled the goals and ambitions I had lost sight of amidst the routine/busy PhD life”
“PhD students forget to look at the bigger picture when they are in the thick of it. This can be a big mistake and can have serious consequences. This interview helped me define and evaluate the priorities. It helped me gain sight of the big picture.”
