In my experience seeking graduate (Masters and PhD) admissions, I had to figure out a lot of things the hard way while trying to navigate. I realized even something as […]
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Hurray! I received a congratulatory email that I have been selected to participate in the 2020 Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute (DISI). DISI is an initiative that brings together scholars and
Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute (DISI) application: How I aced it Read More »
If you just started a PhD, hoping to start in the future or just a keen observer, you are not alone if you have wondered what the PhD journey feels
Invitation to speak at the PhD Induction: sharing my doctoral journey Read More »
Many international students come abroad wondering whether they will find the right jobs to earn extra income alongside developing their skillset for the job market. I have been opportune to
7 paid jobs to do while studying abroad to boost your employability [+Remote Working] Read More »
Knowledge of the sources and mechanics of graduate research financing will not only help you in navigating through the scholarship search process but also in tailoring your application to match
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“This is perfect timing to explore options since I have full scholarships (covering fees and maintenance)“, was the response I got from a professor I had sent a cold email
Perfect Timing to secure a fully-funded PhD Read More »
“Please what should be the subject of the mail?” was a question from my previous post on sending first email to potential supervisors. Since people still do judge a book
Subject line tips for first email to a professor Read More »
Summer is over but the cherished memories would stick in my mind. In my previous posts, I shared my adventures at the summer schools in Norway and Portugal. In this post, I would recount the
Recounting summer school adventures in Germany and Finland Read More »
An uncle of mine called me up one day and told me about his ward (protégé) who had an urgent need requiring my assistance. His ward had received PTDF scholarship,
The story of my scholarship rejections that became another’s admission blessing Read More »
One question I usually get from aspiring PhD scholars is “where can I find PhD scholarships?”. Opportunities abound but sometimes information about where and how to find them isn’t that
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