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Getting on with a PhD in a changing political landscape
The Veterinary Record
|July 2, 2016
Summary
This reflection details a PhD student's journey at Cambridge, coinciding with the EU referendum's announcement. It explores personal and academic progress one year into doctoral studies.
Area of Science:
- Doctoral research
- Academic progression
- Personal reflection
Background:
- PhD candidate at Cambridge University
- Commencement of doctoral studies approximately one year prior
- Context of the EU referendum announcement on June 24
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on the academic journey and personal development during the first year of a PhD
- To consider future directions and goals within the doctoral program
- To contextualize personal academic progress against a significant political event
Main Methods:
- Personal narrative and reflective writing
- Qualitative self-assessment
- Chronological account of academic milestones
Main Results:
- Significant personal and academic growth achieved in the first year of PhD studies
- Clearer understanding of future research trajectory and objectives
- Integration of personal reflections with external socio-political events
Conclusions:
- The first year of doctoral study marks a period of substantial development and future planning
- External events can provide a unique lens for academic self-reflection
- Continued commitment to PhD research and personal academic goals
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