Friday, 7 December 2012

Starting the PhD process

A picture of my little corner of the PhD office on my first day.

So I am at the end of my second proper week as a full-time PhD student! I'm not sure it still feels real yet and I am still trying to deal with all of the associated administrative, enrollment, registration related fun. Meeting lots of new people and fit in and seem impressive, whilst still being myself (especially with the supervisors) has also been the flavour of the past two weeks.

Short story that sums me up:

After attending the British Sociological Association symposium for the Death, Dying and Bereavement study group in London, I am walking into Fulham Broadway tube station discussing social theory and philosophy with my PhD supervisor. I am still trying to make a good impression, but see a Krispy Kreme stand. I halt our walking and our talking of Baudrillard as I announce I must buy doughnuts.

Hopefully this paints me as colourful or quirky rather than bizarre and abrupt. And I do love a raspberry glazed to be fair.

The task ahead seems daunting, but I am extremely excited to jump in and give it my best! I know that in months and years to come, this child-like naivety will seem ridiculous.. But we're not there yet!

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