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Trust me, I'm a Doctor: A PhD Survival Guide

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So, you've decided to do a PhD... now what? In this essay, I provide some advice for beginning PhD students – basically sharing with you what I would tell my younger self. Doing a PhD is a transformative experience, but the process is challenging - not merely on an intellectual level but also psychologically. To overcome these challenges you will need a certain mindset and a bag of tricks. I offer some help to get you in the right mindset, and I share some of my own tricks for studying, research, and productivity in general.

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  • Koen Deconinck, 2014. "Trust me, I'm a Doctor: A PhD Survival Guide," LICOS Discussion Papers 35714, LICOS - Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance, KU Leuven.
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    1. Koen Deconinck, 2015. "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor: A PhD Survival Guide," The Journal of Economic Education, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 46(4), pages 360-375, October.

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