Phdlandia

In this episode, Melissa and Virginia discuss how to find the time for reading and writing. They also discuss various pieces of advice regarding how to recharge your creativity and re-energize your research, reading and writing.

In this episode, Melissa and Virginia discuss how to deal with being overwhelmed, either with work or work/life balance. How much are your procrastinating? How do you honestly discuss realistic deadlines? How well are you taking care of yourself?

In this episode, Melissa Lee and Virginia Palencia discuss how to navigate conferences and learn to network when your are introverted. They discuss five benefits to attending conferences and networking, and Virginia describes her first disastrous conference experience and lessons learned.

In this episdoe, Melissa Lee and Virginia Palencia check in with each other and touch base on setbacks and moving forward. They discuss learning the art of adaptability, overachieving and learning to navigate change.

Melissa and Virginia discuss pro tips on how to read for dissertations and classes, and give advice on how to make time for writing. 

Melissa Lee and Virginia Palencia tackle work/life balance and dealing with guilt. Even if you don't have kids, working at this pace can definitely impact your significant relationships? How do you find the time when you are spread too thin?

Melissa Lee and Virginia Palencia explain why they embarked on getting a PhD and detail the slow unraveling of their minds.