Writing

PhD is a huge badass piece of work. It makes sense how the whole process could take 3 years. Full time, a person could probably finish it all in about 2 years. Part-time, frankly I am barely surviving and have passed the 3 year mark by 3 months.

No matter, this is not a race. It is more of a personal achievement, and unlocking new skills. 'Research' finally is no longer a mystery which it once was. I still struggle with 'academic rigour' and criticality, and question myself to no end. However my overall grasp of research has grown from 'elementary' to 'intermediate'. I wouldn't label myself 'advanced' by any stretch of the imagination, but maybe a postdoc in future may give me that chance, if ever I want to pursue it at this late age.

I would love/ aspire to be a good writer like my supervisor, and I am very glad to have learnt from him.