You're so honest and relatable, I love this video! I'm starting a Neuroscience PhD program (in the US) in a few weeks and this made me feel a little less stressed, so thank you!
Thanks so much for this video, Julia! I'm starting a 3-year PhD program in Germany this Fall (coming from Canada where PhDs are 5-6 years long) and have a lot of trepidation about the short timeline. It's nice to know that it's totally doable (and when to anticipate burnout)! Thanks again!!
Thank you! Ahhh so exciting! Yes 3 years is plenty - you will be fine. Just remember your PhD is a marathon, not a sprint - balance your energy over the long distance!
Great video! I love hearing from people who are at the end of their PhD and still smiling! I've decided to end my current PhD a year and a half in because I really didn't enjoy the project/lack of independence. However, still determined to get a PhD so I start a new one in September.
Thank you so much! Smiling has got me through and I really enjoyed my project - as everyone should, so well done for realising yours wasn’t right for you. Good luck for your new PhD - I am sure you will thrive!
I really enjoyed this video, thank you for being so open and honest about your PhD experience. It's great that you've enjoyed your PhD experience and are so positive about it while also recognising the burnout and feeling stressed!
I'm also about to start my phD career at a college affiliated hospital,feelling both anxious and excited,hope everything would be well~thk for your video~
New subbie here!!!! I've been so scared to start a PhD vlog because of the time it would take but I think I'm ready to start now after seeing all of you inspiring colleagues.
Hello! Thank you for following along. I am so glad you are going to start vlogging - you will reach people who have never had insights before for sure!
I'm so similar to you! I just went to uni because I thought it was the only way to become an accountant and I specifically picked my undergrad program because it didn't have a mandatory dissertation. Towards the end of year two, I was like "What if I just did a dissertation? That'd be funny" and then I did. I can't even explain it, but as I was doing it, it just felt exactly like what I was supposed to be doing. I didn't want to spend my time on anything else, and that's when I started considering that an academic career might be the way for me. In the end I did up becoming an accountant, but only to get a professional qualification. In the accounting field a professional qualification is much more important than an academia qualification, even in academia. However, I've almost finished my qualification, and I am so excited to be applying to a PhD afterwards and hopefully return to academia, aka my true home. Your videos are doing a great job tiding me over until I can get back!
Hi Mary! Thank you your comments and I am so happy to be tiding you over. So happy for you that your experiences have lead you to really find your passion and you are pursuing your passion. Good luck with the PhD applications! You got this :)
Hello! Amazing video! I’m an undegrad (3rd year) neuroscience student here in Canada and I’ve been thinking about getting either into medicine or just continue the academic pathway up to Ph.D. I just dont like how unstable the job market is for people with a Ph.D here in Canada idk if it’s the same in the UK. Which got me thinking about going for MD/PhD which sounds very daunting tbh but I feel like it’s the only way I can pursue both my interests in meidicne and neuroscience. Have you heard anything about this? What do you think about this? I’m sure I’ll have no life outside school for the next 10-12 years but I would hopefully reach my dream of being a neurologist and a neuroscientist at the same time!
Could I focus the PhD in a more philosophical area of neuroscience? Like I would like to connect how religion and certain beliefs are beneficial/detrimental to physical aspects of cognitive health. Also connecting morality to what we physically know about how the brain works. Things of that sort?
Hi , I need your help please . I have just started bsc in chemistry . What should my pathway be to build a career in neuroscience? Is a chemistry background good for neuroscience? Please help ma’am 🙏
How can I become a clinical neuropsychologist with a degree in clinical neuroscience in US? I have tried to get answer to this question many times, can you please help me???
Could you tell the benefits of doing the PhD in UK? I have been considering getting my PhD from USA since the duration of the course is more than UK and which gave me the idea of a much more relaxed PhD but seeing your video made me feel like i could complete it in a shorter period.
Hi! So I think in the UK, your PhD is more likely to be soley research with a few commitments to teaching etc (more your choice) whereas in the US, I think they have exams in the first year (we don't) plus then obligatory teaching on certain programmes. There are some programmes which do not have that though! I would say 3 years to do all lab work and writing is a tad too short but with the rotation year, it helps you find your flow faster so a 3 year project is more achievable! Plus, I think 3 year programmes allow you to write up after funding finishes, whereas mine does not. So many pros and cons! If you have any questions, just message me and I can try to help :)
Can you tell me what did you do in order please ? From what I've understood you did a BSc, you added a year, then you did a master ( how much time does it take?) and finally a PhD, is it correct? And what are you doing now?
@@juliaraveyscience Hi, isn't the bachelor's 4 years, the master's 2 years? It's good that you lasted 4 years. Also, from which department did you graduate? Do you think a psychology graduate has a career chance in this field?
Hi I’m currently doing my gcses and I’m thinking of doing neurosciences in uni but I don’t have chemistry, I only have biology and maths as hard sciences....do u think it is still possible for me to do neuroscience? Thank youu
I would look on university websites for details on their pre-requisites for A-level. You might be able to do natural sciences at university and take neuroscience modules if you can't find a 'pure' neuroscience course (which normally has a common first year with other biology students anyway!)
Hii! U r vedios really inspire me to study neuroscience so I just wanted to know how to get into oxford or any prestigious university of uk for phd in neuroscience n any kind of scholarships for foreign students? Looking forward for ur reply
Ahhh thank you! And so great to hear you want to study neuroscience. I would say be really passionate about your subject - read books outside the norm, pick a niche to really get into and add your opinion to some of the most current research out there on that topic. Showing you can understand the work and have a sense of what is going well/not well is really impressive!
"you can be a scientist and you can have a laugh" I love it. It looks and sounds SO GOOD, girl, I am loving your content!!!
Thank you Maren! You can definitely be your true unique self and be a scientist!
You're so honest and relatable, I love this video! I'm starting a Neuroscience PhD program (in the US) in a few weeks and this made me feel a little less stressed, so thank you!
How long is your PhD?
Just came across your video when stressing over my first month in the program... Thanks Julia for openly sharing all the struggles, that helps a lot!
You're me, just a few years ahead! It's so shocking how similar our stories are!!!!!
Ahhh so exciting when you find someone on a similar path! Keep it up!
Thanks so much for this video, Julia! I'm starting a 3-year PhD program in Germany this Fall (coming from Canada where PhDs are 5-6 years long) and have a lot of trepidation about the short timeline. It's nice to know that it's totally doable (and when to anticipate burnout)! Thanks again!!
Thank you! Ahhh so exciting! Yes 3 years is plenty - you will be fine. Just remember your PhD is a marathon, not a sprint - balance your energy over the long distance!
Great video! I love hearing from people who are at the end of their PhD and still smiling! I've decided to end my current PhD a year and a half in because I really didn't enjoy the project/lack of independence. However, still determined to get a PhD so I start a new one in September.
Thank you so much! Smiling has got me through and I really enjoyed my project - as everyone should, so well done for realising yours wasn’t right for you. Good luck for your new PhD - I am sure you will thrive!
I really enjoyed this video, thank you for being so open and honest about your PhD experience. It's great that you've enjoyed your PhD experience and are so positive about it while also recognising the burnout and feeling stressed!
Thank you so much! Yes I definitely enjoyed it but pushed myself a bit too much early on. If I could go back, that would be what I would change!
Useful video, this has given me the motivation I needed to prepare for my confirmation examination which is in a couple of weeks.
Cheers Julia.
Ahhh thank you so much! I am really glad you got motivated from watching. Good luck with the exam - I am sure you will do great!
I'm also about to start my phD career at a college affiliated hospital,feelling both anxious and excited,hope everything would be well~thk for your video~
Ahh good luck! You will be great I am sure. No problem :)
New subbie here!!!! I've been so scared to start a PhD vlog because of the time it would take but I think I'm ready to start now after seeing all of you inspiring colleagues.
Hello! Thank you for following along. I am so glad you are going to start vlogging - you will reach people who have never had insights before for sure!
I'm so similar to you! I just went to uni because I thought it was the only way to become an accountant and I specifically picked my undergrad program because it didn't have a mandatory dissertation. Towards the end of year two, I was like "What if I just did a dissertation? That'd be funny" and then I did. I can't even explain it, but as I was doing it, it just felt exactly like what I was supposed to be doing. I didn't want to spend my time on anything else, and that's when I started considering that an academic career might be the way for me.
In the end I did up becoming an accountant, but only to get a professional qualification. In the accounting field a professional qualification is much more important than an academia qualification, even in academia. However, I've almost finished my qualification, and I am so excited to be applying to a PhD afterwards and hopefully return to academia, aka my true home.
Your videos are doing a great job tiding me over until I can get back!
Hi Mary! Thank you your comments and I am so happy to be tiding you over. So happy for you that your experiences have lead you to really find your passion and you are pursuing your passion. Good luck with the PhD applications! You got this :)
I really really needed to hear it. Thank you
I am not even remotely close to the same field as you are but nevertheless am inspired by this video. Thanks Julia!
Hello! Amazing video! I’m an undegrad (3rd year) neuroscience student here in Canada and I’ve been thinking about getting either into medicine or just continue the academic pathway up to Ph.D. I just dont like how unstable the job market is for people with a Ph.D here in Canada idk if it’s the same in the UK. Which got me thinking about going for MD/PhD which sounds very daunting tbh but I feel like it’s the only way I can pursue both my interests in meidicne and neuroscience. Have you heard anything about this? What do you think about this? I’m sure I’ll have no life outside school for the next 10-12 years but I would hopefully reach my dream of being a neurologist and a neuroscientist at the same time!
Nice! I have tried to be a nerophyciatrist it was an emergent job for me you have given an insite catreer thank you so much !!😃
Could I focus the PhD in a more philosophical area of neuroscience? Like I would like to connect how religion and certain beliefs are beneficial/detrimental to physical aspects of cognitive health. Also connecting morality to what we physically know about how the brain works. Things of that sort?
Probably! This might be more likely to be offered in a philosophy or psychology department
hey, Could you let me know, whether is it possible for some one who has done math & has no knowledge in biology to do a master in neuro-science?
Hi , I need your help please . I have just started bsc in chemistry . What should my pathway be to build a career in neuroscience? Is a chemistry background good for neuroscience? Please help ma’am 🙏
Thanks for your comments! I replied on my Neuroscience Careers video :)
@@juliaraveyscience tysm
Love your videos could you do a video about considering a career in science please
Thank you so much! Yes I will do a video about science careers. Thank you for the inspiration!
Heyy! It was so nice to hear you and your experience.
I had this question that you picked Ph.D after undergraduation? And from where you are working!
I am glad you enjoyed!
I went straight into PhD after my undergrad and I am working in London :)
How can I become a clinical neuropsychologist with a degree in clinical neuroscience in US? I have tried to get answer to this question many times, can you please help me???
Could you tell the benefits of doing the PhD in UK?
I have been considering getting my PhD from USA since the duration of the course is more than UK and which gave me the idea of a much more relaxed PhD but seeing your video made me feel like i could complete it in a shorter period.
Hi! So I think in the UK, your PhD is more likely to be soley research with a few commitments to teaching etc (more your choice) whereas in the US, I think they have exams in the first year (we don't) plus then obligatory teaching on certain programmes. There are some programmes which do not have that though!
I would say 3 years to do all lab work and writing is a tad too short but with the rotation year, it helps you find your flow faster so a 3 year project is more achievable! Plus, I think 3 year programmes allow you to write up after funding finishes, whereas mine does not.
So many pros and cons! If you have any questions, just message me and I can try to help :)
Do you know what are you doing after your phD ends ?
I haven't made any plans yet but hoping to do science communication!
Hello may I ask a question? If I decide to pursue neuroscience PhD in future. What are some job options j can do in the future after my PhD?
I have a video on 10 careers you can do with a neuroscience degree which apply to PhD too! th-cam.com/video/-IsOCYQSlT0/w-d-xo.html
Congratulations to become Doctor
Thank you!
Can u tell me how to become a successful neuroscientist what is the process after 10+2
please tell which college you went for MSci in neuroscience
Can you tell me what did you do in order please ? From what I've understood you did a BSc, you added a year, then you did a master ( how much time does it take?) and finally a PhD, is it correct? And what are you doing now?
Hi! I did an undergrad-masters combined into one which took 4 years in total and then a 4 year PhD. I am now doing science communication!
@@juliaraveyscience Hi, isn't the bachelor's 4 years, the master's 2 years? It's good that you lasted 4 years. Also, from which department did you graduate? Do you think a psychology graduate has a career chance in this field?
Hi I’m currently doing my gcses and I’m thinking of doing neurosciences in uni but I don’t have chemistry, I only have biology and maths as hard sciences....do u think it is still possible for me to do neuroscience? Thank youu
I would look on university websites for details on their pre-requisites for A-level. You might be able to do natural sciences at university and take neuroscience modules if you can't find a 'pure' neuroscience course (which normally has a common first year with other biology students anyway!)
Hii! U r vedios really inspire me to study neuroscience so I just wanted to know how to get into oxford or any prestigious university of uk for phd in neuroscience n any kind of scholarships for foreign students? Looking forward for ur reply
Ahhh thank you! And so great to hear you want to study neuroscience. I would say be really passionate about your subject - read books outside the norm, pick a niche to really get into and add your opinion to some of the most current research out there on that topic. Showing you can understand the work and have a sense of what is going well/not well is really impressive!
Can you please do a video on interview questions... Please!
Yes I will try to remember what I was asked!
I want to join PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience area. I want to know about Interview Process. Would you like to guide me about Interview?
I have a video on interview tips! :) th-cam.com/video/iHWMXNTBGHk/w-d-xo.html
Hey Rahul pal
@@anjubishnoi8018 Hello
Have you joined PhD in cognitive neuroscience
@@anjubishnoi8018 I want to join PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience...
what university did you go to?
I go to UCL in London!
You sound like your from Leeds
Can I get a PhD without masters in neuroscience?
Yes, I know several people who went straight from BSc Neuroscience to PhD!
good
Knackered.
please tell which college you went for MSci in neuroscience
please tell which college you went for MSci