https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/ en https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/11/26/why-submitting-my-thesis-feels-like-a-mountain-to-climb Embarking on my Ph.D. journey has been a remarkable and transformative experience, but as the final chapters unfold, the process of submitting my thesis unexpectedly becomes a mental battleground. December 12 2023 Ember Catherine Corpuz https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/11/26/why-submitting-my-thesis-feels-like-a-mountain-to-climb https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/11/26/less-is-more It might sound a bit odd, but the idea of ‘less is more’ holds some serious magic for making my PhD life more productive and efficient. In this blog post, let's dive into why keeping things simple can be a game-changer in my journey.  December 09 2023 Ember Catherine Corpuz https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/11/26/less-is-more https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/11/26/phd-holiday-conundrum Being a PhD student often creates the illusion that holidays are a luxury reserved for others, overshadowed by the ceaseless pursuit of academic goals. December 03 2023 Ember Catherine Corpuz https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/11/26/phd-holiday-conundrum https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2022/09/04/the-first-year-of-phd For HDR students, the beginning of September reminds us that it is time to start preparing for our annual review. As I look back on the milestones I have completed so far, I recall what my first year as a Ph.D. student was like. It was definitely one of the best years. Here are some of the things that helped me create a good start. September 05 2023 Ember Catherine Corpuz https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2022/09/04/the-first-year-of-phd https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/08/13/book-week-sala-and-national-science-week So much happening in Adelaide in August! August 17 2023 Ember Catherine Corpuz https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/08/13/book-week-sala-and-national-science-week https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/07/18/6-things-i-learned-from-atomic-habits Am I too old to change? July 24 2023 Ember Catherine Corpuz https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/07/18/6-things-i-learned-from-atomic-habits https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/07/16/kung-fu-panda-quotes-for-your-hdr-journey I don’t know who needs to hear this but, YOU CAN DO IT. I think sometimes, we HDR students are too hard on ourselves – and I know it’s all with good intentions. We all took a little break during the weekend and let a friend’s school-age child pick a movie for the whole bunch of us to watch. We realized that Kung Fu Panda has a lot of relatable quotable quotes. Here were our favourites. July 23 2023 Ember Catherine Corpuz https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/07/16/kung-fu-panda-quotes-for-your-hdr-journey https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/05/22/melancholy-mix It’s okay to feel sad. I blame the weather. This past week has really brought on the winter feels. Usually I’m excited about winter – there’s the annual Southern Right Whale migration, fire pit evenings, and the chance to retreat into our homes and bit and slow things down. However, this year it feels different. There’s a hurried and nervous vibration in the air and it’s all because I am nearing the end of my candidature. So very near indeed, but it feels so far away still – there is so much to do. July 15 2023 Ember Catherine Corpuz https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/05/22/melancholy-mix https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/07/07/thinking-of-doing-a-phd-as-a-parent The first thing I would say is, “Why not?”. It sounds scary, but it is something that’s possible and many individuals have accomplished this feat. Both of my Ph.D. supervisors were parents when they were completing their doctoral degrees. Having said that, I think the reasons for wanting to study again as an HDR student are crucial to success. July 12 2023 Ember Catherine Corpuz https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/07/07/thinking-of-doing-a-phd-as-a-parent https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/06/26/keep-going Okay, so for the past eight weeks now, I’ve relentlessly worked on my doctoral thesis. For the most part, I have kept my commitment to myself to write every day – some weekends, I’ve taken a day off. There are days that the writing feels good, not easy, but I feel driven and purposeful. Then there are days that are just completely hard. Putting a couple of sentences feels brutal and almost torturous. And to think this is self-inflicted – I applied to be a Ph.D. student. July 03 2023 Ember Catherine Corpuz https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/news/list/2023/06/26/keep-going