Starting a PhD can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re juggling research, writing, and everything in between. In this post, I share 6 practical tips that helped me manage my thesis from the very beginning of my PhD. These are the lessons I wish someone had shared with me—and the habits that helped me finish strong.
Are you a PhD student enrolled in an African university? Then, I specifically wrote this for you. I have worn those shoes, and I understand how it pinches. I have a good understanding of the peculiarities of conducting research in Africa,… Read More ›
Undertaking a PhD programme in Africa has been one of the most challenging things I have ever done in my life. In my previous post, I narrated my rationale for settling for my programme of choice. Also, based on my… Read More ›
A while ago, I received a message from a very concerned well-wisher. He wondered why I chose to pursue a PhD in Africa – and in Ghana of all places (those were his exact words). He added that I was… Read More ›
Do you know how to drive a manual car?” He asked. “If you do, you will understand this illustration vividly. If you want to accelerate, you start with ‘half clutch’, then you slowly release your legs from the clutch and… Read More ›
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