Ep. 17 The Story of How I Secured my PhD Without a Master's Degree

In this episode, Alex and Abdul discuss their personal experiences, including the importance of taking breaks, the impact of social media on their podcast, and the challenges of navigating the PhD application process.

Abdul shares his journey to securing a PhD, the various application processes, and the feelings of imposter syndrome that can arise in academia, particularly for underrepresented groups. The conversation emphasizes the need for open discussions about career progress and the importance of building confidence in professional settings.

🕒 Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

14:19 Abdul's Journey to a PhD

15:50 Navigating the Path to a PhD

18:49 The Application Process Unveiled

24:10 Understanding PhD Interviews

30:49 Scholarship Opportunities and Diversity in Academia

🔗 Key Links

• Check out Helen O'neill
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• Follow Abudul on LinkedIn
• Subscribe on Youtube

PhD journey, application process, interviews, imposter syndrome, diversity in academia, personal growth, social media impact, confidence building, academic challenges, career development