“What is the experience of studying for a PhD in journalism and communication?”
Many newcomers who wandered in front of the doctor’s door issued such questions to us.To this end, we have collected some of the questions that everyone wants to know the most, and Invited 10 PhDs in Journalism and Communication to “Furnace Discussion” , I hope to provide some useful information for the students who are confused on the way to study the blog.
Can I still have freedom when I study a PhD?
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As soon as I entered the Bomen, it was as deep as the sea. Since then, freedom is an old friend. There are countless ridicules about Ph.Ds on the Internet, and many students have asked: During the Ph.D., can we realize the freedom of time, finances, accommodation, and love? Don’t worry, listen to what the new doctors say!
No.1
Free time
Huazhong Technology Ajie: For Dr. Xin Chuan, we do have the freedom of time. You can decide your work habits and time by yourself.But most of the time, the doctor’s life is still busy. After all, at this stage, the course is no longer the first task. Reading and writing is the important thing.
How does the East China Normal University Snowman fly: our school The courses of the new doctor are mainly concentrated on the first grade , Relatively speaking, time is very free. We will also arrange two-day trips, come to the hot pot bureau and shopping parties that hit it off. But there is a saying: Freedom on the surface is only more self-discipline in the heart. It seems that time is free, but in fact the rules are in the heart.
Captain of Fudan University: Basically give up the illusion of eating, eating, playing and shopping, young man… As far as the curriculum design of our school is concerned, basically the first year of the new doctoral degree is to complete all the credits of all courses (19 credits). More effort is spent, mainly reading the literature. There are about 150 pages of literature for the course layout in a week. Of course, this does not include the research you want to do, the project of the mentor, and so on.
No.2
financial freedom
Figs from Nanjing University: The new biography belongs to the liberal arts, and the tutor generally does not have much money, but the nice teacher will give a certain subsidy. The premise is to provide the teacher with scientific research labor. After all, “only let the horse run, not let the horse eat grass.” The tutors are still few. My tutor will be paid according to the workload. As long as he has done the work that the teacher has assigned, he will be paid a certain amount. Although it is not a lot, it is still at the upper-middle level in the liberal arts.
Shaanxi Teachers’ Big and Small Cubs: Financial freedom still depends on whether you can achieve a balance between your actual abilities and desires.As far as my personal income is concerned, the scholarships, subsidies and tutor allowances in the school Basically can guarantee tuition and daily expenses . In addition, the project funding can meet the daily learning needs.
Captain of Fudan University: The “dibao” (our joking call for subsidies) of different colleges and universities will be different. The new majors basically fluctuate in the space from as low as 1200/month and up to 3500/month. Our school is 2300/month. You can also work as teaching assistants and assistant supervisors. The subsidy of our school is 900/month. This job does not actually waste time as imagined. On the contrary, you can learn a lot of new professional content from the teacher. In addition, students who are able to learn more can also learn about investment and financial management. Funds are very popular in 2020. You may wish to try it. In other words, you are going through the process of “socialization” washing.
No.3
Freedom of accommodation
Figs from Nanjing University: The accommodation of Nanda Doctor is Double room , Accommodation fee is 1500 yuan/year. The environment is very good, with mountain views outside the window and 24-hour hot showers.
How does the East China Normal University Snowman fly: Speaking of the dormitory, it is probably the only sad thing among the many satisfying and comfortable living conditions… It may be due to the expansion of enrollment and the tight dormitory. The original single room has two people, and the beds, cabinets and desks have to be doubled. Leading to our dormitory odd! small! no! ratio! However, in addition to being smaller, other conditions in the dormitory are still very good. High-rise elevator room, separate bathroom, hot water in the bath (you have to pay for it), and drinking water in the corridor.
Shaanxi Teachers’ Big and Small Cubs: The dormitory of Xin Chuan Ph.D. on campus is a two-person room, a high-rise elevator room, and a separate bathroom. But I live in an apartment in front of the school. The accommodation conditions are slightly better than those of ordinary students living on campus. Let me show you the cats I raise.
No.4
Freedom of love
Apart from busy academic tasks, do we have the opportunity to talk about sweet love?
Captain of Fudan University: I and the target are both doctoral students with new majors , There is basically no situation where scientific research squeezes time with the other half. This kind of experience is very rare, as if two people are walking a difficult journey in life, but they can listen to each other, relieve each other’s depression, and support each other. I often say to my younger generations that you should never get to the tip of the corner after reading the book for a lifetime. You should see that a wider world is opening to you in addition to theses and scientific research.
Figs from Nanjing University: I am currently single and I am often asked “There are so many girls in the School of Journalism, why don’t you hurry up to find one?” Such a problem, but in fact, most of the Ph.D. group are not single, so don’t put your hope of leaving the singles on the PhD students~
Wuhan Universityxxx: Sweet love can of course have, but it needs you Balance the time allocation between essay and love . Of course, it is also possible to face a situation where the social circle is smaller after reading the Ph.D. and it is more difficult to leave the order.
Shaanxi Teachers’ Big and Small Cubs: I can be with my boyfriend basically every day, Let’s have a meal together and raise a cat together . Ph.D is not only boring and stressful. On the contrary, I tried many first times in my life during my Ph.D. It was brought to me by my boyfriend.
The above is the answer to the doubts we have collected about the degree of freedom of the doctor. But about freedom, Daren Senior at Xiamen University think, The core of freedom during PhD studies is whether we can have academic freedom , That is, whether we can choose the content we are interested in, this is a very important point to measure the freedom of Ph.D. After all, the focus of Ph.D reading is still around academics and rooting around the field of interest. If our scientific research is in the field that we are interested in and good at, then we have a relatively high degree of academic freedom.
Academics and other things, and freedom, are not natural contradictions to three-dimensional , The key is to see how we control and balance ourselves!
Can the PhD study ensure the following safety?
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“As soon as you enter scientific research, it is as deep as the sea, and there is no Qi Liu Hai” ,
“Everyone says Ph.D is good, but hair loss can’t be forgotten.”
In recent years, ridicule topics about hair volume and hairline have become more and more popular on the Internet, and doctoral students have become the focus of public attention.Then Can doctors who paid the price of the hairline guarantee their graduation safety and emotional safety? In this regard, the 10 doctors of journalism and communication in the “Enclosure Symposium” also have content to share with you!
No.1
Graduation safety
How does the East China Normal University Snowman fly: I’m only a graduate now, and sometimes I scare myself that I won’t be able to graduate. But calm down and think about it. If you do one thing without distraction for four years, how can you not do it well? So I am not too worried about not being able to graduate on time. Even if this is the case, then there will be soldiers to stop them, and the water will cover them. There are always more solutions than difficulties!
Shaanxi teachers and children: This is the homework that doctors need to face independently. How many people dream of a Ph.D. degree is difficult to achieve, and how can it be easy for us to get it? Need to practice slowly and come a little bit , Eventually the melon will be ripe, and the melon will be especially sweet~
Xixi from Jinan University: It is really difficult to graduate with a Ph.D. Publication is a big mountain that weighs on the Ph.D. The University of China requires that a Ph.D. of Xin Chuan must have two C journals before graduation. From the topic selection, research design and realization to thesis writing, they must be completed independently. (Ps: I’ve heard from the seniors who have used various hair growth liquids, probably everyone’s hair is not very good, hahaha, frantically experimenting on the edge of baldness, trying to find a hair that does not look so bald.)
No.2
Emotional safety
In the face of heavy academic pressure, the frustration of “not being recognized” and “self-denial” may flash up from time to time. A compulsory lesson for Ph.Ds is to learn emotional self-regulation and protect their emotional safety.
Figs from Nanjing University: There was a big moment of frustration during the Ph.D. peer pressure , Watching my classmates post one article after another, and indeed one rejection after another, it will generate a lot of pressure, and I have doubted myself. However, I still believe in the value of what I have made, and comfort myself by acknowledging the gap between people.
Huazhong Technology Ajie: every time Rejected manuscript At that time, they all have a heart that wants to be free from the sea of suffering. There is self-denial, but if you eat, eat and brag, the sun will rise tomorrow as usual!
How does the East China Normal University Snowman fly: In the face of scientific research, self-denial seems to be a frequent visitor. When I see other people’s pres are better than myself, when I see other people’s papers, and when I see other people’s papers, I wrote a few thousand words. The next day I saw “This is When I deleted everything, I showed the work to my tutor. When the tutor only said the amendments but didn’t give “symbolic praise”, even when I got fat without any results… Even so, we still have to work hard!
Moon of Shanghai Jiaotong University: Classmates who say that it is difficult to graduate with a Ph.D., such as me, have overestimated their scientific research ability. However, if you choose the path yourself, you will have to walk down on your knees, so continue to work hard! In addition, anxiety and neurasthenia are probably experienced by every doctor, because in addition to their own scientific research tasks, there are usually teacher projects that need to be done.but If you communicate with your friends, there will be a channel for resolution , I also recommend that you go out more, attend more parties, and have more contact with others!
English test for a doctor’s degree
PhD reading is a practice to improve oneself, and it is also a process of constantly confronting the imperfect self. We often regret that we are not good enough, and occasionally overthrow the pride of the past. But in any case, we are becoming better selves! You must love yourself, protect yourself, and appreciate yourself!
What moments will scientific research bring you
A sense of pleasure and fulfillment from the bottom of your heart?
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Figs from Nanjing University: Take the time from the library back to the dormitory every night to sort out your own thoughts, and sometimes a little inspiration will suddenly appear. I feel that a certain topic can be done, and I feel that “this must be a good study”, this time is The happiest.Although I often go back to check the literature and find that others have done it, this Keep thinking Still good.
Huazhong Technology Ajie: When oneself suddenly Understand a tangled theory When there is really a pleasant feeling. And there is, paper received Now, I feel like I can fly!
Xixi from Jinan University: This kind of moment is probably Questionnaire data can confirm the hypothesis At that time, there is also the kind of time in the library that feels that time flies quickly. At this age and stage of life, you will always be caught by various trivial matters. There is such a period in the school that lasts for one thing. The time I work hard has made me feel at ease after a long absence!
How does the East China Normal University Snowman fly: Of course Reading the literature has new discoveries When you suddenly understand the idea of writing or revising, or when you suddenly understand an incomprehensible book (or maybe you think you understand hh), or you have been sitting in the library all day But I didn’t swipe my phone. When the efficiency is super high, I feel extra sweet when I go to bed at night~
look! Although our life with a PhD in journalism and communication is not everything that goes well, the pure happiness has never been lost. Perhaps this is the best reward that academics can give us.
Heart-warming moments of PhD reading
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Shaanxi Teachers’ Big and Small Cubs: Junior Brother Scolded and returned the data , Junior sister can be cute and love to call “Sister, let’s go drinking”, the teacher called “Why don’t you miss me”, boyfriend has been by my side to arrange daily life for you, mom and dad are waiting for your 6:30 p.m. video every day , How can life not be beautiful? Then I should work harder, find a better self, and take on my own responsibilities!
Xiaoxue, Tsinghua University: Once on Christmas Eve, everyone went out to play, but a few of our friends were in the office together Hurry up to report , Chatting, eating takeaway, and walking together on campus at midnight after the end, it’s a very warm day!
Figs from Nanjing University: The doctor’s life as a whole is still lonely. It is very important to have a friend who is “call it”. This friend of mine can be regarded as my “drinking buddy”. Without saying anything, it means “go, where?” With such a friend, he will never be overwhelmed by the last straw.
Although the deadline was whistling behind them, in a hurry, only gentle souls can heal each other’s anxiety. In the busy academic life, finding the same kind is also a risky and interesting thing, isn’t it?
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