"Choose your supervisor(s) very carefully. I've seen way too many students bullied, harassed and kicked out of the programme with their confidence in pieces."
"When interviewing for a PhD slot, pay attention to how your prospective adviser treats others in the lab and the department. My lab ended up being really cliquey with certain individuals being excluded because my adviser plays favourites."
"Do not go directly from an undergraduate degree to a PhD. Work for a year if possible in a job that will give you a better understanding of the problems you want to solve. That way your research can have the largest impact."
"The culture of the institution matters more than almost anything else. Listen to your gut when you feel like a university or lab culture is not a good fit."
Supervisor choice and laboratory culture directly influence doctoral wellbeing and success. Prospective students should observe how advisers treat colleagues and avoid environments with bullying, favoritism or exclusion. Institutional and lab culture often matter more than project specifics, so trust instincts when a setting feels misaligned. Gaining a year of relevant work experience before starting a PhD can clarify research problems and increase impact. When possible, rotate through labs to assess mentorship styles and group dynamics. Clear reflection on personal motivations and career goals helps ensure alignment with the demands of doctoral study.
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