“My life as a PhD student” – The progression of a PhD study seen from the PhD students’ point of view (An experienced PhD student, or Post Doc who has newly finished his PhD) Now given by an inexperienced associate professor Thomas Ruby Bentzen, Dept. of Civil Engineering

“My life as a PhD student” – The progression of a PhD study seen from the PhD students’ point of view -The exact progress in my ph.d study is ………….. unfortunally gone -But here 3-6 years after - what do I remember then: -I started my Ph.D. study - August Bought and old house from ‘24 in September Had a child in April Defended my thesis in November Delivered approx hours of teaching -Took approx. 30 ECTS courses -Was frustrated over my self, my supervisor, my wife -Wrote 7 papers (4-5 WOS) -Went to 3-4 international conferences -Wrote the thesis in a month (in my basement) -Handed in my thesis on exactly day number Was cited several times in national press / TV -So I must have done something right….

10 good advises about weight loss Chris MacDonald

10 good advises about weight loss Set specific goals and measurable goals – Both on results and effort (Not for the goal it self – but to make the assignment clear and concrete) Make you goals visual (“write it over the door”) Keep it simple – in the beginning or all the way Do the “new” to a routine – a good habit – Learn by making it to something positive Accept resistance – it’s a natural part of the journey Be clear about why you are doing this – it’s all about being self-motivated and positive grounded Go public – tell others about your goals (and problems) Find some good role models (which might be hard to find in our world) Be consistent (but don’t be afraid to change your idea – the reviewers might be right) Maintenance – the hardest is not to start but to keep on. doing a Ph.d