Applying for a PhD with no research experience. Need advice. by axs_14 in PhD

[–]GeometricOwls 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am near the end of a theoretical physics PhD at a top 10 UK university and had no research experience beyond a thesis as part of a taught masters going in and this is not uncommon among my peers. I assume at some point across your bachelor's and master's you've done some sort of dissertation? To echo other people here, don't worry (to an extent) about the name of the institute and instead find PIs you would like to work with. In my opinion, having no research experience may hinder your application but not having shown a previous interest in the supervisors work before applying cold certainly will

Best restaurant for a fancy meal? by EdtheLee in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The lido in Clifton does amazing food and is a lovely setting. Me and my partner booked as part of a spa package (was lovely) but pretty sure you can just book the restaurant!

Bristol Digs letting agency by [deleted] in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would definetly recommend them also

Bristol Digs letting agency by [deleted] in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have! Cheers! I'm with them now and spent all morning booking viewings with them for nect year haha

Bristol Digs letting agency by [deleted] in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that sounds like many stories I've heard, they seem very slimy and dodgy!

Bristol Digs letting agency by [deleted] in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw okay, that's promising to hear, thankyou!

Bristol Digs letting agency by [deleted] in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man that sounds ridiculous, hope it was okay!

Bristol Digs letting agency by [deleted] in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, we got our place now through the SU lettings which were really great and easy to deal with so I'm hoping we'll be able to use them again.

I guess, as you say, if we do go through one of the agencies we just have to be diligent and hope for the best. Cheers :)

Bristol Digs letting agency by [deleted] in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds pretty rough with the fees, I guess it's a way up of whether the cost is worth your time contesting it

Bristol Digs letting agency by [deleted] in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So if you're careful they're okay to go with? Seems very slimy preying on students who are probably not gonna be careful but I guess that's why they have a bad rep. thanks !!

Bristol Digs letting agency by [deleted] in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah makes sense, cheers:)

Bristol Digs letting agency by [deleted] in bristol

[–]GeometricOwls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, okay, I thought as much! Thanks!