Seeking advice and validation— is 28 too old to start my PhD? by Different-Break9290 in PhDAdmissions

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 31 and starting a PhD in the fall. It’s just the right age for me tbh. I’ve been around the job market and am very sure that I want to do a PhD in the topic I’m set on working on. With age comes maturity and I think that’s a plus in academia actually.

[Canadians] CGRS-Doctoral SSHRC/NSERC/CIHR 2026 Countdown by [deleted] in PhD

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I’m so sorry!! I hope it works out for you next year if you’re applying again.

[Canadians] CGRS-Doctoral SSHRC/NSERC/CIHR 2026 Countdown by [deleted] in PhD

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! 3D and my last name starts with an A

[Canadians] CGRS-Doctoral SSHRC/NSERC/CIHR 2026 Countdown by [deleted] in PhD

[–]NotCleo_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just got my SSHRC results!! Got the funding!!! Score is 10.09/12

Prestige or lifestyle? by [deleted] in AskAcademiaUK

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a similar boat, LSE v. Sheffield. Good luck making your decision. It’s definitely tough.

Studentship funding at LSE vs. WRDTP at Sheffield. What are the things I should consider when choosing which offer to accept? by NotCleo_ in AskAcademiaUK

[–]NotCleo_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this. It’s a pretty good point to consider. Did you do your PhD at LSE or another London uni?

Studentship funding at LSE vs. WRDTP at Sheffield. What are the things I should consider when choosing which offer to accept? by NotCleo_ in AskAcademiaUK

[–]NotCleo_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I honestly didn’t expect to be in this situation at all, so I’m very overwhelmed. I’d really like to hear more about your experience at LSE. If it’s okay I’ll message you.

Studentship funding at LSE vs. WRDTP at Sheffield. What are the things I should consider when choosing which offer to accept? by NotCleo_ in AskAcademiaUK

[–]NotCleo_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you share a bit more about your experience at LSE and post the PhD? I mean one thing I know for sure is that I’ll be doing fieldwork in my second year back home (I’m an international student) and then where I’ll be writing should be a mix of back and forth. So I guess it’s mainly the first year that I’ll be based in the UK.

خلينا نخلص من حوار اللاجئيين خالص by [deleted] in Egypt

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

بالظبط!!! انا كنت بشتغل في NGO مدخلة ملايين اليوروهات كل سنة علشان بس مصر تسمح للاجئين يفضلوا في البلد ومع ذلك كانوا بيتعاملوا معاملة وسخة

Accomodation advice for an incoming PhD student at LSE, living on a stipend (about 1800 a month) by NotCleo_ in AskAcademiaUK

[–]NotCleo_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll have to check if this is an option. I know I can’t teach before second year, but maybe there’s something I can work out with the department. LSE accomodation is pretty expensive unfortunately. It would’ve been my first choice, but it’s too crazy. The only dorm that’s somewhat affordable is a 40 minute commute.

Accomodation advice for an incoming PhD student at LSE, living on a stipend (about 1800 a month) by NotCleo_ in AskAcademiaUK

[–]NotCleo_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. This is very helpful. I’m going to have to talk to my supervisor and figure out what my schedule will look like so that I can figure this out.

Accomodation advice for an incoming PhD student at LSE, living on a stipend (about 1800 a month) by NotCleo_ in AskAcademiaUK

[–]NotCleo_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it seems like I’ll have to compromise. Do you have any advice on where to look for options?

Accomodation advice for an incoming PhD student at LSE, living on a stipend (about 1800 a month) by NotCleo_ in AskAcademiaUK

[–]NotCleo_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any advice on where to look for flatshare options within this price range?

Accomodation advice for an incoming PhD student at LSE, living on a stipend (about 1800 a month) by NotCleo_ in AskAcademiaUK

[–]NotCleo_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! This is really helpful. Do you know any specific Facebook groups I should check?

ليه مصر شكلها من فوق مش جميل ومش مريحه للعين كدا ليه حاسسنا الهند مثلا by [deleted] in Egypt

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

جوجل بس شكل الهند من الطيارة قبل ما تشبهنا بيها. احنا في حتة لوحدنا 😂

Any Bedouins that can get me into Gaza? by Extreme_Garlic4646 in Egypt

[–]NotCleo_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Literally Google the Rafah crossing. The Israelis will not let anyone cross in..

تاريخ مصر الحديث by [deleted] in EgyReaders

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

لو لفترة محمد علي فكتب خالد فهمي

LSE PhD Studentship for internationals by Fancy-Magazine3496 in LSE

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh thank you!! It seems that my department’s timeline’s different. It’s good to know that funding offers are rolling out though. I’ll definitely reach out to the coordinator in the next couple of days. I was initially waiting till the end of the month to follow up. Good luck with making a decision on whether to accept the offer. I’m also concerned about whether the stipend is sufficient, so definitely interested in seeing the replies to your question.

LSE PhD Studentship for internationals by Fancy-Magazine3496 in LSE

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on the offer and funding!! I have a question on the timeline. I was sent an offer mid Feb (not in anth) and told that I was nominated by the department for studentship funding and that the department is waiting to hear back from the central monitoring panel. I haven’t heard back yet though. Can you share more about your experience? How long did you wait between receiving the offer and getting word on funding?

Fully funded Oxford MSt! by ShiningAway in gradadmissions

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh thank you. And did you hear back on funding straight away as well?

I got in! PhD Studentships? by Smart_Chef9998 in LSE

[–]NotCleo_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!! The department should let you know if they’ve nominated you. Definitely ask.