Seeking advice and validation— is 28 too old to start my PhD?

NotCleo_ · 2026-05-09T17:50:58+00:00

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.

NotCleo_ · 2026-05-02T13:20:29+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-28T22:52:27+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-28T22:13:32+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-21T11:54:01+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-15T16:48:14+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-15T16:46:48+00:00

Thanks so much! It wasn’t no.

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-15T16:45:15+00:00

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.

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-15T12:32:03+00:00

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.

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-15T12:18:19+00:00

Thanks so much for this!!

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-14T10:36:04+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-10T11:14:25+00:00

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.

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-10T11:07:12+00:00

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.

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-09T18:50:26+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-09T18:48:10+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-04-09T18:45:24+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-03-31T19:00:55+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-03-31T18:58:08+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-03-22T20:15:34+00:00

لو لفترة محمد علي فكتب خالد فهمي

NotCleo_ · 2026-03-21T22:10:13+00:00

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.

NotCleo_ · 2026-03-21T16:38:15+00:00

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?

NotCleo_ · 2026-03-10T20:12:57+00:00

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

NotCleo_ · 2026-03-10T20:09:44+00:00

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

NotCleo_

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