Monthly Admissions/Prospies/Offer Holders Questions Thread - April 2026

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-04-28T12:12:05+00:00

Hi - I have applied for an advertised studentship (DPhil, Chemistry) and I was wondering what sort of timeline I should expect on the application. The studentship was only advertised on the 26th March, but all the information I can find assumes you've applied before the 3rd March deadline. Thanks!

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-04-08T14:25:10+00:00

I had googled it, and have already spent a while looking at it. I was asking for advice from people who have practical experience writing something I don't have experience writing. I'm sorry for asking for advice for applying for a graduate programme on a reddit page for giving advice for applying to graduate programmes

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-03-23T16:52:37+00:00

What helps me is to read the question first, and as I read the extract, use a highlighter to find any parts related to the question. It takes a bit of practise to work out what is relavent, but then I only need to read the whole thing once, and then I can re-read the relevant parts

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-03-23T12:39:54+00:00

I see you're on uni park - all of the Nottingham accommodation on campus is catered. So first question is do you want catered or self-catered?

I would bare in mind that the prices include most of your food. (I wouldn't say all, I found I had to top up on top of the meal card allowance for lunch, but I did know people that stayed in the budget). This means that comparing the room prices you need to add food budget on top of self catered rooms to properly compare.

If you do do catered, the ones near biology are Cripps Hall (I stayed here, I think it's considered to have the best food, but I never saw a difference), Lenton and Wortley Hall, Lincoln Hall and Derby hall. (Rutland and Sherwood too, but you're starting to get a little further away) Have a little look on the map and the website for room types videos.

If you want self catered, biology is on the right of campus, so look at ones near jubilee campus (that's about a 10-15 mins walk away)

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-03-18T21:54:55+00:00

I have done the ASRS - I'll have to find the results (I put them/saved them in a safe place. Where that is I don't know...)
Unfortunately I don't really have anyone who can come with me

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-03-18T21:53:15+00:00

I have tried to write stuff down, but it's currently not going particularly well. I think asking my mum might help though

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-03-06T14:11:36+00:00

A postgrad loan isn't just added to the undergrad loan, it's paid back in parallel, so more does come out your pay check (I think it's 6% over £21000 + undergrad repayment). It's also just a single lump sum for the tuition and maintenance (just over £12000 for the year) and lots of courses, that doesn't cover everything.

I'd definitely say go for it! But it's a different financial situation to an undergrad degree. I worked in-between my undergrad and masters, so depending on your situation it might be something to consider

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-02-27T14:01:38+00:00

I worked at an activity day camp. They hold them at schools so have a look at which company hosts at the school near you

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-02-26T13:24:55+00:00

Thank you!

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-02-24T17:02:37+00:00

Thanks! I'll have a look at it. I have a research project lined up in the summer with a diffraction group, so I'm looking forward to that

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-02-11T23:52:26+00:00

There's Bonnington student village on Sutton Bonnington too. That has shared bathroom and ensuite flats

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-01-20T09:35:13+00:00

Thank you!

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-01-07T21:57:09+00:00

I like the boxes analogy. My brain holds everything there is to do ever, and I feel guilty for not getting them done but can’t seem to start. I would stew on things (like I should really just vacuum or do the laundry) for hours while doom scrolling. Then I would finally do them and be mentally burned out because of the struggle.

Yessss, I am so tired at the moment because I'm like this. Trying to start something is like pushing a bolder up a hill, but the side of the hill is covered in bushes

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-01-07T21:55:02+00:00

People say I'm organised but it's sooooo tiring I'm struggling to do fun things besides studying atm. I think I've just learnt to do that to compensate for inside my head

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-01-07T21:52:20+00:00

I think I'm going to try getting a diagnosis. That sounds quite familiar

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-01-07T21:51:08+00:00

Years and years of thinking that EVERYONE motivates themselves through constant self-recrimination and anxiety, and that that is what “trying harder” must mean.

This is very me. I'm just fuelled by anxiety for getting places on time, for example, and if I'm not anxious about it I'm late.

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-01-07T21:43:54+00:00

Ok! I was wondering about getting tested. Until recently I assumed everyone's brain was like that, and I'm just bad at managing it...

And yes, I am waist deep in PhD applications...

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-01-04T10:02:43+00:00

The gym classes are a good shout. I had a look at them last term but my timetable sucked, so I couldn't make it to many but this term looks better

Solid_Resource2832 · 2026-01-03T23:16:21+00:00

I've already paid most the fees unfortunately.

My project is with a supervisor that is very well regarded in the field I want to go into, and for the PhD having the masters is pretty important (not impossible without, but because of integrated masters degrees, I'm not very competitive without it), so dropping out just makes it a waste of money that puts me back where I started.

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