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Written by Irena Larking

Hi! I'm a recently graduated PhD student from the University of Queensland, Australia. I had the privilege of graduating in December 2013, so I am living proof that you will get there. I know the joys and pains of being a PhD student, studying early modern English religious history from Down Under. I have also been a student representative for higher education students within my school, so I know a little about how things work from "both sides of the desk", so to speak. Aside from the PhD absorbing most of my life, I also indulge in other creative activities like photography, singing and playing my ukulele.

    What To Do Whilst Waiting

    July 31, 2014 by Irena Larking

      I’m travelling home to Brisbane from Auckland and I’m sitting in a cramped plane seat, waiting for the next 3 hours and 20 minutes to pass by as quickly…

    Making Networking Work for You

    June 23, 2014 by Irena Larking

    An introvert learns to speak I have to confess, for a long time I used to be really bad at networking. I would turn up to work functions and feel…

    Alternative Realities for PhD Graduates

    May 31, 2014 by Irena Larking

    Let me paint a scenario for you. I’m sitting in a room of budding and intelligent PhD students at my home university in Australia, listening to a seasoned academic tell…

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