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hko00odgc9u6
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A number of issues. The replication crisis, aided and abetted by the publish or perish conundrum caused by the increasingly lack of academic jobs. There continues to be an ivory tower problem. The knowledge created is simply not being transmitted to the general public. This has not helped the growing anti-intellectualism movement in the USA, where we can’t even agree to put on a fucking mask to reduce transmission. Racism and sexism is as pervasive as ever, it’s only transformed from blatant (in some cases, although blatant bigotry still exists) to latent. As academics we are not immune to this, and it boggles my mind how “woke” people can agree affirmative action is necessary on the undergrad level but scoff at “diversity hires taking away my spots”. Maddening.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Racism", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oxw4hav
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A number of issues. The replication crisis, aided and abetted by the publish or perish conundrum caused by the increasingly lack of academic jobs. There continues to be an ivory tower problem. The knowledge created is simply not being transmitted to the general public. This has not helped the growing anti-intellectualism movement in the USA, where we can’t even agree to put on a fucking mask to reduce transmission. Racism and sexism is as pervasive as ever, it’s only transformed from blatant (in some cases, although blatant bigotry still exists) to latent. As academics we are not immune to this, and it boggles my mind how “woke” people can agree affirmative action is necessary on the undergrad level but scoff at “diversity hires taking away my spots”. Maddening.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oslxagp
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We're encouraging more and more people to earn college degrees, only to compete for a fixed number of \"good\" jobs. Because there aren't enough high-paying, stable jobs to go around, college graduates are now filling jobs that high school graduates used to do. High school graduates get pushed out entirely. Recessions accelerate this. Don't get me wrong, education is great! I wish everyone could get all of the education they want (without incurring ruinous debt), and I also wish people could enjoy humane working conditions, financial stability, and reliable access to health care whether they have a four-year degree or not. Turning the degree into table stakes for the job market is not how we get there.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Racism", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o5q2ym1
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We're encouraging more and more people to earn college degrees, only to compete for a fixed number of \"good\" jobs. Because there aren't enough high-paying, stable jobs to go around, college graduates are now filling jobs that high school graduates used to do. High school graduates get pushed out entirely. Recessions accelerate this. Don't get me wrong, education is great! I wish everyone could get all of the education they want (without incurring ruinous debt), and I also wish people could enjoy humane working conditions, financial stability, and reliable access to health care whether they have a four-year degree or not. Turning the degree into table stakes for the job market is not how we get there.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oambvtl
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Unbalanced mentoring relationships: profs that are far too distant from students and students that are not autonomous enough.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Racism", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o0iyi3x
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Unbalanced mentoring relationships: profs that are far too distant from students and students that are not autonomous enough.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o6kb35g
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Unbalanced mentoring relationships: profs that are far too distant from students and students that are not autonomous enough.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00ottwh29
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Nepotistic hiring practices Bad writing (it’s the norm in certain disciplines) Job-related relocation across the world (no other industry has it this bad) ‘Always complaining’ / self-entitlement culture", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Racism", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o5mqdp4
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Nepotistic hiring practices Bad writing (it’s the norm in certain disciplines) Job-related relocation across the world (no other industry has it this bad) ‘Always complaining’ / self-entitlement culture", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o5jxzop
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Nepotistic hiring practices Bad writing (it’s the norm in certain disciplines) Job-related relocation across the world (no other industry has it this bad) ‘Always complaining’ / self-entitlement culture", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o20i3es
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Still waiting for the Me-Too movement to hit academia. My dept had several professors who married or had relationships with former female grad students and many more stories of solicitation I only learned about afterwards. I can only imagine what it feels like as a female trying to create a professional academic identity based on respect for your academic value when you have to treat established male professors in your own department, who are supposed to be your professional role models, like frat guys during undergrad. Also, female grad students apparently have very different experiences at professional conferences in my field that I have had as a male.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There is an ugly sexual harassment and abuse problem in academia. Institutions go to great lengths to hush it under the rug when lucrative grant money and reputation is on the line.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00osg0w39
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Still waiting for the Me-Too movement to hit academia. My dept had several professors who married or had relationships with former female grad students and many more stories of solicitation I only learned about afterwards. I can only imagine what it feels like as a female trying to create a professional academic identity based on respect for your academic value when you have to treat established male professors in your own department, who are supposed to be your professional role models, like frat guys during undergrad. Also, female grad students apparently have very different experiences at professional conferences in my field that I have had as a male.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Racism", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o42kh2u
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Still waiting for the Me-Too movement to hit academia. My dept had several professors who married or had relationships with former female grad students and many more stories of solicitation I only learned about afterwards. I can only imagine what it feels like as a female trying to create a professional academic identity based on respect for your academic value when you have to treat established male professors in your own department, who are supposed to be your professional role models, like frat guys during undergrad. Also, female grad students apparently have very different experiences at professional conferences in my field that I have had as a male.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We don't, collectively, have the slightest idea of how to teach effectively, and can't even really agree on how to measure it. Assessment is a fucking disaster, but is also incredibly important, both for-reals and bureaucratically. So we're all faking it, and know we're faking it, but have to in order to check boxes, and my experience is that when we could easily check a box with bullshit or dig down and do hard work, we choose the former, for basically understandable reasons.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o8s3hh1
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Still waiting for the Me-Too movement to hit academia. My dept had several professors who married or had relationships with former female grad students and many more stories of solicitation I only learned about afterwards. I can only imagine what it feels like as a female trying to create a professional academic identity based on respect for your academic value when you have to treat established male professors in your own department, who are supposed to be your professional role models, like frat guys during undergrad. Also, female grad students apparently have very different experiences at professional conferences in my field that I have had as a male.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hyper-capitalism has become more important to various groups than the safety and succession of mankind. In the field of science new technology and studies are kept behind paywalls and treated as secrets instead of sharing that knowledge with others so they can collaborate. In a time of anti-intellectualism and conspiracy theories, this only further makes people doubt academics.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oa47kqh
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Still waiting for the Me-Too movement to hit academia. My dept had several professors who married or had relationships with former female grad students and many more stories of solicitation I only learned about afterwards. I can only imagine what it feels like as a female trying to create a professional academic identity based on respect for your academic value when you have to treat established male professors in your own department, who are supposed to be your professional role models, like frat guys during undergrad. Also, female grad students apparently have very different experiences at professional conferences in my field that I have had as a male.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00ojkeqkv
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Still waiting for the Me-Too movement to hit academia. My dept had several professors who married or had relationships with former female grad students and many more stories of solicitation I only learned about afterwards. I can only imagine what it feels like as a female trying to create a professional academic identity based on respect for your academic value when you have to treat established male professors in your own department, who are supposed to be your professional role models, like frat guys during undergrad. Also, female grad students apparently have very different experiences at professional conferences in my field that I have had as a male.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "At the vast majority of institutions, pay for a starting Assistant Professor is abysmal.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00os6sjy4
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Still waiting for the Me-Too movement to hit academia. My dept had several professors who married or had relationships with former female grad students and many more stories of solicitation I only learned about afterwards. I can only imagine what it feels like as a female trying to create a professional academic identity based on respect for your academic value when you have to treat established male professors in your own department, who are supposed to be your professional role models, like frat guys during undergrad. Also, female grad students apparently have very different experiences at professional conferences in my field that I have had as a male.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o8q9md9
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There is an ugly sexual harassment and abuse problem in academia. Institutions go to great lengths to hush it under the rug when lucrative grant money and reputation is on the line.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Racism", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00ow4r0st
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There is an ugly sexual harassment and abuse problem in academia. Institutions go to great lengths to hush it under the rug when lucrative grant money and reputation is on the line.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oridsl4
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There is an ugly sexual harassment and abuse problem in academia. Institutions go to great lengths to hush it under the rug when lucrative grant money and reputation is on the line.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00of1rbs5
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So many problems in academia 1. Churn out papers or die 2. Abuse, overwork, and exploit everyone underneath you. The professors abuse the TA. Then the TA does a bad job to undergrads. When undergrads become PhD or professors one day, the whole cycle continues. 3. The shear amount of power your advisor has over you. Your career and future job hinges on your advisor’s stamp on thesis and LORs. Cross your advisor once and it’s the kiss of death.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Racism", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o97q7d4
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Racism", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oib1evc
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So many problems in academia 1. Churn out papers or die 2. Abuse, overwork, and exploit everyone underneath you. The professors abuse the TA. Then the TA does a bad job to undergrads. When undergrads become PhD or professors one day, the whole cycle continues. 3. The shear amount of power your advisor has over you. Your career and future job hinges on your advisor’s stamp on thesis and LORs. Cross your advisor once and it’s the kiss of death.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I think one of the biggest problems is legacy and the importance its given in faculty hiring. If you are coming from a less known professor's group, you'll always be the underdog compared to someone who's coming from the group of a well known professor (or top 5 universities), even if your contributions could easily out do the other. It suffers from a form of nepotism which undermines the very premise of academia i.e. upholding and rewarding merit.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00onxh16z
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So many problems in academia 1. Churn out papers or die 2. Abuse, overwork, and exploit everyone underneath you. The professors abuse the TA. Then the TA does a bad job to undergrads. When undergrads become PhD or professors one day, the whole cycle continues. 3. The shear amount of power your advisor has over you. Your career and future job hinges on your advisor’s stamp on thesis and LORs. Cross your advisor once and it’s the kiss of death.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We don't, collectively, have the slightest idea of how to teach effectively, and can't even really agree on how to measure it. Assessment is a fucking disaster, but is also incredibly important, both for-reals and bureaucratically. So we're all faking it, and know we're faking it, but have to in order to check boxes, and my experience is that when we could easily check a box with bullshit or dig down and do hard work, we choose the former, for basically understandable reasons.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o8054f6
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So many problems in academia 1. Churn out papers or die 2. Abuse, overwork, and exploit everyone underneath you. The professors abuse the TA. Then the TA does a bad job to undergrads. When undergrads become PhD or professors one day, the whole cycle continues. 3. The shear amount of power your advisor has over you. Your career and future job hinges on your advisor’s stamp on thesis and LORs. Cross your advisor once and it’s the kiss of death.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hyper-capitalism has become more important to various groups than the safety and succession of mankind. In the field of science new technology and studies are kept behind paywalls and treated as secrets instead of sharing that knowledge with others so they can collaborate. In a time of anti-intellectualism and conspiracy theories, this only further makes people doubt academics.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oylqpfy
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So many problems in academia 1. Churn out papers or die 2. Abuse, overwork, and exploit everyone underneath you. The professors abuse the TA. Then the TA does a bad job to undergrads. When undergrads become PhD or professors one day, the whole cycle continues. 3. The shear amount of power your advisor has over you. Your career and future job hinges on your advisor’s stamp on thesis and LORs. Cross your advisor once and it’s the kiss of death.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00owbzf4f
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So many problems in academia 1. Churn out papers or die 2. Abuse, overwork, and exploit everyone underneath you. The professors abuse the TA. Then the TA does a bad job to undergrads. When undergrads become PhD or professors one day, the whole cycle continues. 3. The shear amount of power your advisor has over you. Your career and future job hinges on your advisor’s stamp on thesis and LORs. Cross your advisor once and it’s the kiss of death.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "At the vast majority of institutions, pay for a starting Assistant Professor is abysmal.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00ouoatyu
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So many problems in academia 1. Churn out papers or die 2. Abuse, overwork, and exploit everyone underneath you. The professors abuse the TA. Then the TA does a bad job to undergrads. When undergrads become PhD or professors one day, the whole cycle continues. 3. The shear amount of power your advisor has over you. Your career and future job hinges on your advisor’s stamp on thesis and LORs. Cross your advisor once and it’s the kiss of death.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Good researchers don't necessarily make good managers. The PI system (and length of an American PhD) also aids abusive behavior towards trainees.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oxqbhgk
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So many problems in academia 1. Churn out papers or die 2. Abuse, overwork, and exploit everyone underneath you. The professors abuse the TA. Then the TA does a bad job to undergrads. When undergrads become PhD or professors one day, the whole cycle continues. 3. The shear amount of power your advisor has over you. Your career and future job hinges on your advisor’s stamp on thesis and LORs. Cross your advisor once and it’s the kiss of death.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00okpreo0
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So many problems in academia 1. Churn out papers or die 2. Abuse, overwork, and exploit everyone underneath you. The professors abuse the TA. Then the TA does a bad job to undergrads. When undergrads become PhD or professors one day, the whole cycle continues. 3. The shear amount of power your advisor has over you. Your career and future job hinges on your advisor’s stamp on thesis and LORs. Cross your advisor once and it’s the kiss of death.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In my experience, there are no issues that people won't discuss. Quite the opposite. People analyze every single thing way more than is necessary.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o9qjwl7
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I think one of the biggest problems is legacy and the importance its given in faculty hiring. If you are coming from a less known professor's group, you'll always be the underdog compared to someone who's coming from the group of a well known professor (or top 5 universities), even if your contributions could easily out do the other. It suffers from a form of nepotism which undermines the very premise of academia i.e. upholding and rewarding merit.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hyper-capitalism has become more important to various groups than the safety and succession of mankind. In the field of science new technology and studies are kept behind paywalls and treated as secrets instead of sharing that knowledge with others so they can collaborate. In a time of anti-intellectualism and conspiracy theories, this only further makes people doubt academics.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00obkn8yf
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I think one of the biggest problems is legacy and the importance its given in faculty hiring. If you are coming from a less known professor's group, you'll always be the underdog compared to someone who's coming from the group of a well known professor (or top 5 universities), even if your contributions could easily out do the other. It suffers from a form of nepotism which undermines the very premise of academia i.e. upholding and rewarding merit.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o6vf5r1
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I think one of the biggest problems is legacy and the importance its given in faculty hiring. If you are coming from a less known professor's group, you'll always be the underdog compared to someone who's coming from the group of a well known professor (or top 5 universities), even if your contributions could easily out do the other. It suffers from a form of nepotism which undermines the very premise of academia i.e. upholding and rewarding merit.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "At the vast majority of institutions, pay for a starting Assistant Professor is abysmal.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00onla2f9
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I think one of the biggest problems is legacy and the importance its given in faculty hiring. If you are coming from a less known professor's group, you'll always be the underdog compared to someone who's coming from the group of a well known professor (or top 5 universities), even if your contributions could easily out do the other. It suffers from a form of nepotism which undermines the very premise of academia i.e. upholding and rewarding merit.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00olu1xjm
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We don't, collectively, have the slightest idea of how to teach effectively, and can't even really agree on how to measure it. Assessment is a fucking disaster, but is also incredibly important, both for-reals and bureaucratically. So we're all faking it, and know we're faking it, but have to in order to check boxes, and my experience is that when we could easily check a box with bullshit or dig down and do hard work, we choose the former, for basically understandable reasons.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00ofleh36
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We don't, collectively, have the slightest idea of how to teach effectively, and can't even really agree on how to measure it. Assessment is a fucking disaster, but is also incredibly important, both for-reals and bureaucratically. So we're all faking it, and know we're faking it, but have to in order to check boxes, and my experience is that when we could easily check a box with bullshit or dig down and do hard work, we choose the former, for basically understandable reasons.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00ou7ff36
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hyper-capitalism has become more important to various groups than the safety and succession of mankind. In the field of science new technology and studies are kept behind paywalls and treated as secrets instead of sharing that knowledge with others so they can collaborate. In a time of anti-intellectualism and conspiracy theories, this only further makes people doubt academics.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00ozx2zgz
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hyper-capitalism has become more important to various groups than the safety and succession of mankind. In the field of science new technology and studies are kept behind paywalls and treated as secrets instead of sharing that knowledge with others so they can collaborate. In a time of anti-intellectualism and conspiracy theories, this only further makes people doubt academics.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00olwv86j
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'm so surprised that I've been scrolling and so far no one has mentioned the issues women face raising children as academics. Single moms? Forget it. Women in my department talk about having kids in hushed tones and there's a reason so many academic women don't have children.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o64qsdp
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "At the vast majority of institutions, pay for a starting Assistant Professor is abysmal.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o63wcpr
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The fact that I took out ~60,000 dollars in student loans just to get a job that hinges on whether young people take out massive amounts of student loans as well. It feels like a damn pyramid scheme sometimes, and it sucks to feel that way because I genuinely love my job and am good at it.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leaky Pipeline", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00orkf823
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'm so surprised that I've been scrolling and so far no one has mentioned the issues women face raising children as academics. Single moms? Forget it. Women in my department talk about having kids in hushed tones and there's a reason so many academic women don't have children.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Probably a popular opinion, but the devastating impact on mental health. From the grad school level to being a full professor, it seems that no one ever escapes the constant barrage of “this isn’t good enough”. No one wants to talk about the crippling anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, and insomnia that comes from being a part of academia, because everyone wants to seem like they’re doing well and have it all together. I think grad students are the best at discussing this, but after you get out of school, no one wants to keep talking about it. For your students, sure, but for you and your colleagues? It’s instead joked about over beers. It’s no secret that the academic world can be incredibly toxic, but I feel like it’s avoided the higher you get through the ranks.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o80yw1v
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'm so surprised that I've been scrolling and so far no one has mentioned the issues women face raising children as academics. Single moms? Forget it. Women in my department talk about having kids in hushed tones and there's a reason so many academic women don't have children.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Good researchers don't necessarily make good managers. The PI system (and length of an American PhD) also aids abusive behavior towards trainees.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oggfgj1
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'm so surprised that I've been scrolling and so far no one has mentioned the issues women face raising children as academics. Single moms? Forget it. Women in my department talk about having kids in hushed tones and there's a reason so many academic women don't have children.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o5sfj96
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'm so surprised that I've been scrolling and so far no one has mentioned the issues women face raising children as academics. Single moms? Forget it. Women in my department talk about having kids in hushed tones and there's a reason so many academic women don't have children.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Nepotism in what is supposed to me an intellectual meritocracy", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oynary6
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'm so surprised that I've been scrolling and so far no one has mentioned the issues women face raising children as academics. Single moms? Forget it. Women in my department talk about having kids in hushed tones and there's a reason so many academic women don't have children.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In my experience, there are no issues that people won't discuss. Quite the opposite. People analyze every single thing way more than is necessary.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oqyy1sh
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "At the vast majority of institutions, pay for a starting Assistant Professor is abysmal.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o4q33c7
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Probably a popular opinion, but the devastating impact on mental health. From the grad school level to being a full professor, it seems that no one ever escapes the constant barrage of “this isn’t good enough”. No one wants to talk about the crippling anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, and insomnia that comes from being a part of academia, because everyone wants to seem like they’re doing well and have it all together. I think grad students are the best at discussing this, but after you get out of school, no one wants to keep talking about it. For your students, sure, but for you and your colleagues? It’s instead joked about over beers. It’s no secret that the academic world can be incredibly toxic, but I feel like it’s avoided the higher you get through the ranks.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00onzl9zq
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Probably a popular opinion, but the devastating impact on mental health. From the grad school level to being a full professor, it seems that no one ever escapes the constant barrage of “this isn’t good enough”. No one wants to talk about the crippling anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, and insomnia that comes from being a part of academia, because everyone wants to seem like they’re doing well and have it all together. I think grad students are the best at discussing this, but after you get out of school, no one wants to keep talking about it. For your students, sure, but for you and your colleagues? It’s instead joked about over beers. It’s no secret that the academic world can be incredibly toxic, but I feel like it’s avoided the higher you get through the ranks.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Nepotism in what is supposed to me an intellectual meritocracy", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00oy0mghv
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Probably a popular opinion, but the devastating impact on mental health. From the grad school level to being a full professor, it seems that no one ever escapes the constant barrage of “this isn’t good enough”. No one wants to talk about the crippling anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, and insomnia that comes from being a part of academia, because everyone wants to seem like they’re doing well and have it all together. I think grad students are the best at discussing this, but after you get out of school, no one wants to keep talking about it. For your students, sure, but for you and your colleagues? It’s instead joked about over beers. It’s no secret that the academic world can be incredibly toxic, but I feel like it’s avoided the higher you get through the ranks.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In my experience, there are no issues that people won't discuss. Quite the opposite. People analyze every single thing way more than is necessary.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o6blbpx
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The fact that I took out ~60,000 dollars in student loans just to get a job that hinges on whether young people take out massive amounts of student loans as well. It feels like a damn pyramid scheme sometimes, and it sucks to feel that way because I genuinely love my job and am good at it.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Good researchers don't necessarily make good managers. The PI system (and length of an American PhD) also aids abusive behavior towards trainees.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o2rebd1
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The fact that I took out ~60,000 dollars in student loans just to get a job that hinges on whether young people take out massive amounts of student loans as well. It feels like a damn pyramid scheme sometimes, and it sucks to feel that way because I genuinely love my job and am good at it.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o2a7rgu
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The fact that I took out ~60,000 dollars in student loans just to get a job that hinges on whether young people take out massive amounts of student loans as well. It feels like a damn pyramid scheme sometimes, and it sucks to feel that way because I genuinely love my job and am good at it.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In my experience, there are no issues that people won't discuss. Quite the opposite. People analyze every single thing way more than is necessary.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00o44yzym
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Good researchers don't necessarily make good managers. The PI system (and length of an American PhD) also aids abusive behavior towards trainees.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That there is really no such thing as shared governance. Faculty have only symbolic say in campus policies and programs.", "role": "assistant" } ]
hko00okthj6g
What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Nobody really reads your papers, even if you get cited. In fact most citations you get are likely to be out of context and in garbage papers. Several layers of middle managers who have no clue how to manage, but are promoted to reduce their teaching load because they're bad at teaching. Lots of bullying and gaslighting especially towards younger academics. You get told that it's normal to pull 6x 10 hour days, and that \"being in academia is a privilege\". The time you're formally allocated to do things is ridiculous, something like an hour a week for each PhD student you supervise.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What are some obvious issues in academia, nobody wants to talk about? Like inter-departmental politics, everybody knows but people rarely talk about it to resolve it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Nepotism in what is supposed to me an intellectual meritocracy", "role": "assistant" } ]
nd18cdk7bgff
Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.
[ { "content": "Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Biases are everywhere and your reasoning is never independent of emotion or potential manipulation. Yet, I think my decisions are sound and logical.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Two things for me: Assumptions about what you know and what your readers know. As in, the importance of explaining and justifying everything you write. Assumptions about values and learning not to think for your respondents - I guess this might apply more to qualitative work. I always need to remind myself to remain neutral and avoid putting words into peoples’ mouths.", "role": "assistant" } ]
nd18cdjoyjym
Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.
[ { "content": "Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Biases are everywhere and your reasoning is never independent of emotion or potential manipulation. Yet, I think my decisions are sound and logical.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I read this unorthodox book on how academic psychology didn't really work out in real life by Harvard psychologist Prof Jeff Kagle (Krishna Das) - Be Here Now. It was a nice read.", "role": "assistant" } ]
nd18cdve4gyv
Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.
[ { "content": "Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The idea of \"epistemic humility\", which boils down to recognising that there are things that you don't know that you don't know, and that taking a step back before imposing my understanding on something is essential. And yet, my work is pretty much imposing my understanding of an issue on something and investigating it with research: which ironically could further entrench me in an epistemology that's not adequate for that issue.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Philosophically, I am radically suspicious of anything that claims to be \"real,\" especially historical narratives and documentary media (including news). However, in order to be a good person and function in society, I have to live my life with the faith that if I'm being told that people are suffering, that my vote counts, that the earth is round, I should believe it.", "role": "assistant" } ]
nd18cd4l4jax
Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.
[ { "content": "Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The idea of \"epistemic humility\", which boils down to recognising that there are things that you don't know that you don't know, and that taking a step back before imposing my understanding on something is essential. And yet, my work is pretty much imposing my understanding of an issue on something and investigating it with research: which ironically could further entrench me in an epistemology that's not adequate for that issue.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I read this unorthodox book on how academic psychology didn't really work out in real life by Harvard psychologist Prof Jeff Kagle (Krishna Das) - Be Here Now. It was a nice read.", "role": "assistant" } ]
nd18cdsae2d7
Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.
[ { "content": "Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Philosophically, I am radically suspicious of anything that claims to be \"real,\" especially historical narratives and documentary media (including news). However, in order to be a good person and function in society, I have to live my life with the faith that if I'm being told that people are suffering, that my vote counts, that the earth is round, I should believe it.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Social scientists and philosophers, what have you learned professionally about human nature that you still have trouble applying to your own life? For me, while I've learned plenty of useful, empirically validated things about how people process information, I still incorrectly think I can write perfect communications everyone will understand.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I read this unorthodox book on how academic psychology didn't really work out in real life by Harvard psychologist Prof Jeff Kagle (Krishna Das) - Be Here Now. It was a nice read.", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0ooposed
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, of course it is possible. I worked hard during my PhD, but I still had to to take musical instrument lessons, go dancing, throw pottery, enjoy parties and happy hours. I know it seems like there are a lot of unknowns, but grad school can be a great time with a great sense of community. For reference I am in a STEM field.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So long as it's a priority for you, you'll find the time. I didn't get into regular lifting until I got my first faculty job. But I'm much busier as faculty than I was as a grad student, and I'm still in the gym most mornings.", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0omgz52g
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't lift, but I do work out for a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I spend a minimum of 1 hour on a hobby of mine. My PhD is my job, so I'm done with it by 6 every day. Don't buy into the hype that you have to work 12 hours days on your PhD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, your time management has got to be in good shape, but it’s possible. I really got started exercising again right after my first year ended and it made a HUGE difference in how I feel. If you feel like skipping when you get busy, try as hard as you can not to skip bc it’ll really help.", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0ohuk01r
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't lift, but I do work out for a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I spend a minimum of 1 hour on a hobby of mine. My PhD is my job, so I'm done with it by 6 every day. Don't buy into the hype that you have to work 12 hours days on your PhD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In many ways you have more ability to keep it up. Graduate programs have long hours, but are often more flexible, which means you're more likely to be able to figure out when works for you to work out when it's not crowded, and adjust other parts of your schedule around that.", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0ohin4dy
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't lift, but I do work out for a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I spend a minimum of 1 hour on a hobby of mine. My PhD is my job, so I'm done with it by 6 every day. Don't buy into the hype that you have to work 12 hours days on your PhD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes and it’s even easier. A PhD you get to set your schedule in a lot of cases which is super important because you won’t always feel like lifting at a specified time every day so better to just be able to go whenever you want", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0o9zsnbk
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't lift, but I do work out for a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I spend a minimum of 1 hour on a hobby of mine. My PhD is my job, so I'm done with it by 6 every day. Don't buy into the hype that you have to work 12 hours days on your PhD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'd say it's an important part of PhD to have a completely alternative activity that you take very seriously so that you don't be overwhelmed by the PhD. I did actively go to the gym on a daily basis, about 1 to 1.5 hours each time, and it helps mentally to recharge.", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0onl0uoy
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't lift, but I do work out for a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I spend a minimum of 1 hour on a hobby of mine. My PhD is my job, so I'm done with it by 6 every day. Don't buy into the hype that you have to work 12 hours days on your PhD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There was a guy I knew in my PhD cohort who became ripped over the years. He told me he would use the gym as an outlet and that is really important to have when you are doing your PhD. So yes, 100%, don't worry about your life changing too much. If you let your life change where you ditch everything that you like and want to do, you will become miserable and it will have an impact on your studies.", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0osajfl4
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't lift, but I do work out for a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I spend a minimum of 1 hour on a hobby of mine. My PhD is my job, so I'm done with it by 6 every day. Don't buy into the hype that you have to work 12 hours days on your PhD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Having a progression hobby can greatly help your mental state especially when research is in a lull where there isn't a great deal of visible progress. Working out is an obvious one with additional benefits.", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0oqtx7f8
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't lift, but I do work out for a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I spend a minimum of 1 hour on a hobby of mine. My PhD is my job, so I'm done with it by 6 every day. Don't buy into the hype that you have to work 12 hours days on your PhD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Working out will be important for your focus and energy. Self care is critical for getting through.", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0o8noo5c
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't lift, but I do work out for a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I spend a minimum of 1 hour on a hobby of mine. My PhD is my job, so I'm done with it by 6 every day. Don't buy into the hype that you have to work 12 hours days on your PhD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your schedule will vary depending on the lab you join. Even if you don't work out, you should try to figure out what it will be before you join the lab. It's okay to ask other students in the lab how much they work.", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0ohoipua
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't lift, but I do work out for a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I spend a minimum of 1 hour on a hobby of mine. My PhD is my job, so I'm done with it by 6 every day. Don't buy into the hype that you have to work 12 hours days on your PhD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Lie others say, yes, and if it’s important to you you will find the time. It also depends on what your graduate program is like. So many people talk about the long hours they work and the non existent work/life balance they have. My PhD program is like a 9 to 5. I work 8 hours then I go home.", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0osz4beu
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't lift, but I do work out for a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I spend a minimum of 1 hour on a hobby of mine. My PhD is my job, so I'm done with it by 6 every day. Don't buy into the hype that you have to work 12 hours days on your PhD.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "of course, don't let anyone tell you otherewise", "role": "assistant" } ]
gy6y0ozlhre1
For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In many ways you have more ability to keep it up. Graduate programs have long hours, but are often more flexible, which means you're more likely to be able to figure out when works for you to work out when it's not crowded, and adjust other parts of your schedule around that.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, your time management has got to be in good shape, but it’s possible. I really got started exercising again right after my first year ended and it made a HUGE difference in how I feel. If you feel like skipping when you get busy, try as hard as you can not to skip bc it’ll really help.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In many ways you have more ability to keep it up. Graduate programs have long hours, but are often more flexible, which means you're more likely to be able to figure out when works for you to work out when it's not crowded, and adjust other parts of your schedule around that.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your schedule will vary depending on the lab you join. Even if you don't work out, you should try to figure out what it will be before you join the lab. It's okay to ask other students in the lab how much they work.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes and it’s even easier. A PhD you get to set your schedule in a lot of cases which is super important because you won’t always feel like lifting at a specified time every day so better to just be able to go whenever you want", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Working out will be important for your focus and energy. Self care is critical for getting through.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes and it’s even easier. A PhD you get to set your schedule in a lot of cases which is super important because you won’t always feel like lifting at a specified time every day so better to just be able to go whenever you want", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your schedule will vary depending on the lab you join. Even if you don't work out, you should try to figure out what it will be before you join the lab. It's okay to ask other students in the lab how much they work.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There was a guy I knew in my PhD cohort who became ripped over the years. He told me he would use the gym as an outlet and that is really important to have when you are doing your PhD. So yes, 100%, don't worry about your life changing too much. If you let your life change where you ditch everything that you like and want to do, you will become miserable and it will have an impact on your studies.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'd say it's an important part of PhD to have a completely alternative activity that you take very seriously so that you don't be overwhelmed by the PhD. I did actively go to the gym on a daily basis, about 1 to 1.5 hours each time, and it helps mentally to recharge.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'd say it's an important part of PhD to have a completely alternative activity that you take very seriously so that you don't be overwhelmed by the PhD. I did actively go to the gym on a daily basis, about 1 to 1.5 hours each time, and it helps mentally to recharge.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Having a progression hobby can greatly help your mental state especially when research is in a lull where there isn't a great deal of visible progress. Working out is an obvious one with additional benefits.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'd say it's an important part of PhD to have a completely alternative activity that you take very seriously so that you don't be overwhelmed by the PhD. I did actively go to the gym on a daily basis, about 1 to 1.5 hours each time, and it helps mentally to recharge.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Working out will be important for your focus and energy. Self care is critical for getting through.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'd say it's an important part of PhD to have a completely alternative activity that you take very seriously so that you don't be overwhelmed by the PhD. I did actively go to the gym on a daily basis, about 1 to 1.5 hours each time, and it helps mentally to recharge.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your schedule will vary depending on the lab you join. Even if you don't work out, you should try to figure out what it will be before you join the lab. It's okay to ask other students in the lab how much they work.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There was a guy I knew in my PhD cohort who became ripped over the years. He told me he would use the gym as an outlet and that is really important to have when you are doing your PhD. So yes, 100%, don't worry about your life changing too much. If you let your life change where you ditch everything that you like and want to do, you will become miserable and it will have an impact on your studies.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Having a progression hobby can greatly help your mental state especially when research is in a lull where there isn't a great deal of visible progress. Working out is an obvious one with additional benefits.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There was a guy I knew in my PhD cohort who became ripped over the years. He told me he would use the gym as an outlet and that is really important to have when you are doing your PhD. So yes, 100%, don't worry about your life changing too much. If you let your life change where you ditch everything that you like and want to do, you will become miserable and it will have an impact on your studies.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Working out will be important for your focus and energy. Self care is critical for getting through.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There was a guy I knew in my PhD cohort who became ripped over the years. He told me he would use the gym as an outlet and that is really important to have when you are doing your PhD. So yes, 100%, don't worry about your life changing too much. If you let your life change where you ditch everything that you like and want to do, you will become miserable and it will have an impact on your studies.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your schedule will vary depending on the lab you join. Even if you don't work out, you should try to figure out what it will be before you join the lab. It's okay to ask other students in the lab how much they work.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There was a guy I knew in my PhD cohort who became ripped over the years. He told me he would use the gym as an outlet and that is really important to have when you are doing your PhD. So yes, 100%, don't worry about your life changing too much. If you let your life change where you ditch everything that you like and want to do, you will become miserable and it will have an impact on your studies.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Lie others say, yes, and if it’s important to you you will find the time. It also depends on what your graduate program is like. So many people talk about the long hours they work and the non existent work/life balance they have. My PhD program is like a 9 to 5. I work 8 hours then I go home.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There was a guy I knew in my PhD cohort who became ripped over the years. He told me he would use the gym as an outlet and that is really important to have when you are doing your PhD. So yes, 100%, don't worry about your life changing too much. If you let your life change where you ditch everything that you like and want to do, you will become miserable and it will have an impact on your studies.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "of course, don't let anyone tell you otherewise", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Having a progression hobby can greatly help your mental state especially when research is in a lull where there isn't a great deal of visible progress. Working out is an obvious one with additional benefits.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Working out will be important for your focus and energy. Self care is critical for getting through.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Having a progression hobby can greatly help your mental state especially when research is in a lull where there isn't a great deal of visible progress. Working out is an obvious one with additional benefits.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your schedule will vary depending on the lab you join. Even if you don't work out, you should try to figure out what it will be before you join the lab. It's okay to ask other students in the lab how much they work.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't work out as intensely as you (1 hour 2/3 times a week) but the thing is, if you feel like your schedule is packed and have no time, take one week and note down what you are doing with time stamps and most likely you will find an activity you can sacrifice. For me, I had to scratch that 1 hour of browsing memes each night I came back from uni, now I browse them only for 20 minutes on my way to and from the gym.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, it is possible, but you have to manage your time well. Before the pandemic I was going 6 times a week and I was able to do everything else. The gym was always the first item on my schedule. I'd wake up around 6:15, eat something, get there around 7 and workout for 1 to 1.5 hours. After going back home, taking a shower and eating, I'd get to work around 9:30. This worked really well for me. I could stay longer at the university if needed, without having to skip workout.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't work out as intensely as you (1 hour 2/3 times a week) but the thing is, if you feel like your schedule is packed and have no time, take one week and note down what you are doing with time stamps and most likely you will find an activity you can sacrifice. For me, I had to scratch that 1 hour of browsing memes each night I came back from uni, now I browse them only for 20 minutes on my way to and from the gym.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your schedule will vary depending on the lab you join. Even if you don't work out, you should try to figure out what it will be before you join the lab. It's okay to ask other students in the lab how much they work.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't work out as intensely as you (1 hour 2/3 times a week) but the thing is, if you feel like your schedule is packed and have no time, take one week and note down what you are doing with time stamps and most likely you will find an activity you can sacrifice. For me, I had to scratch that 1 hour of browsing memes each night I came back from uni, now I browse them only for 20 minutes on my way to and from the gym.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Lie others say, yes, and if it’s important to you you will find the time. It also depends on what your graduate program is like. So many people talk about the long hours they work and the non existent work/life balance they have. My PhD program is like a 9 to 5. I work 8 hours then I go home.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't work out as intensely as you (1 hour 2/3 times a week) but the thing is, if you feel like your schedule is packed and have no time, take one week and note down what you are doing with time stamps and most likely you will find an activity you can sacrifice. For me, I had to scratch that 1 hour of browsing memes each night I came back from uni, now I browse them only for 20 minutes on my way to and from the gym.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "ABSOLUTELY YES! Make it fit into your schedule! Exercise is amazing during the PhD to keep you fresh and healthy mentally too.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don't work out as intensely as you (1 hour 2/3 times a week) but the thing is, if you feel like your schedule is packed and have no time, take one week and note down what you are doing with time stamps and most likely you will find an activity you can sacrifice. For me, I had to scratch that 1 hour of browsing memes each night I came back from uni, now I browse them only for 20 minutes on my way to and from the gym.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "of course, don't let anyone tell you otherewise", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Working out will be important for your focus and energy. Self care is critical for getting through.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your schedule will vary depending on the lab you join. Even if you don't work out, you should try to figure out what it will be before you join the lab. It's okay to ask other students in the lab how much they work.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yea it was really important for my mental health, plus my gym buddy was another PhD from my dept so it was a nice small social activity. I used to go in the mornings (around 6 am) during the summer, just before work. Nothing like a workout and a nice warm shower to get you in the zone. Winter, of course, had to be in the evenings. You will find the time!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your schedule will vary depending on the lab you join. Even if you don't work out, you should try to figure out what it will be before you join the lab. It's okay to ask other students in the lab how much they work.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yea it was really important for my mental health, plus my gym buddy was another PhD from my dept so it was a nice small social activity. I used to go in the mornings (around 6 am) during the summer, just before work. Nothing like a workout and a nice warm shower to get you in the zone. Winter, of course, had to be in the evenings. You will find the time!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Lie others say, yes, and if it’s important to you you will find the time. It also depends on what your graduate program is like. So many people talk about the long hours they work and the non existent work/life balance they have. My PhD program is like a 9 to 5. I work 8 hours then I go home.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yea it was really important for my mental health, plus my gym buddy was another PhD from my dept so it was a nice small social activity. I used to go in the mornings (around 6 am) during the summer, just before work. Nothing like a workout and a nice warm shower to get you in the zone. Winter, of course, had to be in the evenings. You will find the time!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There's no better time to get yoked as fuck - may the gains be with you my friend.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yea it was really important for my mental health, plus my gym buddy was another PhD from my dept so it was a nice small social activity. I used to go in the mornings (around 6 am) during the summer, just before work. Nothing like a workout and a nice warm shower to get you in the zone. Winter, of course, had to be in the evenings. You will find the time!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, I worked out a lot during my PhD, just make sure you have enough down time, it is easy to overwork yourself if you get stressed and pressured. Your schedule is somewhat determined by your outcomes so depending on how fast you are getting things done and how successful (or lucky) you are being with experiments etc you may have to work some crazy hours.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yea it was really important for my mental health, plus my gym buddy was another PhD from my dept so it was a nice small social activity. I used to go in the mornings (around 6 am) during the summer, just before work. Nothing like a workout and a nice warm shower to get you in the zone. Winter, of course, had to be in the evenings. You will find the time!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "ABSOLUTELY YES! Make it fit into your schedule! Exercise is amazing during the PhD to keep you fresh and healthy mentally too.", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yea it was really important for my mental health, plus my gym buddy was another PhD from my dept so it was a nice small social activity. I used to go in the mornings (around 6 am) during the summer, just before work. Nothing like a workout and a nice warm shower to get you in the zone. Winter, of course, had to be in the evenings. You will find the time!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "100% In fact, it will be crucial for your mental health", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yea it was really important for my mental health, plus my gym buddy was another PhD from my dept so it was a nice small social activity. I used to go in the mornings (around 6 am) during the summer, just before work. Nothing like a workout and a nice warm shower to get you in the zone. Winter, of course, had to be in the evenings. You will find the time!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "of course, don't let anyone tell you otherewise", "role": "assistant" } ]
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For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, it is possible, but you have to manage your time well. Before the pandemic I was going 6 times a week and I was able to do everything else. The gym was always the first item on my schedule. I'd wake up around 6:15, eat something, get there around 7 and workout for 1 to 1.5 hours. After going back home, taking a shower and eating, I'd get to work around 9:30. This worked really well for me. I could stay longer at the university if needed, without having to skip workout.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "For Ph.D. students that used to work out consistently during college. Is it possible to do it during a Ph.D.? I'll be starting my Ph.D. this Fall. I've been lifting all of college, would such a lifestyle still be possible during my Ph.D.? I'd spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the gym 4-5 times a week (still do). Do any of you guys lift on the regular while still finishing your responsabilities? ​ I love fitness and its a big part of my life. ​ Thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your schedule will vary depending on the lab you join. Even if you don't work out, you should try to figure out what it will be before you join the lab. It's okay to ask other students in the lab how much they work.", "role": "assistant" } ]