2nd August 2025, Saturday
Me: Pheww, had one hell of a week; after my emotional breakdown on Monday, Tuesday through Friday went so fast. I joined as a full-time PhD student from Tuesday onwards. On Tuesday my guide gave me some topics to read upon so we could discuss them on Friday. But then she took a leave on Friday because she wanted a break after having her other PhD student's DRC on Thursday. I have been trying to get acquainted and make friends; so far it's the honeymoon phase sort of, so let's see how it goes. I need to now take this seriously. The other PhD students who were my ex-batchmates or my juniors have been at this for a while, so they are well experienced and set. All of them have some source of income while doing a PhD, either through projects or some fellowship. I am trying to figure out with my guide how to get one too, but let's see. Up until now I have been very nonchalant about literature review, but now I am in panic mode internally. I already feel like I am disappointi...