Caitlin Naylor
I am Caitlin, a graduating psychology student. I have just completed the BSc in Psychology, with a placement year at the Object Interaction Lab at the University of Exeter. I enjoyed my research at the lab so much, that I am going on to complete a PhD in collaboration with Bath and Exeter. I also enjoy cooking and musical theatre.
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Caitlin NaylorJune 4, 2020
Deciding to do postgraduate study: how my research placement differed from student life
Like many others, I chose a research placement because I’m considering postgraduate study. Prior to my placement, I was unsure if I wanted to be a student for another 4 years. But I spent my placement year test running PhD...
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Caitlin NaylorMay 28, 2020
Five ways that my placement has benefitted me beyond a degree.
It’s a big decision to decide to take a placement year. It delays graduation, it often involves something completely new and probably a bit scary, and it takes you out of your comfort zone. So why do so many people...
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Caitlin NaylorApril 30, 2020
Going beyond your placement role: Making the most of extra opportunities
Like most things, you will get more out of your placement with the more you put into it. Although it can be daunting to ask for additional roles and responsibilities, the rewards are worth it. I hope that this post...
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Caitlin NaylorApril 2, 2020
Working 9 to 5 - What a way to live
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Caitlin NaylorFebruary 27, 2020
Top Tips to Help you Prepare for your Research Placement
So I'm back with some more top tips about research placements! I think that research placements are very different from other work placements, and so I will try to share as much information as I can about specifically doing a...
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Caitlin NaylorFebruary 20, 2020
Top Tips for Applying for a Research Placement
Are you considering doing a research-based placement? Are you wondering if it's right for you? Do you know which ones to apply for? Then have a look at these top tips! Make a pros and cons list: Decide whether a...
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Caitlin NaylorJanuary 23, 2020
Why more undergraduates should attend academic conferences
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Caitlin NaylorNovember 21, 2019
The unexpected ups and downs of designing research studies