Caitlin Naylor
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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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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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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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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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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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