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Sofia Raftopoulou
Role: Guest Contributor
Postgraduate expertise
Sofia began guest posting on FindAPhD in 2018 during her doctorate in Tumor Immunology at the Medical University of Graz (Austria). She helped cover a range of topics, including advice on PhD interview technique and reflections on the impact of Covid 19 on a lab-based PhD. She’s since gone on to work in industry in a range of project management and Bioscience information roles.
Latest blogs from Sofia Raftopoulou
Abroad Squared and Other PhD Equations – Getting More Out of a PhD (Despite Covid)
It may seem like the pandemic has taken away a lot of opportunities for PhD students, but that's not true! Read one student's journey to find all the hidden gems her PhD still had to offer.
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PhD Study in the Times of COVID – How to Stay on Track
Managing a PhD project during the coronavirus outbreak is challenging, but it isn't impossible. Sofia shares her own experience and advice.
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7 Reasons NOT to Do a PhD
As fulfilling and worthwhile as it can be, should you do a PhD? Sofia faces up to some of the reasons *not* to do a doctorate.
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Highway to Help – What to do When Things Go Wrong on a Science PhD
A PhD is challenging and research in some subjects can even be dangerous. So what do you do when things don't go to plan?
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A PhD Student’s Tips for Actually Enjoying the Holidays
It's Christmas for PhD students too. But how do you switch off and enjoy the holidays with your research dwelling in the back of your mind? Sofia shares some simple festive tips.
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First Steps Into a PhD: Being a Toddler Again
The first semester of your PhD can really shake your confidence, particularly in a technical subject like Science. Here’s some advice on how to survive your initial months.
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Third Time’s the Charm – My PhD Interview Experiences
How do you know when the person interviewing you is not the best choice for supervising your PhD? Sofia is a first-year PhD student in Austria – find out how she went about finding the right project and supervisor.
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