# @sarforre on Instagram - **Type:** Image - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DDKnbuCSrES - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63389470-sarforre-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e0e0e89682.jpg - **Posted:** 2024-12-04T18:05:51.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Sarah Forrest (@sarforre) — https://gondola.cc/sarforre ## Caption I am applying to 27 #phd programs: I have had over two years to explore programs and interests, gather information and work experience, and try to convince myself to actually apply. I am so grateful to finally be submitting applications! 
 Some general thoughts: ***Most people don't know during a phD you actually get PAID to go to school! ***You get what you put in. Tools + Methodologies I’m using to stay organized: - Google Sheets to organize applications + deadlines. - Asana to track recommendation emails. I created an #asanaworkflow to send a ping whenever I get a recommendation update. - #pomodoro timers if you need help staying on task for a set amount of time. ***Build a support system. ***Your recommenders put incredible effort into writing your recommendations and submitting the content to each university. You might succeed in a #phd program if you are self-motivated, research-oriented, insatiably curious, and want to contribute to the world’s knowledge. WHATEVER it is you are working towards, I hope you get it! . . . . #PhDLife #GradSchool #AcademicLife #PhDApplications #PhDAdmissions #GradLife #PhDJourney #HCI #FutureOfWork #AcademicLife #Innovation #ResearchCommunity #Gradschool #firstgeneration #relatable #staycurious #work #remotework #artificialintelligence ## Stats - **Views:** 0 - **Likes:** 0 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 5 ## Tags artificialintelligence, relatable, pomodoro, academiclife, phdjourney, firstgeneration, phdadmissions, gradschool, innovation, phd, remotework, futureofwork, staycurious, gradlife, researchcommunity, phdapplications, asanaworkflow, phdlife, work, hci --- Copyright (c) Gondola