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Tag: university of glasgow

Posted on24 July 201319 November 2022Academic Life

The hat trick

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When I put in my first PhD application, I was filled with self-doubt. But I was accepted. When I applied for a second PhD opportunity, I worried that…

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Posted on30 June 201310 May 2024Academic Life

And another

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I’ve just completed an application for another PhD studentship and have realised that I am running out of options and opportunities now. In fact, there…

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Posted on23 April 201321 July 2021Academic Life

Stumbles along the PhD path

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I have just learned that I was unsuccessful in my application for a full-tuition scholarship from the University of Glasgow. I am, to say the least,…

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Posted on27 March 201321 July 2021Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

A Wednesday ramble

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I’m going to delve into a short(ish) stream of consciousness for a bit here because there’s a lot on my mind that I’ve wanted to share, but…

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Posted on26 February 20133 May 2023Academic Life

Via, Veritas, Vita

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Remember how I told you that I submitted my first PhD application? And that I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t get accepted? Well, that…

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Posted on15 January 201320 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life

Stepping towards the future

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Today was a busy and productive day, despite having nothing tangible to show for it. Still, I’ve taken steps towards tomorrow and that makes me…

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Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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