In Australia it is enrolment peak, with most PhD candidates starting before the end of March. I like to feature advice from students for other students. You are the ones most close to the experience, so advice from peers can be both relevant and useful. However, all the content on the Thesis Whisperer has been authored by candidates in Australia, Europe, the US and Canada – which gives it a definite Western bias. This is the first post from Africa and I hope there will be more in due course (please write in!). Pearl Osirike is studying for Her PhD in Ghana and shares her top tips.
Pearl is a Biochemist with interesting drug discovery and infectious diseases. She holds a first class degree as well as a masters degree from the University of Benin, Nigeria where she serves as an Assistant Lecturer. Currently, she is a first PhD student of Molecular and Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases at the West African Centre for Cell Biology and Infectious Pathogens, University of Ghana. Her research seeks to understand the mechanism of action of trypanocidal compounds. She is passionate about teaching and research with a flair for writing. She strives for excellence in everything she does and is excited about sharing her story to motivate and inspire others. Aside from her academic interests, she loves creativity and handcrafts, enjoys classical music and spending quality time with her family. You can connect with Pearl on her Blog , on Linkedin or Twitter as @gentlegirlie

Hi Inger.
I am a non Aboriginal person working in Aboriginal research in South Australia. I welcome sharing view points and experiences that are intersectional and am so pleased to read Pearl’s piece. I would also be keen to see included on your blog a similar piece by an Aboriginal PhD or academic, particularly around how they decolonize research (I think all researchers have a lot to learn about decolonising aboriginal or not). Would that be within the scope of your blog?
With thanks
Gabbie
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Happy to publish such a piece, if someone wants to write it!
This is truly incredible experience!
Super proud you, Pearl! I still remember reading this piece like it was just yesterday.
What A line you have written “there are no perfect opportunities- every opportunity is just right.” It is very deep and gives positive vibes, motivates those who will be reading this. Going through your other blogs article one thing is for sure you have collected very nice information which will definitely help users and guide them.