Now that your project is found, initiated and project managed, the work can finally begin! But... what is life as a PhD student? In this episode we discuss work routines, motivation, community, work-life balance and much more with PhD students Frederik Pedersen (second year PhD) and Ida Petersen (first year PhD), and try to cement that a little chaos in the PhD life is normal - and that we are all in the same boat.

Episode 6: Living the (PhD) life

About intros and airport coffee

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About phage therapy and suicide trees

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About survival tips and massive spiders

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About skyscrapers and spicy food

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About AFL and Tim Tam Slams

Episode 4

About posters, presentations and phage therapy

Episode 5

About Denmark and deserts

Episode 6

About Ossie's Nibbles and platypus

Episode 7

About endings and new beginnings

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From Lab to a Land Down Under

Welcome to Culture &amp; Cultures, a podcast where we, Jack and Freja; two PhD students from the University of Copenhagen, dive into the exciting world of PhD studies, travel adventures, and interesting science. Why Listen? Whether you're a student, an aspiring scientist, or simply curious about the life of researchers, Culture &amp; Cultures offers a unique blend of personal stories, scientific exploration, and travel tales. Our goal is to make science accessible and exciting, and to show that a career in research can be both rewarding and adventurous. Join us on this journey as we navigate the world of academia, uncover the wonders of microbiology, and share the beauty and diversity of Australian culture. Subscribe to Culture &amp; Cultures and let's inspire a new generation of scientists together!

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