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The first year of Ph.D.
For HDR students, the beginning of September reminds us that it is time to start preparing for our annual review. As I look back on the milestones I have completed so far, I recall what my first year as a Ph.D. student was like. It was definitely one of the best years. Here are some of the things that helped me create a good start.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
![A distant photograph of mount Fuji at sunset.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-09/mountain-gda65ed7e8_1920.jpg?h=d1f6bb1a&itok=rhheZpbY)
“Yeah, I can do that easily! Oh wait, there’s a lot more to it than I thought…”
Moving out
![A key on a string is dangling on the edge of a cardboard box.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-11/move-2481718_1280.jpg?h=e49b0716&itok=yCcbrv4F)
Living independently is no small feat in life. It takes a lot of courage, but I find it to be a rewarding experience nonetheless.
Plans for the holidays
![A hand holding a vanilla ice cream cone with a chocolate stick, in front of a blue ocean.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-11/ice-cream-1274894_1280.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=K25_YQOD)
I’m definitely the type of person that can think of a million things to do in the holidays while studying, but when the time comes I go blank.