hi Dan. Yeah I met with supervisor and explained situation. He actually said he forgot to give me an important document that turned out to be very informative and has put me at ease somewhat. Thanks for the advice. i think its time to get assertive
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Yes Dan and I have even attended lectures on the Masters course but it seems such slow progress. I feel totally useless and wondering if I am actually competent to caontinue the PhD. Thanks for the advice. I think I will e mail both supervisors now and explain my position with regards to lack of ideas.

Unbelievable!!! I am not usre if I am mad reading all those threads in one sitting or you guys for writing them. I must commend DJW for the hugely successful idea and the FindAPhD team for show a sense of humour. By the way, do I win now? Surley I would do as the posting seems to have stopped.

Leeds. It is a top place and they really look after the postgrad students.

Why are you all getting up so early. Am the only one who gets up late but goes to bed late? Espescially on sundays!

P.S. I dont want to eat anymore chocolate so forget that (I know i sound like scrouge -"bah humbug" but feeling slightly anxious and I not really partial to choc.

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I am one month in and I have only read a few (i.e. 3 or 4) journals my supervisor has advised me to read as I am relatively new to this field (it is a interdisciplinary PhD so i have knowledge in one area but not the other) so I have found I am still reading text books to get basic knowledge of one area. I have meeting on friday where supervisor wants me to show ideas and research questions? Is this a trap? (not to sound cynical) Or, would i genuinely be expected to come up with concrete ideas.

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