Thanks alot for your information, it will sure be useful during the course of my search and application process.

Hello, my name is Omafume and I am currently a Msc student in informatics, with an intention to do PHD, but there are few issues I need clarification about.

1. How do I choose a university and how easy is it to get admitted.
2. Do anyone have an idea of the formal procedures for application and acceptance?
3. Are are selection procedure biased or do applicants merit the position?

Will be glad if I get some response because it will help me in making the decision I need.

Thanks.

Hello. It will be nice to know from personal experiences how the processes of applying and being admitted to a PhD programme are. There are various communities where this information can be obtained but I rather prefer a more participatory approach to getting this information. For those that are presently or at the verge of getting a PhD, what are the steps, approaches and methods utilized from when the application is tendered to the department, to when the appointment is granted??

Your response(s) will be of great importance not only to me but those interested in taking this journey.

It is quite unfortunate that this situation is expressed by you. Do understand that apart from Phd students, its a general phenomenon that occurs during stages of ones life. From my perspective, it can be narrowed down in the following areas:

1. Environment: This plays a role in how one build or joins a social network. In areas where socialization is part of daily activities, tendencies of having no social life is minimal. The social environment of my homeland (Nigeria) is different from hat of sweden (where I live) and I noticed this gap when I moved.

2. Status: Being single, married, etc, plays a great part in socializing. Time is a factor needed to address based on which status one have. since you are single, it all boils down on the third.

3. Social Personality: The ability for you to address socialization lies within how you socialize as a person. I suggest you dig within yourself and identify the social tactics you have...if not, try and embrace patterns that will allow for unlearning and learning of social patterns.

sparkles and the others have suggested recreational activities and change theory. Have a schedule that includes socializing. Practice some new patterns and see if there are difference. Hope this helps you.