Thanks Bono and Sue, you've given me some great advice there.... I've printed out a load of papers and I'm in the process of reading them now. Is it just me or does it take forever just to get through one paper? I find myself mainly struggling with the scientific vocabulary.... I make sure I look up every word that I dont understand which is a bit draining but I guess its useful in the long run?

What was it like for you guys in your first year? How did you get yourself out of the undergraduate frame of mind? (being told what to do)

I'll try and think more positively from now on!
Thanks again, its so good to know that I can find support here :-)

I know this sounds really silly....but I've been crying already after a week of starting my EngD!!This week has been really overwhelming..after being told by my supervisor that I need to write a 20 page lit review due in a few weeks time I had a panic attack and cried my eyes out at home... and I got even more upset thinking about how I'm going to survive the next 4 years when its only been a week!

I'm already doubting myself aswell because the other first years who are doing a similar EngD to me are all much older than me and have had substantial work experience in the field already whereas I've just graduated from my UG masters degree... I keep worrying about having to talk to these amazing professors and feeling out of my depth.....


:-(