Hah Costate, I truly understand the almost impossible task of not being too lazy! Hahah..

But I'm sure people like KB and Dunni have their own ways of circumventing this 'disease'??

Hey KB and Dunni, thanks for the replies. Both of you are inspirational indeed. You must have worked very hard. Congrats on the achivements thus far : )

In a gis, are you able to list (maybe the top three) things/thoughts which kept you motivated?

Hi everyone,

I'm new in this forum and have just completed six months of a standard US PhD proram in communications - meaning there're comps and oral defence.

Anyone has advice (hard or soft) on ways to complete within 3 years? Anyone who has done it before/on the way there - care to share your experience?

And what if it includes getting at least two publications and three conferences within the period?

Is it possible at all?

hi rick,

What I usually do -

Check reference list of my manuscript for authors who have submitted to the said journal. If I have not referenced any articles from the journal then I'll be worried.

Hope it helps..