This sounds ridiculous, and completely unprofessional. However, I am aware that a lot of lecturers in my department are friends and have no doubt that they make personal comment about students, but i can not believe they would be so brazen about it. I'm really sorry but I don't know what to advise but I really hope you don't take this too personally and I hope you prove them both wrong!

thank you! x

Thank you all for your replies, I am going to meet with them both and try to see if i can get in touch with ex students etc before I settle for one or the other. THanks and good luck.x

Can any one tell me how many PhD students supervisors are able to take on? I am torn between two potential supervisors - one who has a research interest directly related to mine, but is very, very busy and i know he's already agreed to supervise a couple of others, and one who is less busy but field of interest isn't that relevant. Generally speaking, in your experience, are you kind of matched to supervisors, or is it within your control?

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Hi everyone,

I have a few questions which I would really appreciate if someone could answer - my PhD will relate to history, i am in the process of applying and have discussed with a potential supervisor.

1.The personal statement - can anyone give me any tips, this needs to be really good??
2.Is it hard to get funding/accepted - I am a Masters student with a 2.1 undergrad, but by no means an excellent student.
3.If i were to self fund, how much would it cost? (Edinburgh)
4.What kind of things can I expect, should I get accepted - presentations/conferences etc?
Would really appreciate any advice.
xxx