All PhD and no sleep makes Simon a strange boy - Exvlog #17

I show you my desk, update you on my PhD progress and on my crash course series, and tell you the story of how I got Star Wars tickets.

(to be very clear he didn't ask me to include him in this vlog - I just thought it was the least I could do to pay him back for his kindness!)

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I am Simon, a third year PhD candidate at the University of Exeter. I upload videos on bits of science which are relevant to what I do, and sometimes just because they're really cool.

[kcperformance]

The crash course videos are really informative Simon, thanks :)

[haydenbarnes]

Your's is the channel where you watch and don't stop. There is so much content to go through! Great, great work mate.

[nicholasfurnari]

"I don't do PhD unless I sleep"
Never has it been better stated.
:)

[tombenford]

Best intro to a video so far! Love these vlogs

[googleone]

Keep going with the crash course videos, they are superb! Its exactly the sort of thing that needs exposure. This was such a personable friendly vlog :)

[Bilson]

I'm loving your crash course videos - please keep making them!!

[jorng]

I always like your video's, great educational content and very well explained. Keep up the good work! I'll also share these video's with my physics friends here in Belgium. :)

[victorliu]

First, so lucky to be watching your videos. I really like the style and the way you speak although sometimes it's too fast to catch up. Previously, I thought I would go to work after getting my master degree (M1 now). But recently, your videos and your PhD's life are changing my plan!!! Feel lost...

[walesz]

I really enjoyed watching this vlog! Made my evening after a grumpy day. Good luck with your work! :)


PS: I luckily bought my Star Wars tickets at 5:58 on a Tuesday morning. :-)

[LeoStudies]

Hiii Simon, definitely keep the crash courses going! also love The Shining reference ;)

[gracelewis]

Your vlogs are so interesting. Your PhD vids definitely make me want to do a PhD after my Physics degree

[kamilasavvidi]

well.. that was hilarious😛 all (undergraduate) quantum theory and no sleep just makes me aggressive lol
I better start studying in a more positive mood!

[Espen]

your crash course videos are really good, please make more :)

[SiriusScientist]

Ah, the TBR article list never ends, though it gets more tolerable. I love your videos!

[megaramyths]

Omg are you in that tall physics building in Exeter? I used to walk past that everyday!
Best of wishes for your PhD :)

[hannahDevelops]

One day i hope to do a pHD in physics like you!

[louisek.]

That music you played when showing that picture of Thomas Frank....was it taken from "sleep" by Eric Whitacre?
This makes me so curious right now :D. Thanks for the video

[johnsmith-uzqu]

How do you get yourself to do work? I find it so difficult to actually do work and practice. Reading around the subjects is easy. But actually doing the work seems to drain my life away. Do you have this issue, if so how do you cope? (I know university is much harder. But the methods of motivation should be similar)

[sofiamartany]

Hello Simon!

First of all, wow. You are working really hard and it really does show so be proud!
Secondly you should sleep a bit more. It's ok if the videos don't come out as frequently, we'll be here to watch them anyway! So no pressure! (Plus it's better for us who are studying so that we don't spend our nights on YouTube instead of SLEEPING...)
And lastly, I just commented because it has become a tradition for me to say something after watching your videos.

Goodnight.

[kendrajohnson]

Hello Simon :) I really enjoyed this video - thank you! How long does it take to get to Exeter cathedral from your office? Is it on the university campus like Guildford cathedral/University of Surrey?

Also, the saxophone... Is it yours and, if so, do you play it much at the moment? So many questions, sorry...

I'm going to catch up with your crash course videos tomorrow evening to reward myself for completing one lot of work and to set me up for the next lot which I'll have to start ploughing through on Saturday. I'm really looking forward to watching them :)

I hope you've managed to catch up on a bit of sleep since you filmed this?