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2025: A year of Calibration | 在誤差之間矯正自己
Time moved faster than I expected. In what feels like a blink, I’m already stepping into my second year of the PhD. The journey from Copenhagen to Newmarket still feels recent, as if it happened just yesterday. Looking back, 2025 was another meaningful year in the UK—full of new experiences, growing clarity about what I truly want to do, and a deepening sense of connection to this land. Of course, there were also stress, challenges, and moments of doubt. That, I’ve learned,
Desmond Teh
Dec 31, 20254 min read
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[The PhD Journey] - Road to Cambridge, UK. Part 2
Table of Contents Understanding the GAME!! The Competitive Advantage Guessing the supervisors' expectations Making choice In this article, I aim to share some key insights that I believe will be valuable for your application process. Specifically, I'll discuss a few important aspects: how to prepare effectively, understand supervisors' expectations, and identify your unique strengths to stand out in a competitive field. These points are based on my own experiences and obser
Desmond Teh
Oct 29, 20257 min read
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[The PhD Journey] - Road to Cambridge, UK. Part 1
Table of Content My Intentional Journey: Why I’m Pursuing a PhD?? Discovering Purposes Beyond The Horizon The Purposeful Pursuit...
Desmond Teh
Sep 22, 20247 min read


Wrapping up the Taiwan chapter
What a year! 2024 has already gone by half and it's a blast! There are so many new stories and experiences to expect this year, and I cannot wait to share them with everybody. One big news that I would like to share is. .. I am finally leaving Taiwan, where I've lived for approximately 8 years. It was a hard decision, and leaving this place brings up a mix of emotions. I am relieved, happy, and sad at the same time because there are countless memories of my precious teacher
Desmond Teh
Jun 9, 20247 min read
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