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The Struggling Scientists

Episode 85: Academia Stories That Are Almost Too Awkward to Be Real

March 5, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Academia can get weird fast. In this episode of Academic Tea, we react to real Reddit stories about awkward academic interviews, PhD supervisor dilemmas, and thesis mistakes that every researcher will recognize.Would you like your story to be (anonymously) featured in a future episode?Submit your story here:https://thestrugglingscientists.com/stories/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------👉 We also created a full AI Tools for Academics Masterclass, where we walk through how to use AI ethically and effectively throughout the research process:https://thestrugglingscientists.com/MasterclassAI---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ TIME STAMPS00:00 Welcome to Academic Tea00:30 AI interview disaster06:40 AI tools mention07:25 PhD supervisor red flag?20:50 Thesis mistakes after submission25:10 Final thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Topics covered in this video:PhD life, academic interviews, PhD supervision, academia struggles, Reddit stories, research life, thesis writing mistakes, graduate school experiences.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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