Vice-chancellor addresses PhD Clinical Psychology students
Posted on March 02, 2023 in Education
This was just one of the many profound pieces of advice that were given to Ph.D. Clinical Psychology students on the 24th of February 2023, when the Vice-chancellor Prof Laban Ayiro, Acting DVC ARSA, Prof. Samuel Muriithi, Clinical Psychology Coordinator Prof. Alice Munene, Dean School of Applied Human Sciences Dr. Kennedy Ongaro and Director DLPDI Prof. Waithima and Faculty in the School of Applied Human Sciences met with PhD Clinical Psychology students.
Vice-chancellor Prof Laban P. Ayiro addressing Ph.D Clinical Psychology students.
- Do you really have the touch?
- Do you have the ability to hit the right key on the piano with enough force
- Do you really have the feel?
- Do you have the inside intuition of how events are going to unfold?
As he concluded his address, the VC advised the students to get their first draft out even if one thought it was woeful. "Let us clean it up. Your ego is not at stake.”
On his part, Prof. Waithima urged the Graduate students to learn to take constructive criticism from their supervisors and mentors, because that would pave the way for them to flourish academically. He also emphasized on the need to have an equilibrium between family and school life.
“What happens if you complete your PhD, and lose your family?" he asked the students, who seemed to ponder . He cautioned that a PhD would not be worthwhile if a student lost his/her family trying to chase a piece of paper.
He was also careful to remind the students to put God first in their plans, explaining that if God is involved, they would see the fruit of their labour.
The students listened attentively as they took in every piece of advice, that would ease the pressure on their journey to securing a PhD.
They also asked questions and made requests, to which the Vice-chancellor, supervisors and academic mentors present responded.