With the beginning of a new session, one wonders what all work needs to be done. The work can vary from managing accounts, meetings with the advisor or checking for the timetable of classes or labs, talking about new ideas and many more. It depends on us how we prioritize it. One of the main works is to manage the project advisor. It is a task to keep the relationship healthy between the guide and the student.
There can be various situations for a student before entering the research phase at a bigger level. Either the student had a guide at graduation level to which he referred for every step or the student is not under guidance for long and now again he is entering this phase. Both of the situations are different but in this new scenario, the students need to build the bond with his teacher for better work. An advisor is quite similar to the manager; he has to set up things for a good project. There are few tips I can give you according to my experience, it’s your choice if to implement them or not.
Discuss what you need: If you want to go for a conference or want to go into a laboratory for some work in another college, meet any specialist; you have to discuss the requirements with the project advisor.
To schedule meetings: At times you need to meet the concerned person and he is busy, you will have to arrange a meeting with him. If he is not able to reply, share a folder and put important notes to be discussed at the required date of the meeting. You may contact the guide in his free slots and remind him constantly for a day or two about the meeting.
Meet the advisor despite his availability: The student should meet even if the teacher has very less time. In case, you don’t have anything to discuss, tell him about your progress but be in touch with him at least once a week.
Give priority to group meetings: Try and not to miss any group meeting as a bundle of people will help you sort out your few problems while discussing them. They have knowledge which you can choose any time during your project.
If you need his time, ask for it: You can respect his hard work as you are also going through the same phase. Anytime, you think you are not comfortable and seek help, just ask him for it.
Notes are required properly: Whatever your plan is, pen down and discuss accordingly. Don’t just go and start doing the work, discuss the methodology, note down the points required and then start.
Never let time win over you: Complete all your papers, assignments, notes or thesis work on time. Don’t leave the technical paperwork pending as it creates a fuss.
I have shared my own experience and thus, gave you these tips. You may share yours but learn from these and make a healthy relationship between the advisor and the student.
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