(Originally published in YourCoffeeBreak)   My journey to a PhD started a few years ago. Having had a successful international career and two masters degrees on my CV, I thought there was no way I would go back to school for another 3-4 years. Boy, was I wrong! My mentors at various universities have repeatedly told me that I was ready for a PhD and that my topic was under-researched, thus, I would make an important contribution in the scientific world. With this encouragement and after careful consideration of what it would take, I decided to give it a go and apply to a doctorate programme in London. This decision was…