These are some examples of what a PhD researcher has to face during the progress of his/her doctorate programme.

1. This is you starting your PhD:

2. When someone asks you about your methodology:

3. Attending the group meeting:

4. When someone explains a better methodology than yours:

5. Writing your draft paper (deadline is tomorrow):

6. After receiving feedback from your supervisor:

7. When your supervisor tells you how to do the experiments:

8. Explaining to your supervisor:

9. Your supervisor giving you feedback about your paper:

10. Your supervisor when you beg for a higher mark:

11. This is you RIGHT NOW in your PhD:

12. When you are denied a grant:

13. When someone cites your paper:

14. This is how a PhD is summarised: a) Looks like fun, b) you dare to do it, c) you face the consequences:

15. Your supervisor motto: