Ph.D. – year 1.
Long time since I blogged and I am not yet out of writers block. Lot of things happened in the past one year, completing first year of Ph.D. being the major one. So, this is a short account of my first year in research (if i can say so) Coursework. I am finally done with coursework! The two math courses I took almost killed me. Abstract Algebra and Convex Optimization are my cup of tea, but the fact that I was forced to compete with REALLY good mathematicians was a painful task. Somehow cleared the exams. Presentations, Meetings and Reports. Presentations which happens once in 2 months is fun. It is mostly about the work I have done, either to the funding agency or to the fellow Ph.D students. The weekly meetings with the prof is the hardest part. The embarrassment of sitting before him without any progress in the work to talk about is something which happens quite often. Party, games and fun. Mafia, taboo, badminton, cards, various hotels in Singapore, Universal Studios all w...