• Question: Did anything inspire/happen that made you want to research that certain topic for your PhD?

    Asked by anon-180753 to Sam on 14 Jun 2018.
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      Sam Burton answered on 14 Jun 2018:

      Where do I start?! I had a place for medicine at uni, but decided not to do it, but always knew I wanted to work in a health related field. So when I did my psychology degree and masters I always did health or clinical topics. During my third year I did modules on drugs and addiction, and just loved everything. During my masters my thesis was looking at alcohol addiction and self control. I really got on with my supervisor and he said about doing a PhD so I said yes. Fast forward a year and I’m doing my PhD.

      I have definitely been inspired by my supervisors and lecturers. But also the fact the research I do could one make a difference for an actual person who suffers from alcohol addiction, I love the way it’s people related.

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