The 3rd Postgraduate Writers’ Retreat was held at Vaughan Park last week and proved to be another positive opportunity for thesis students to have quiet and focussed writing time. The weather treated us well and David and I enjoyed seeing the group share their experiences and research strategies.
Some of the students sent us the comments below, they may well encourage you to apply for the next retreat which will be held in October 2013. (Call for applications in July-August, 2013).
Authors: Dr Jennie Billot & Dr David Parker
Participants’ feedback:
A beautiful location surrounded by like-minded people, every opportunity and plenty of helpful advice to write at your best. Thanks to Jennie, David and AUT for the opportunity and the support. Greg
Fantastic opportunity – go if you get the chance. You’ll meet focused people at the same stage as you, in a supportive environment with plenty of time to write and reflect. Not to mention great food and no dishes! Surprise yourself with what you can achieve. Really, who wouldn’t want that? Pauline
The retreat was a withdrawal that allowed me to advance. Faalia
It was the best thing I did for my thesis. Couldn’t think of a better place to get in the ‘zone’ for writing. Shivani
The retreat was a good space to do some writing and also to reflect upon the process of writing a thesis. Very encouraging and motivating. Thanks so much for the retreat, it was great. John
Productive time in a supportive environment, conversations with people on similar journey invaluable. Jono
This was a fantastic couple of days. Thanks to Jennie and David for being so supportive. Thanks to all the other students who shared their time and experiences. Lisa
I just want to express my gratitude for organizing such a wonderful retreat. It was truly an amazing time, just what i needed at this stage of my PhD; peaceful place, great people, amazing support, which resulted in a free mind to think and reflect. I would do it again if i could get the opportunity. Thanks to Jennie, David and AUT, for invaluable support and experience. Azadeh
Well done to AUT for providing that retreat for the students..they must have found it amazing. Caroline (Successfully graduated student, invited as a panel member)
