> On my own I would probably have had a breakdown in my final year as the intensity of writing up alone must be intolerable. I think I agree on this one. Writi

> On my own I would probably have had a breakdown in my final year as the intensity of writing up alone must be intolerable. I think I agree on this one. Writing your thesis is indeed a stressful thing, but there was always a supportive atmosphere from the other PhDs in my department. Maybe because everyone is in the same boat :)