A survival guide for every Postgraduate journey by Farai Mlambo

ISBN: 9781037081286

Ascension Book Publishers, 2025

Paperback

The book is a candid and empathetic companion for postgraduate students; one that speaks to the emotional realities of research often left out of methodology textbooks. It’s structured around 30 hard-won truths that I’ve encountered as both a student and a supervisor: dealing with procrastination, navigating impostor syndrome, managing feedback, letting go of perfectionism, and holding on to small wins. It’s meant to be read during moments of motivation or despair; a reminder that the journey, while difficult, is deeply human. The language is accessible, the tone supportive, and the advice practical. Think of it as the kind of book we all wish we had when we started our postgraduate journeys.