Roadmap for PhD

1. First Semester:
a. Take all theory subject, take few undergraduate subject
b. Make sure the PhD student can take undergraduate courses
c. Learn Matlab
d. Expertise in C++
e. Read 20 papers
f. Select 4 good journal papers
g. Write 10 pages summary
h. After final exam – make 2 pages report of 10 pages summary
i. Simulate idea
j. Expand 2 pages report and turn it as a IEEE format
k. Send it to International conference or Local Journal
2. Second Semester
a. Learn VC++
b. Expertise in Matlab and C++
c. Elaborate the idea and make more sophisticated algorithm and send it to International Journal/Local Journal/International Conference
d. Make concrete idea about the future research
e. Master in NS-2
3. Third Semester
a. Master in NS-2
b. Master in VC++
c. Master in Matlab
d. Find 20 papers related to the area of interest developed in 2nd semester
e. Read all 20 papers and select 4 again
f. Make 10 pages summary
g. Make 2 pages report
h. Simulate the idea
i. Write a good paper and send to International Journal/International Conference
j. Change something in second semester’s paper and submit in Local Journal/International Conference
4. 4th semester
a. Try to do something extra than previous semesters
b.
5. 5th semester
a. Try to do something extra than previous semesters
b.
6. 6th semester
a. Try to do something extra than previous semesters
b.
7. 7th semester
a. Try to do something extra than previous semesters
b.
8. 8th semester
a. Try to do something extra than previous semesters
b. Write awesome Thesis
c. Graduate

Other Activities:
9. Write down one paragraph blog everyday.
10. Join Health Club
11. Join some social organization/NGO
12. Make good friends and spend some time in socializing
13. Learn Skating and Skiing
14. Learn Swimming
15. Make a Baby
16. Call mom once to travel around Korea