Why I Got a PhD at 32, Then Went to KMTC for a Diploma | Dr. Sabella Kiprono’s Story

Dr. Kiprono's story highlights her incredible grit and perseverance in overcoming setbacks, from initial financial challenges in her education to navigating cultural shock during her PhD in China. She offers invaluable advice for graduate students, stressing the necessity of embracing failure and maintaining persistence. A key takeaway is her philosophy that "success cannot be measured with time" and "courage has no minimum age," encouraging viewers to pursue their dreams at any stage of life and to embrace a "zigzag" career path driven by curiosity. Her journey from a humble village background to a global scientist serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of education and an unwavering commitment to one's goals. -- Watch more similar videos here: Guests -    • GN Inspire Guests   How To -    • How To   Awaken Your Potential -    • Dr Gladys Ngetich - Awaken Your Potential   -- Register for MBB Management Consulting Masterclass here: https://forms.gle/NBmCWb4k1oDqZ8um9 -- Get my books here: 1. Awaken Your Potential: https://a.co/d/4ds0qMk 2. PhD Journey book: https://www.amazon.com/-/dp/1636181740 --- Be part of our Inspire Nation community! Add your email to stay connected and get early access to future opportunities - https://forms.gle/nkiTsy6FsYcunYwNA Read more here: https://www.gladysngetich.com --- Scholarships and Opportunities for Students ● Scholarships for Development - https://www.scholars4dev.com ● Opportunities for Africans - https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com ● Academic Positions - https://academicpositions.com/find-jobs ● Scholarship Positions - https://scholarship-positions.com ● Study Portals Scholarships - https://www.scholarshipportal.com ● Opportunity Desk - https://opportunitydesk.org ● Find masters: https://www.findamasters.com ● Find a PhD: https://www.findaphd.com ● Commonwealth - https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarship... ● Ministry of Education: https://www.education.go.ke/index.php... ● Mandela Rhodes Scholarship: https://www.mandelarhodes.org/scholar... ● Study in China - https://www.campuschina.org ● MOFCOM - http://sie.xjtu.edu.cn/en/index.htm ● China Scholarship Council - https://www.chinesescholarshipcouncil... ● Schmidt Science Fellowship - http://schmidtsciencefellows.org ● AfOx - https://www.afox.ox.ac.uk/education ● KAAD Scholarship - https://www.kaad.de/en/stipendien ● DAAD Scholarships - https://www.daad.de/en/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7m2vt4I... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Watch on Youtube:    / @dr.gladysngetich   Follow us on TikTok: GN Inspire -- https://www.tiktok.com/@gn.inspire?_t... Gladys -- https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.gladysnget... Follow us on Instagram: GN Inspire --   / gn.inspire   Gladys --   / dr.gladysngetich   Follow us on Twitter: GN Inspire -- https://x.com/GN_Inspire Gladys -- https://x.com/gladys_ngetich Disclaimer!!! The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the host and guests and do not represent the positions of any organizations or employers they may be affiliated with. The content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Timestamp 0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Sabella Kiprono 0:28 - Dr. Sabella Kiprono's Professional Roles 0:57 - Specialization: Microbiology & Infectious Diseases 1:42 - Capacity Building and Mentorship 2:41 - Journey to PhD 3:07 - Initial Desire: Nursing, then Education 4:47 - Pursuing Science Path Instead of Teaching 5:50 - Opportunity to Study in the Philippines 8:50 - Return from Masters and Early Career 9:47 - Enrolling in PhD and Scholarship Search 11:29 - Culture Shock and Language Learning in China 14:31 - Coping with Loneliness and Building Community 16:45 - The Importance of Grit and Perseverance 17:54 - Advice for PhD Students: Prepare for Failures 19:48 - Dr. Kiprono's PhD Research Explained 22:10 - The Decision to Go to KMTC After PhD 23:51 - Gaining Hands-on and Clinical Skills 26:33 - Humility and Satisfaction in KMTC Journey 28:18 - The Importance of Humility and Continuous Learning 29:06 - Success Not Measured by Time 31:15 - The US Postdoctoral Opportunity 34:02 - Managing Studies and International Commitments 36:20 - Motivation and Instinct to Keep Pushing 38:11 - Reflecting on Growing Up in a Village 40:14 - Message to Young People in the Village 42:15 - Dream Boldly, Start Humbly #kmtc #DrSabellaKiprono #SabellaKiprono #sabella