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PhD - To Do or Not To Do | 5 comments (5 topical, 0 hidden)

[new] PhD not for everyone (none / 0) (#1)
by JHamblin on Fri Oct 15, 2004 at 10:18:37 AM PDT

I don't have much specific advice on your particular area of study, but I can tell you that a PhD program is not for everyone. I had a lot of friends in grad school who were very smart people with great potential who just didn't make it through the process. In my opinion, it's hard to know going in if you'll be successful... completion of a PhD program relies on a lot of factor, not the least of which is dumb luck (getting an advisor that you work well with, stumbling on a solution to a problem, etc.). As for whether it will "look bad" if you try for a PhD and don't make it, I honestly don't know. Good luck with whatever path you choose!

PhD - To Do or Not To Do | 5 comments (5 topical, 0 hidden)

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