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Why Would You Want to Do a PhD?

Why Would You Want to Do a PhD?

Student perspectives on the value of a graduate degree

May 16, 2018 | Richard Z.

If you are reading this blog post, there is a good chance that you are thinking about a PhD, possibly at MIT. But MIT or not, almost every doctoral program would ask you why you are interested in their program and how it fits into your career goal. A typical answer would be: I am […]

To stay in academia or not, that is the question

To stay in academia or not, that is the question

Weighing the costs versus the benefits of pursuing an academic career

March 28, 2018 | Richard Z.

Should I stay in academia or not after I graduate? It’s a question that most PhD students find themselves asking at some point in their graduate careers. Some have unequivocal answers from the beginning, while others struggle with the decision even towards the end of their studies. Some just don’t want to think about it […]

Turning to the Dark Side

Turning to the Dark Side

Questions about Industry Options for PhD Candidates

March 9, 2018 | Richard Z.

Last semester I Ubered home every night. Often times I got into interesting talks with the drivers. Whenever my PhD study came up in conversations, two of the most typical responses were, “Oh so do you want to teach afterwards” and “are you going to be a professor?” I am always baffled there. To be […]