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I'm not sure if I want to pursue a Ph.D. after my M.S.
On one hand I love research and teaching. But on the other hand, I'm very weary of the E.E. curriculum. I want to do mathematical / behavioral science, but I cannot be sure it will perk my interests. What are some pros / cons of doing a Ph.D.? Anyone here have one that could shed some light? Thanks.
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No one really replied to this... maybe because they got confused like I did. But... how should I put this...
Cons? Well... I can only think one. You would have a few more years of study ahead. But is that really a con? I don't think so. Especially in your field. And if research and teaching are what you like... what are you waiting for!?Quote:
What are some pros / cons of doing a Ph.D.?
(What's an E.E. Curriculum?)
I'd grasp every opportunity to stay in school. IMO being a student beats working by far.Quote:
But is that really a con?
Yeah, paying money is way cooler than making money!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sang-drax
Anyway. If you want to teach, then a PhD is a good idea. It makes it significantly easier to be hired by top universities.
>Yeah, paying money is way cooler than making money!
I don't know where you live, but Grad Students here get paid to study.
I'm just starting my Masters in September and I'm thinking about the same thing. I think I'll end up working a few years before I persue a PhD. Teaching is something i'd like to do later in life when I'm ready for a change of pace. Tough decision
Paid to study? Maybe if you work as a teaching assistant. Tuition still cost money. At least where I live.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perspective
In any event, you still paid a faction of the amount you could get in real work. And if you're looking to hold a full time job while working for your PhD, expect to have no private life. :) That's the only real con I can think of. It's A LOT of work.
Pursuing a PhD and working at the same time is more than an option. Its a necessity.
Yes I know it is. Even getting a Masters you need to work a long side of it. Fortunately, many companies will help you pay your tuition. Regardless, it leaves little to no "you" time and if your married, you'd better have a spouse with plenty of tolerance.
Oh man... You can say that twice. And once more for good measure!Quote:
and if your married, you'd better have a spouse with plenty of tolerance.
Here too. Ph.D. students have a quite nice salary. They have to do 20% teaching, or something like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Perspective
The Uni near me pays the tution of teaching assistants and research assistance plus they get a salary.
>>Paid to study? Maybe if you work as a teaching assistant. Tuition still cost money. At least where I live.
I'm going to be headed to PhD grad school (in psyc not CS) in a couple years, and I'm hoping that schools will may me to come. Research grants, TAing, endowments, etc. will hopefully foot the bill so I can "spread the university name"
For my field, it's a necessity, but I enjoy the learning aspects of it, so I can't really see any cons...except the dissertation, that kinda scares me.
Nothing beats learning by doing. As of now, I'm not even thinking on getting my master degree until I foresee the day that my employer and others value master degree than experience. (Or when I needed a promotion/salary increase that could only be attained by having a master degree.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sang-drax
I'm sure you can find someone to help you proofread.Quote:
I'm going to be headed to PhD grad school (in psyc not CS) in a couple years, and I'm hoping that schools will may me to come.
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except the dissertation, that kinda scares me.