ehanes7612
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I was just accepted the University of Washington Graduate School Physics Program for Autumn 2018..finally a graduate student in Physics
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Congrats! M.A. or Ph.D.?
(If the latter, somehow I don't envision you as Sheldon Cooper)
(If the latter, somehow I don't envision you as Sheldon Cooper)
ehanes7612
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M.S. in Physics...I am not mentally ready for a Ph.D (or being poor again)..maybe in the course of this degree I will be
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Congratulations Ed. I hope you have fun with it.
I wanted to be a vet (equine) when I was younger. My parents however were old school.....right after I graduated high school I was expected to get a job to help support the farm. Sure wish they had encouraged me to go for my dream but it wasn’t in the cards. .........so I’m happy that you are going after something you want. Best of luck.
I wanted to be a vet (equine) when I was younger. My parents however were old school.....right after I graduated high school I was expected to get a job to help support the farm. Sure wish they had encouraged me to go for my dream but it wasn’t in the cards. .........so I’m happy that you are going after something you want. Best of luck.
where will this 'take' you?
ehanes7612
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beyond the point at which I am now
My best wishes for the grind of gradual school. The M.S. is challenging and
often fun, however, the double grind of doctorate is a loooong haul and
very expensive. It took me seven very slim years to pay back loans. Perhaps
you could apply to the National Science Foundation for some financial help.
often fun, however, the double grind of doctorate is a loooong haul and
very expensive. It took me seven very slim years to pay back loans. Perhaps
you could apply to the National Science Foundation for some financial help.
Wonderful! Congratulations and best to you.
ehanes7612
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I will be able to work my job part time and take out loans for two years. If I do a Phd eventually, I would only do it on a full ride of assistance (meaning no loans)...but a lot has to come my way (mentally and physically) for me to even want to apply to schools for a Phd program.
All the best with your studies. Get this book: https://theprofessorisin.com/buy-the-book/ to help you pick-up the skills which are not taught at uni but what you will need to survive when you leave it.
While you are studying, see what other skills you can pick-up which would be marketable. In Physics you are probably going to have to learn to code so do a course on this, add it to your CV, build a Github page and prepare for the future. You could earn some money on the side doing freelance coding for companies.
While you are studying, see what other skills you can pick-up which would be marketable. In Physics you are probably going to have to learn to code so do a course on this, add it to your CV, build a Github page and prepare for the future. You could earn some money on the side doing freelance coding for companies.
Im mean, what is your future employment objective.
ehanes7612
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I don’t know yet
To an better insight of forecast precision of climate change. I am sure. I enjoy.
In the MS program You learn all techniques for scientific thinking and working and the actual basic knowledge in a special field.
By the dissertation You prove that You are able for scientific working.
Could You please take along Babybloomer?
ehanes7612
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are you giving me advice or just feel the need to tell me something I already know
ehanes7612
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Yep...I am slowly learning code..it's a struggle as I bitterly hate it
Tom-DE
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better hurry up...before you know it, you are too old to learn fast.
M.S. is a bit easier and much cheaper, and PH.D is a longer journey and far more expensive(in many ways)... 2 of my nieces and a nephew went for medical school, by the time they finished their residencies, each of them still owed student loan $150K--$170K...so hurry if you are thinking about PH.D........ Longer you stay in school more expensive it gets!
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No, that post wasn't for You, it's for forum users who are not so familiar with scientific university systems.
I would never dare to give You an advice.
Congratulations and the best to you!
Sometimes when reading the responses I feel ashamed on behave of somebody else, gosh, they actually have a german word for it!
Hey, I wish You an additional education very much also .
Do You still live on the island Grand Canaria?
Long time ago I found Orchis canariensis there at the edge of a main road
Tom499
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As I look back at mine, recently finished, definitely make sure you go funded. In the sciences this is no problem, plenty available. For me the most important thing is the time needed. Four years is a long time, if you get to the point when you think its time, really look at the group you will work in, the departments aims and ambitions, your supervisors publication history, and your interest in the topic. I see students quit for this or that, it is unfortunate. It is maybe masochistic, but PhD can be the best choice to make.
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