推 hmtsung:內容的不錯，英文更棒，從用字遣詞看來應該是留美的博士 12/02 18:03
推 Badina:謝謝~ 我覺得很溫暖~~ 12/02 18:56
推 circadian:看到第二段不自覺會心一笑...原來大家都一樣啊 12/02 22:22
推 GGMail:我想補充第2段 我留日都在樂天買XD 12/03 00:15
Hi, I think it really depends on how far along you still have for the PhD
program, and how much you really want to finish it. Most importantly, what
do you wnat to do with your doctoral degree?
First of all, I must tell you that it's NORMAL to use alternative methods to
release your stress. I also shop a lot on ebay, go dancing, travel, etc. The
only thing that matters is that you get to relax under the reasonable budget
without hurting anyone.
And yes like others said---you're too young to worry about wasting your time!
Yes coming from TFG and NTU, I grew up wanting to satisfy my parents' expectations
to get a PhD soon. I finally realized that I'm not a person for academia in the
4th year of PhD. I transferred to the master's program, then started another
master's, and then I finally started a PhD in a very different program because
my future career goals may benefit from having a PhD.
Hey girl, by the time I graduate, I'll be in graduate schools for 10 years and will
be older than you. I used to think not going straight to PhD is a waste of time,
but now I think NOT taking time to work/travel and to figure out your goals is
a bigger waste of life.
It took me many years to finally learn that PhD is for those who really want to
teach or do research, not for those who want a degree. It's a long, painful,
frustrating, and lonely route. I agree with others that you should diversify
your life by trying different options. If financial issue is a problem, you may
be able to get funding as an exchange student or get a loan from banks.
Good luck!
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