Decision Decisions Decisions...
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Decision Decisions Decisions...
Soon, we will be left with a decision: which school do I chose? You may already have chosen a school, but what is the factor that most heavily ways into your choice: rank, research, student funding, faculty, location, course list, or other.
So far I have been accepted to McGill University in Montreal for medical physics. I am still waiting for a decision from Wisconsin and Houston.
I would love living in another country and at the same time attend a well respected program. However, if accepted to UW or UT, would my adventurous attitude create regret in the future?
So far I have been accepted to McGill University in Montreal for medical physics. I am still waiting for a decision from Wisconsin and Houston.
I would love living in another country and at the same time attend a well respected program. However, if accepted to UW or UT, would my adventurous attitude create regret in the future?
This is really tough in the poll sort of format because really many of these things are very important and need to be taken into account. It also depends somewhat on what you want to do afterwards. If you wanted a tenure position at a top university then perhaps prestige/rank might be more important than if you planned to work in industry, in which case you might be looking more at research and industry connections.
For me, I'd have to say that research and faculty are most important. Tied for second place would be rank, money, and location!
For me, I'd have to say that research and faculty are most important. Tied for second place would be rank, money, and location!
Go to a place that you can see yourself living for 5-7 years. Graduate school is going to be a lot of stress, and additional stress such as hating where you live can really make things go wrong quickly. Make sure the environment jives with your personality, and all that jazz. On your interview weekend you'll get a good idea, most likely, especially if you're around graduate students. Much can be learned from their demeanor...
I would say factor in everything - they're all interconnected.
I would say factor in everything - they're all interconnected.
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