Decisions about
Academia.
The Academia Regret Curve
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Switching graduate programs this late might not be worth it
Graduated early with a CS degree, worked in robotics and aerospace, but felt under-challenged in Data Science MS
Approach professor about research
I approached professor about research opportunity
Switching research labs before first semester
Realized lab's work wasn't aligned with my interests
Include guest lectures on CV
Guest lectures showcased teaching skills
Sign with full name after they sign with first name
Signing with first name made me feel informal
Choosing research topic for Masters
Struggling to narrow down research interests
Stepped away from PhD to explore other options
Realized I liked project-based work and didn't need a PhD to be fulfilled
Pursuing unrelated master's degree
Limited research opportunities in virology
Deciding what to keep on CV/resume
Decided to keep relevant undergraduate achievements on graduate CV/resume
Passed masters program despite struggles
Advisor neglected me, and I struggled with my final project
Add Southeastern music festival booking experience to resume
Felt undervalued for music festival booking experience; wanted to showcase skills more effectively
dealing with malicious academics
encountered malicious academics who harassed and intimidated people
Pursue PhD despite lack of research experience
Tackled PhD application with limited research background
Ask professor for job reference
Asked professor for job reference, expecting positive outcome
Pursue alternative research options
I'm struggling to access a required database for my research
Writing first review paper without guidance
Feeling lost and overwhelmed while writing first paper, perfectionism and lack of support from PI and labmates
Sharing beds with colleagues
Shared beds with colleagues at conferences, causing discomfort and poor sleep
Quit PhD at NUS
Burned out due to poor research supervision and social isolation in Singapore
Advisor verbally agreed to summer funding
Advisor changed the agreement, now I'm facing visa issues
Idolized professors
Experienced harassment and a toxic work environment