EducationPhD
#RI-6ae9e8ec·3 months ago·
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“pursuing PhD abroad”
What Actually Happened
Feeling overwhelmed and unfit for PhD program due to cultural and academic pressure
What I wish I knew
"Researching PhD programs thoroughly before applying"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider personal circumstances and goals before pursuing higher education abroad"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Education Category
591
Education decisions logged. Avg regret 5.1/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
33%
of Education decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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