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Quit PhD at NUS

Burned out due to poor research supervision and social isolation in Singapore

What I wish I knew
"Research environment and social life outside work matter equally"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider personal circumstances before choosing a PhD program"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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