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#RI-69aa7ed6·3 months ago·
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Lookback: 2 semesters in

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

What I wish I knew
"Research programs more thoroughly before enrolling"
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't be afraid to switch programs if it's not a good fit"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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