2/10
SettledSubmitting multiple thesis proposals
Drafted proposals for multiple advisors to secure a spot
AcademiaGraduate School
1/10
Settledstarting PhD program
Fear of unknown PhD outcomes
AcademiaGraduate School
10/10
SevereIdolized professors
Experienced harassment and a toxic work environment
AcademiaGrad School
8/10
RegretSwitching 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
AcademiaGraduate Program
1/10
Settledstarting first assistantship
I'm nervous about teaching my first class
AcademiaGrad School
6/10
RegretAdd Southeastern music festival booking experience to resume
Felt undervalued for music festival booking experience; wanted to showcase skills more effectively
AcademiaCareer Development
8/10
Regretdealing with malicious academics
encountered malicious academics who harassed and intimidated people
AcademiaDealing With Toxic People
8/10
RegretWriting first review paper without guidance
Feeling lost and overwhelmed while writing first paper, perfectionism and lack of support from PI and labmates
AcademiaPhd
8/10
RegretDelayed thesis submission due to health issues
I struggled with cognitive dysfunction and memory problems, causing me to miss thesis proposal deadline
AcademiaThesis
2/10
SettledStepped away from PhD to explore other options
Realized I liked project-based work and didn't need a PhD to be fulfilled
AcademiaGrad School
8/10
RegretAdvisor verbally agreed to summer funding
Advisor changed the agreement, now I'm facing visa issues
AcademiaGraduate School
1/10
SettledDeciding what to keep on CV/resume
Decided to keep relevant undergraduate achievements on graduate CV/resume
AcademiaGrad School
2/10
SettledSwitching research labs before first semester
Realized lab's work wasn't aligned with my interests
AcademiaGraduate School
8/10
RegretPursuing unrelated master's degree
Limited research opportunities in virology
AcademiaGraduate Studies
9/10
SevereApplied to program
Got ghosted by PI after application
AcademiaJob Application
8/10
RegretPursue alternative research options
I'm struggling to access a required database for my research
AcademiaResearch
8/10
RegretPassed masters program despite struggles
Advisor neglected me, and I struggled with my final project
AcademiaGrad School
8/10
RegretPursue PhD despite lack of research experience
Tackled PhD application with limited research background
AcademiaGrad School
8/10
RegretSharing beds with colleagues
Shared beds with colleagues at conferences, causing discomfort and poor sleep
AcademiaConference Experiences
1/10
SettledApproach professor about research
I approached professor about research opportunity
AcademiaUndergrad Research