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alphadan
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Hi all,
I just finished my 4 years college with a B.S. in Physics from a reputed physics program.
I came to college with a naive mindset about myself. I thought I want to become a theorist and get a tenure from somewhere. I have changed quite a bit after working in research as an undergrad.
Nowadays I prefer experiments over theories. I prefer physical objects with applications. I want to make something that other people can use. I don't feel like staying in academia after my Ph. D. I want to work in industries.
I have decent grades, decent scores and letter of recommendations. Right now I am applying to graduate school. I know I will go somewhere but I begin to see Ph.D. as a big commitment.
I want to do experiments in condensed matter and hopefully pick up some practical electrical engineering skills along the way.
May I ask you, hows life like after your PhD for those who decided not to stay in Academia?
Thank you very much
I just finished my 4 years college with a B.S. in Physics from a reputed physics program.
I came to college with a naive mindset about myself. I thought I want to become a theorist and get a tenure from somewhere. I have changed quite a bit after working in research as an undergrad.
Nowadays I prefer experiments over theories. I prefer physical objects with applications. I want to make something that other people can use. I don't feel like staying in academia after my Ph. D. I want to work in industries.
I have decent grades, decent scores and letter of recommendations. Right now I am applying to graduate school. I know I will go somewhere but I begin to see Ph.D. as a big commitment.
I want to do experiments in condensed matter and hopefully pick up some practical electrical engineering skills along the way.
May I ask you, hows life like after your PhD for those who decided not to stay in Academia?
Thank you very much