Phylogeny Sciences: Graduate School Research & Advice

[Emieno]

I find that this subject is very interesting and really want to go to a graduate school for a degree on that but the difficult problem I have now is, all of the professors in that school only suggest researches on a particular animal, a plant, a particular observation on a particular spieces to later be able to write paper for a master thesis. This I think will never get me go any farther at all and I will be unable to think and learn anything about the evolution of different kinds of species on earth, which is what I really love to understand and discover. I badly need a research that is more general on the topic, a real whole thing, since I am really bored with engineering, where i have to make up something to show people before i can receive a graduate certificate. Some of the professors also said, they only concentrated on producing some "special products" to sell in the market from biological researches. Isn't this leading me back to engineering ? Has anyone of you any advice for me about this, I am sure you all have spent great time over graduate schools, and gained lots of experience in professions also ? Only some words for me, I also highly appreciate...
Thank you very much.

 

[hhegab]

First of all, I completely understand your frustration with the limited research options offered by the professors at the graduate school you are interested in. It can be disheartening to feel like you are being forced to focus on a specific topic or species when your true passion lies in understanding the evolution of different species as a whole. However, I want to assure you that this is not the case for all graduate programs in phylogeny sciences.

My advice would be to research and explore other graduate programs that offer a more general approach to phylogeny sciences. Look for schools that have a diverse range of research opportunities and professors who are open to exploring different topics and species. You may also want to consider reaching out to current graduate students or alumni from these programs to get a better sense of the research opportunities and experiences they have had.

Additionally, don't be afraid to speak up and express your interests and concerns to the professors at the graduate school you are interested in. They may be open to expanding their research topics or collaborating with other professors who have a more general approach to phylogeny sciences.

Ultimately, it's important to find a graduate program that aligns with your passions and goals. Don't feel pressured to stay in a program that doesn't offer the research opportunities you are looking for. With some research and determination, I am confident that you will find a graduate program that will allow you to delve deeper into your interests and make meaningful contributions to the field of phylogeny sciences. Best of luck in your search!