Recent content by physics_piano_man

Thanks; that's definitely something I could see myself feeling, so I'll keep that in mind.

If it's largely self-inflicted, to what degree does a grad student have control over their schedule/work-life balance? I can't help thinking I'd rather spend 8 years having an enjoyable experience than 6 years of anxiety and overwork. (I do imagine it would depend on the professor one works...

Let’s start things off straight: I LOVE physics. I love the opportunity to understand the world more in depth and mathematically and have had good experiences with all my professors in all of my classes. I have loved the teaching experience I have had as a several-time TA, as well as the deeper...