M.Sc. Project Completed - Advice for Graduate Students

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The discussion centers on the completion of an M.Sc. project and the decision to not pursue a Ph.D. due to a belief that academia hinders personal learning. The individual plans to transition into accounting, being close to completing the necessary courses, while also considering starting a small business in light of the current economic climate. They express enthusiasm about meeting a fellow M.Sc. student from Computer Science who is working on similar research ideas. The conversation emphasizes the importance of maximizing learning opportunities before entering graduate school, encouraging others to study thoroughly while they can. The individual is in the process of editing their project paper and expresses gratitude for the support received.
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I presented my M.Sc. project today. Finally!

I decided not to do a Ph.D. as I found Acadamia really interfered with my pursuit of learning anything. Anyways, I had ideas of other research I can do and I bumped into an M.Sc. student from Computer Science that is working on exactly that. Which is perfect! So I'm meeting with him later this week so I can see what he's got. Nice.

But I am going to continue school in Accounting unfortunately. Few courses away from being an Accountant so I'm going that route. And maybe start a small business next year. With the economy being down and the government putting out money everywhere to try and create jobs, I figured now is the best time. Being young and all.

Anyways, I'M DONE!

I hope you all the best as well. And for those planning to pursue graduate degrees, learn everything now! You won't have much time to learn in graduate school! So learn what you can now and it will greatly benefit you later. Do the chapter the prof. skips. Do what you can.

Good LUCK!
 
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Congrats :approve:!
 
lisab said:
Congrats :approve:!

Thank you!

Well, still editing the project paper but basically done. :P
 
Congratulations! I wish you the best in your pursuits and endeavors.
 
Mathnomalous said:
Congratulations! I wish you the best in your pursuits and endeavors.

Thank you!

My responses will be slow since I don't have internet! :wink:
 
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