MHB What Are Your Real Experiences in Grad School?

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The discussion centers on the experiences of graduate students, highlighting the challenges and expectations they face during their studies. Participants share insights into their personal journeys, with one individual noting initial struggles in the early semesters but ultimately finding a sense of stability and progress. The conversation also touches on the field of study, specifically mentioning cryptography and a focus on fully homomorphic encryptions. Overall, the thread emphasizes the varied experiences of grad students and the evolution of their perspectives as they advance in their programs.
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Hi everyone, :)

Now I am sure many of you are grad students or have experience being a grad student. I would like to start this thread as a discussion about grad school and your experiences as a grad student. From my conversations with numerous grad students I gained many life experiences, how people think in grad school, what are the things that they expect to do after graduating, whether they are happy being in grad school and all these conversations have been interesting and thought provoking.

So how are you guys finding grad school? For me it wasn't easy especially during the first few semesters where I thought I wouldn't get through it. But things have changed and upto now I am doing reasonably good (not exceptional but good). :)
 
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Sudharaka said:
For me it wasn't easy especially during the first few semesters where I thought I wouldn't get through it. But things have changed and upto now I am doing reasonably good (not exceptional but good). :)

Congratulations! What is your field of study?
 
evinda said:
Congratulations! What is your field of study?

Thank you. I am doing Cryptography and currently in the final few semesters of my masters. I am focused on Homomorphic Encryptions (fully homomorphic encryptions) specifically. :)
 
Given the current funding situation, you should contact potential departments or research groups before you apply and pay any application fees. Many programs are not taking new graduate students at all this cycle because of funding uncertainty, unless a specific advisor can show they already have money to support you for five years. This is what I’ve heard directly from 20–30 programs. Do not waste money applying blindly.

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