I've been accepted into two PhD programs.
One of the programs is a well established mid-ranked program, but after further thought, I do not feel that it is a good fit for me.
The other program both has people I want to work with and a program in which I fit. But it is relatively new, I worry that it doesn't have the courses I will need to prepare me for grant writing and teaching,the funding isn't great (it would be hard to live off of). I am worried about stalling and about being able to get a teaching position afterwards. Other than those worries, it seems like the perfect place, and the people there seem to really want me.
I'm having second thoughts about whether I want to go to either of these programs. There are a few programs I did not apply to this year and I regret not applying to, even if some of them were reach schools. I part of me just wants to decline both offers and try again next year after spending a long time researching schools. I have an MA and went straight from undergrad to my MA program now I am feeling a bit burned out. I think that some time off wouldn't do me harm. But then I worry that I won't get in anywhere. My parents and adviser are really pushing me to go to the second school and I am afraid of disappointing people. Anyone have any advice on what to do?