Thanks for your kind reply.
1. As for the my career plan, in fact I do not do R&D job, instead I am much eager to get involved in practical engineering industry,especially after I did internship in Bayer Material Science and Pfizer. So I think a master degree is more suitable for me.
Also, since my research currently is about petroleum engineering, so I hope to further my career in energy areas since I am much interested in that.
And for me, I like California although the sunshine is not free. Wish to work there after graduation!
2. As for the tuition, the director of PDP said that it increased a little in order to assist students with robust career development. My parents feel very happy for my admission news and they can afford the tuition, but to be honest, I felt very guilty to let them pay me too much!
3. In addition, I have a question. Since the director of PDP shows me an employment status of PDP 2013, about 70% PDP students find jobs within 6 months of graduation. The companies include Chevron, Applied Materials, Nextant and so on.
I just wonder whether the 70% ratio is a higher or lower level in America?
You are the first one replying to me in the Grad Cafe and thank you very much !