in_theory

Education should be about, well, education. A PhD isn't a job ticket: it's a life learning expereince. Also, I wonder why peopel think that any univesity MUST fund them? If its right for you, right for your learning and intelectual goals, then it's a good choice. If the educationmeans you have to sacrfice too much,then think seriously about that too. At the end of the day in our society (and short of a major change) getting a PhD offer is not a job offer, it's a chance to learn.