gradrunner

I'm in nutrition. Honestly I probably would have made the same decision as you too (if it's not something you definitely need and can see absolutely helping you out in the future it's probably not worth it) my undergrad is nursing and I've decided what I really want to do is be a nurse practitioner, however getting the PhD will (I'm hoping!) allow me to collaborate in some clinical research as well. I definitely don't think this degree will be my main focus for a job, more like an enabler to let me do a bunch of random things I don't think I would get to do otherwise. Still have to get the NP now though too. Boo. Good luck to you too!! Everything usually works out exactly how it's suppose to so I have no doubt you'll find something totally fulfilling that you love exactly with the route you chose to go

Ahhh this is exactly the sentiment I'm feeling now too (unfortunately I'm two years into my program so I'm going to suck it up and stick it out). It's nice to hear though that is a common feeling among people, makes you feel less alone. I do agree the isolation is a big problem that I didn't see coming, and I didn't realize just how much I need to interact with people until I had no interaction. I've realized you just have to make an effort to seek out opportunities to engage with other people (for me I've started volunteering at the hospital, about to start being a wellness coach for undergraduates, as well as random meetups (through meetups.com). I also just try to make friends with anyone who seems cool in classes which has worked out pretty well so far. My family's far from me and I didn't know anyone in the city I moved to for grad school so I have no shame, I'm happy to meet anyone) I kind of agree, given what I know now about how much grad school sucks, that I wouldn't necessarily do this degree again, but at the same time I do think I'll feel proud once I have it so hopefully it makes it all worth it. I don't know if you ever really regretting furthering your education. As they always say that's "something people can never take away from you". I guess I'm just doing it more for myself than for career prospects? I'm curious to know what you decide though! Please do let us know. I think you should just do it, you're funded so at least won't add to your debt and you only live once so why not. It's a pretty cool thing to have that degree (I'm just trying to make myself feel better here too) http://justkeepswimming.blogspot.com/

I'm with you, I spend SO much!!! (Admittedly I stress eat a lot too). I do buy a lot of stuff I can freeze/put in the pantry I've realized though, so I'm not sure how much I actually eat a week worth, but definitely spend a good $60 a week I'd say. But still, I'm an obsessive grocery shopper...grocery stores are my happy place http://justkeepswimming.blogspot.com/

I've been in a rut (aka probably legit depression) lately, partly because I have no idea what I want to do with my PhD, which just makes me want to quit grad school to be honest. Any insight from someone else in this field? Decided to start a blog to try to connect with other PhD students before coming across this site (LOVE IT!), and recently addressed this issue of being uncertain of what to do. Any comments would be SO appreciated! I feel like I'll actually be more motivated to finish it if I feel it's going to serve a purpose. http://justkeepswimming.blogspot.com/

Air air air!!! I got the pro and sooo wish I would have gotten the air. I'm not sure about the difference in features (I'm pretty sure I don't use them anyway), but I can tell you this extra weight of the pro got superrr old super fast, to the point where I don't even bring it to school anymore. I'm looking into getting an air now too. http://justkeepswimming.blogspot.com/