I have read countless articles on why not to do an Unfunded PhD but most were pertaining to humanities. I was accepted for an Earth Science PhD, however, since I would be an international student it would have to be self funded. I am wondering, is it worth self-funding an Earth Science PhD? Are there enough job prospects out there for it that would justify taking out a loan to pay for my PhD? I would have to take out a loan as I do not have the financial resources to pay for it on my own.
Earth Science PhD Unfunded. Should I do it?
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hi,
I have read countless articles on why not to do an Unfunded PhD but most were pertaining to humanities. I was accepted for an Earth Science PhD, however, since I would be an international student it would have to be self funded. I am wondering, is it worth self-funding an Earth Science PhD? Are there enough job prospects out there for it that would justify taking out a loan to pay for my PhD? I would have to take out a loan as I do not have the financial resources to pay for it on my own.
thank you for any advice.