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Seeking got a reaction from LJK in Changing PhD programs
If not enough Masters' courses is a reason, you can always attend extra Masters courses at the same univ - with or without credit. You can talk to the professors who are teaching these courses and see if they'll allow you to attend.
Not taking students for PhD for a couple of years doesn't mean it's a sinking ship if the univ and program are well-ranked. Post-PhD at least lack of PhD students in this program will not hurt your job prospects. You will be tested by your employers on the basis of your credentials. So I don't see any particular advantage in moving.
If they offered you funding, you may have to return this money when you move. Besides, the professors at the other university may not be interested in taking a candidate who left a good program - what's the guarantee that you won't leave their program as well if you don't find it to your liking?
Almost certainly, you won't get funding at the other univ and if it's a fully funded program, they would prefer a fresh applicant rather than someone who moved from another good program. So you need to see if you can fund your PhD on your own if you move.
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Seeking got a reaction from fuzzylogician in Changing PhD programs
If not enough Masters' courses is a reason, you can always attend extra Masters courses at the same univ - with or without credit. You can talk to the professors who are teaching these courses and see if they'll allow you to attend.
Not taking students for PhD for a couple of years doesn't mean it's a sinking ship if the univ and program are well-ranked. Post-PhD at least lack of PhD students in this program will not hurt your job prospects. You will be tested by your employers on the basis of your credentials. So I don't see any particular advantage in moving.
If they offered you funding, you may have to return this money when you move. Besides, the professors at the other university may not be interested in taking a candidate who left a good program - what's the guarantee that you won't leave their program as well if you don't find it to your liking?
Almost certainly, you won't get funding at the other univ and if it's a fully funded program, they would prefer a fresh applicant rather than someone who moved from another good program. So you need to see if you can fund your PhD on your own if you move.
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Seeking reacted to OH YEAH in what all i need to improve my profile
If you want to go to a good school in the US, work on your English. It is very important to be able to communicate effectively.