Hi Guys,
I have completed my MA at another institution, and I am completing my first year at a top 30 or so program right now. I have come to realize that the faculty at my program doesn't do what interests me any more--I have changed my research agenda quite drastically since coming here. I know that people say that you should go to the best program you can because you know that, if you do change your research, odds are you should be fine given the size/resources of the faculty. However, the program where I am just doesn't DO what I want to study.
My question is this: I could try to get my committee to meet me at least halfway (but that might not fly so well), or I could transfer departments. Which should I do? How often do people transfer from PhD programs (my own program has had a couple leave, so I know that it is common--but N=1)? What do Adcomms look for in transfer cases? (I am sorry that this is so vague.) Any help thinking this through would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, BilliamNickels
