I am a new graduate student in Computer Science. I get PhD admission and am offered RA position.
I want to switch to master by the end of my first year. I am not sure whether it will hurt the professor who provides me the funding.
If it does, I am considering applying for a TA to fund myself. Should I work as RA for the first year and tell the professor my decision or work as TA for one year? Or what should I do to ensure that I get financial support during the first year before switching to Master's?
