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  1. Hi everyone, I just started my second year in a PhD program for immunology, but seriously questioning whether I want to master out or complete it. I dont know if I have enough passion to get me through it. I am one of those people who went on to a PhD becuase I felt like, thats what you do next, and becuase my family and bf would be so dissapointed it I didn't do it. Sometimes I think I'm only staying in because I feel like "just getting a masters" is looked down up and that I need to get a PhD to prove that I am a success. I also don't know what the advantages a PhD would get me or how to tell if its worth it for me. There is also the stigma in research that if you are smart you have to get a PhD. Do you think a masters might be for me? How can I make this decision? Thanks!
  2. I am just starting my PhD program in Immunology, but I wanted to know how it worked in industry because most of the people I know only know about the academic track which is to complete your PhD, do a post doc or two, then try to get a job as a professor. However, I know I don't want to teach and was looking into jobs in industry or working for the government (CDC interests me a lot). I know its early, but I still want to know what happens in both paths so I can prepare for the one I eventually chose. Thanks!
  3. I am scared that it will be more than I can handle. I am definitely going to do it and try my best, but I want to know what my options are if I decide I can't handle it. If, after I take all of my classes, after two years or so, if I can't handle the program can I drop out and get a masters or an equivalent degree? Do I have to pay the school any money for getting the masters certificate (I am getting a stipend and tuition is waved)?
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