Archaeologist Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 This graduate program is not for me. I'll admit I didn't do my research before I accepted the offer to this program, and now I have learned my lesson the hard way. I have been attending for what is now a year and two months. By the end of this semester, I will have finished all of my course work, and all that will be left is my thesis. But I can't do my thesis with my current advisor. Although I have a graduate assistantship granting me bi-monthly pay, along with tuition waiver, I have to go because I can no longer put my all into this program. How do I leave without burning bridges and wasting this department's resources? PrettyVacant and ZeeMore21 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeologist Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Am I suppose to schedule an appointment with my advisor and just tell him I want to leave? The thought of doing this brings me much anxiety.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dudester Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I think I would talk to someone higher up if your problem is with the advisor. Tell the head of the department your story, and see what they can do. cliopatra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransnationalHistory Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 You might want to try posting this question on the forums on Chronicle's website. They have a whole section about leaving academia....most people on this forum are trying to get in, so you're less likely to get advice from anyone who's been in your position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeeMore21 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Sorry to hear about this...but what problems are you having with your program exactly? I am just trying to get a better picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeologist Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Well I withdrew from the grad program and university for reasons concerning the program's quality and advisor's incompetence. I felt it was not the experience I should be investing my time in when the professor (not my advisor) I was TAing for showed the film Zeitgeist for his anthropology class. That teaching style was just an example of the quality of that program's courses. But it's not over yet. I still want an advanced degree, but I will have to try harder to get into a better program next time. I am, in the meantime, employed at a job that does utilize my bachelor's degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal83 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Well I withdrew from the grad program and university for reasons concerning the program's quality and advisor's incompetence. I felt it was not the experience I should be investing my time in when the professor (not my advisor) I was TAing for showed the film Zeitgeist for his anthropology class. That teaching style was just an example of the quality of that program's courses. But it's not over yet. I still want an advanced degree, but I will have to try harder to get into a better program next time. I am, in the meantime, employed at a job that does utilize my bachelor's degree. Well clearly it's for the best, plus the extra work experience should give your resume a boost when applying next time around. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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