SSh Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Hi all, I am torn between two departments. First is good with professors who are working in the same line of research I want to work on, but they are mostly old (60 to 65+). Not sure if they would be around for too long. I don't find the research profiles of the younger professors very interesting.... yet! Second is slightly lower-ranked department but I really LOVE the work of two people working there, and who are renowned in the field. They aren't young and aren't old either... say, around 40-year-old associate professors. However, they have the reputation of not giving a ton of time to their students and expecting way too much from them. Considering these two factors only, do you think the latter program would be worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealslimkt Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Research interests are malleable, the need for someone to actually mentor you and help you grow as a researcher is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askangbuzz Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I talked to 3 different professors and they ALL told me that do not attend a program for one or two people, but go to the place where the overall field/department is stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayes Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I agree with therealslimkt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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