Should I quit PhD?
I took PhD admission two years back in Capella University with a prospect of completing it without much havoc. For the first 8-9 months, I was excited all the time while strolling in the college library, scheduling sessions with the adviser, attending the conferences. But then, this excitement took no time in turning into the work frustration. I had no idea PhD could be so challenging. Now it has been two years that this academia is saddening me all the time. I get my drafts rejected, the back to back deadlines for work completion are tiring. I’m exhausted now. I’m thinking if it’s a good idea to I quit the course. Neither I’m able to continue it nor I can make my mind that I should quit. Tell me pals, what shall I do!
Posted in: Methodology, PhD Motivation
manette 1:33 am on July 18, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I totally understand you. PhD is a lonely experience and you should only quit it when you feel like you can’t bear the contractions anymore. But you must understand that there are peaks and valleys in PhD research and you can finish it much conveniently than you think you cannot. It’s just that you need motivation. May be you can look for some motivation from your adviser or your colleagues. If you have survived these two years in the doctoral program, then it’s worth continuing.
williammccaughey 7:40 am on July 20, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
It is your decision! You should only do what you love. So there are no issues if you are not loving this phd life. You know what, take a break and stop thinking about your research for a month. Get connected to nature, walk by the ocean to refresh your mind! And in this break, see if you are happy without PhD or not, do whatever you love, roam wherever you always wanted to and anything thrilling. If you are still unhappy, then it is not your PhD but some other issues that are introducing negative vibes. It is entirely your call!!!! If you want to continue, go for it. If not, think again.
wallybrandon7 11:41 am on July 21, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
If your mental health is giving up, then there is no better decision than quitting it. So there is this girl who quit her PhD & having a great life. May be she could encourage you in following your heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdLucqNPanM