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Who here has received their PhD or is on the track to receiving it?

I know that would be years off for me (I’m only an undergrad), but I was just wondering if it’s really as terrible as my professors say it is. I’d really like to hear some experiences.

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The best way to get an answer to this (seemingly, since no PhD’s have stepped forward) is to interview a few in person.

What are the specifics you’re worried about? In your undergrad, before you even consider a PhD, you need to get a master’s…not to mention have a field of study in mind. Different degrees are obtained with varying levels of stress. My sister in law is getting a psychological phd “psy d” and it’s a lot of work, clearly, but the big hassle is in the extra stuff - working with clients, etc, that puts her closer to getting her license to practice.

My father in law has a PhD in education…I’m sure that was in many ways, easier than a psyd, only because he didn’t have to work towards a professional certification.

I’ve only got a four year degree….I often wonder about advanced degrees, but I’ve worked with dozens of PhD’s, and it seems like most of them simply have a passion for getting really into their area of study that I simply don’t have :)

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