I never finished my thesis
I had two chapters left. My data was solid. My advisor said one more push. I pushed for eight months and produced nothing usable. Asked for an extension. Then another. The day I missed my third deadline, I realized I was…
Walked away from my PhD after four years
Year one, the topic excited me. Year three, I was avoiding my advisor's emails. Year four, I sat in the library and realized I had not opened my notes in two months. I emailed the registrar, said I was withdrawing, walked out before I could change my mind. I tell people I have a master's now. I am still embarrassed.
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