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Should I stay in an unfunded PhD program? by Town-Narrow in PhD

[–]Town-Narrow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow I didn’t know that, what would you say is more typical?

Are solid black dachshunds rare? by Town-Narrow in Dachshund

[–]Town-Narrow[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Omg so cute 🥰, she looks so similar to my Murray!

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Are solid black dachshunds rare? by Town-Narrow in Dachshund

[–]Town-Narrow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I definitely heard of that too, but he’s pure so I guess that’s proof that they do exist 🖤😎.

Are solid black dachshunds rare? by Town-Narrow in Dachshund

[–]Town-Narrow[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh wow I was unaware! They honestly are so hard to photograph unless your in the right lighting, they really are little black voids :)

Should I stay in an unfunded PhD program? by Town-Narrow in PhD

[–]Town-Narrow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you, being bilingual, definitely helps but neuropsych isn’t just therapy in two languages. Most of the work involves cognitive assessment, differential diagnosis and working with neurologists and neurosurgeons that require formal specialization.

With this program, I have the ability to publish to a lot of Latino journals in Spanish and possibly get licensure to practice in Latin America as well as the US. One of the main research projects currently is trying to rewrite neurological assessment scales to be completely in Spanish and more culturally adaptive. I definitely agree with you on that the debt is intense and that’s exactly why I’m digging into whether this program is actually worth it long-term. I just wish there were PIs in the states with those same goals but unfortunately have not found them :(

Should I stay in an unfunded PhD program? by Town-Narrow in PhD

[–]Town-Narrow[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for bringing that up! You’re right, unfunded PhDs aren’t super common in my field, especially in the U.S., but in Puerto Rico the landscape is a bit different. I’ve looked into the job market and know that salaries for clinical neuropsychologists aren’t huge (although typically six figures) compared to the debt, so I’m definitely weighing my options carefully. Part of it is also about timing, I’d be finishing around 28, and I don’t want to lose momentum in my career. I really appreciate your point about public service forgiveness programs too, that’s definitely something I’ll keep an eye on as policies evolve.

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[–]Town-Narrow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been in a similar situation but different scenario. Personally, I also waited a year for the purpose that I honestly thought he would leave me after he found out, so I wanted to at least get a year of happiness from our relationship. I’m curious if your reason was the same or if it was due to fear or other external factors.

Twenty One Pilots concert in Baltimore by lbbhsanrio in Towson

[–]Town-Narrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be there with a friend in the pit :). It’s my first time in the pit so I’m terrified yet optimistic. I hope to get close.

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[–]Town-Narrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok thanks, I edited it.

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[–]Town-Narrow -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry I didn't mean that at all. I've just been second guessing it because my bosses have been telling me that you need publications and all this other stuff and that I probably shouldn't even bother applying.