Math, Science Popular Until Students Realize They’re Hard

Re:Math, Science Popular Until Students Realize They’re Hard by Osmium on Tuesday July 09, 2013 @07:40PM (#6016446)

Really? I know someone who got a PhD position by doing just that. Talking to a professor directly seems like a great idea as long you're sure you're not wasting their time (i.e. that you're a suitable candidate).

Even if you don't get the position, there's still a lot of value to be had from a conversation (for both parties).

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Re:Math, Science Popular Until Students Realize They’re Hard by gems on Tuesday July 09, 2013 @08:01PM (#6016521)

Off the top of my head I can come up with 3 professors at my school who say that on their home page.

My perspective may be too cynical though.

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Re:Math, Science Popular Until Students Realize They’re Hard by lmm on Wednesday July 10, 2013 @02:42AM (#6017860)

Or not cynical enough. They no doubt say that because it's expected, and/or because they don't want to be contacted by thousands of hopefuls. It doesn't mean it's true.

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