Grad School Gloom???

[NbyNW]

One thing to consider is that while you might know what you want to do, you might not be in the best place to achieve that.

I changed schools twice on the way to my graduate degree -- was miserable at my first school (but I learned a lot, so it wasn't a complete waste), then followed DH for geographical reasons to a school that could only offer me a second bachelor's degree, then moved again for DH's career to Seattle, where the department was a MUCH better fit for me.

A few people along the way tried to convince me that I might consider changing directions. The were only partially right.

Be true to yourself, and surround yourself with a strong support network!

[polly4711]

Thank you for the overwhelming support!!! This is why I love TE!!!

This last week has been quite the contrast of the previous week. I was able to focus more of my time on the research and was reminded of the hard work is worth it. My professor and I were joking around and he made the comment that I am not going to take any more of the thermal sciences (the classes that kill me)! which is fantastic. He is going to try to petition my degree plan so that I can take classes that are more relevant to my interests!

Thank you all for everything! I will remember your words of advice during my next slump (I'm sure that it will come around sometime)