EconGradStudent

Former PhD student (Failed prelims). This account is no longer in use, but checked out my pinned post for my thoughts on prelims or older posts for ramblings.

[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

A little advice for new econ graduate students from someone who just went through first year and did not make it. Here are the things I wish I had done:

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[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

Econ and Econ of education will always be a passion of mine, but failing out of the PhD program has not been the end of the world. You’ll find new passions and new desires. I wish everyone the best.

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[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

I thought I’d give an update since it’s been almost two years. I am happily working a private sector job with a good salary, good boss, and interesting questions. I have no idea what my end goal is, it probably won’t be a repeat PhD, but that’s okay. As long as I’m happy.

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[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

Thanks to everyone that helped me during my first year and kept Twitter a fun and exciting place. I’ll be following you guys on a personal account real soon.

Thanks everyone!
-EconGradStudent

[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

Today was potentially the last day of class for the rest of my life (assuming I don’t go back for PhD attempt #2). It’s kind of a crazy surreal feeling to be moving out of this stage of my life.
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[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

I thought failing my PhD qualifier last year would be one of the more difficult and confusing times of my life.
However, trying to navigate the job market during Covid-19 after finishing my masters degree is shaping up to be equally as confusing and difficult.

[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

@elben Good luck @elben !!

[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

If you ever want more advice, tips, or “do-nots”, then do not hesitate to reach out. This advice was directed more towards the under-prepared student, but that comes as a function of my experience. Best of luck to you all.

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[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

A little advice for new econ graduate students from someone who just went through first year and did not make it. Here are the things I wish I had done:

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[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

I wanted nothing more than to pass my qualifiers. This is what I was (and still am) in love with and wanted to pursue with the rest of my life. However, it wasn’t in the cards for me. I know what its like to struggle, get frustrated, and cry throughout first year.

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[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

@joshua_c_hall Your DMs are not open. Feel free to DM me.

[EconGradStudent @grad_econ]

I did not end up passing all of my retakes. I’m devastated that an exam keeps me from pursuing research with faculty I admire and grad students that are (almost) all amazing.

Thanks to everyone for the advice this last year. It truly helped make the first year experience easier.