Hi 404!
Thanks for your input.
I think I don't really dislike research. I like it, in general terms.
"First identify what bits of the research process you don't like"
That's a very good point!! What I dislike is that it seems to be chaotic at times. I know, I know, it is part of research that you get unexpected results and so on, I know, I know it is part of the fun about it, I know, I know here is where you have to show your creativity, cleverness and determination, I know, I know. But I knew some PhD students who have told me, after 2 years, "Im not sure where it is going or if it makes any sense this path" My point is that I believe supervisors mostly do not do their job!! Ok, you are not a child anymore and you can not expect to be guided all the way. But one thing is to show your capacity and somehting else is to leave a student adrift in a boat in the ocean of knowledge!!

Hi,
Im also in the idea of getting a PhD though not completely sure about it. Recently, I was accepted for a master degree (i already have one). I have a clue of what it entails to get into a PhD. However, I consider that going for PhD is not the answer if you don't know what to do or if you hate your current job. You should not enter on it just trying to get rid of your present circumstances.
Should I go for a PhD?
I guess it depends if you love your topic and doing research.
And here, I have a question.
I like my topic but I do not love research so much. On the other hand, I really love teaching! So my question is if it is still worth to go for PhD considering you like your topic, yo do not like so much research, but you really love teaching??

Thanks!

Hi all
Thanks for advice and comments and jokes
Well, just curious, and, after all, I know different people will like or dislike it. Just wonder if there is someone doing PhD in Oxford in this boards?? Just to hear their impressions and experiences..... What about the city? what about the people? I also worry because I have heard it is really expensive, even more than London, which I do not know?
Thanks anyway for your inputs!

Hi all!

Recently I was accepted for a master program in Oxford, but I plan to continue to PhD. Ok, Im a bit scared about Oxford since, as we know, is one of the top five universities in the world (or is it number one, actually?), so I guess it is going to be very demanding and Im afraid I'm not of the proper caliber to be succesful.

Any one in Oxford? How ist living there? Is it very expensive, just like London? Is it fun? Pros and cons?

Im also scared that students in Oxford might tend to be..... you know, arrogant and competitive and unfriendly as they are studying in one of the best universities in the world. Well I do not know, but I feel a bit impressed...

thanks all!