Doctoral studies have always been a topic of great concern, and Zhang Xuefeng, as a well-known graduate school entrance examination instructor, often persuades people to study for graduate school, but rarely persuades people to study for a doctorate. This has aroused the curiosity and thinking of many people, why doesn't Zhang Xuefeng persuade people to study for a doctorate? Let's analyze the reasons for this.
1.Existing master's degree: Compared with undergraduates, people with master's degrees are more competitive in the job market, regardless of their major, and they can basically find satisfactory jobs after graduating from their master's degree. As a result, many people believe that a master's degree is enough for their career needs and no longer further their education.
2.Have a clear plan for the future: Compared with the confusion of undergraduates, master's students have a clearer understanding of their major and future development direction after completing their graduate studies. As a result, they are more able to choose whether to continue their employment or continue their studies, without much "persuasion" from the outside world.
3.Difficulty and commitment: Compared with master's studies, doctoral studies require more time and effort. Ph.D. students are not only required to complete certain credit requirements, but also need to publish more than two papers in core journals**. Comparatively speaking, the graduation difficulty of master's students is relatively low, and there is almost no situation where they cannot complete their studies.
4.The importance of supervisor selection: There is a big difference between a PhD and a master's degree. Master's degree candidates can obtain relevant information through the Internet and various channels, and have a comprehensive understanding of the situation of the school and major, so as to make decisions. However, doctoral students pay more attention to the choice of supervisor, and the level and style of different supervisors will have different effects on graduate students. Such choices are often very personal, difficult to quantify and uniformly instruct, and even experts like Zhang Xuefeng find it difficult to understand the tutors of various universities and majors across the country.
5.Complex PhD job market: The PhD job market is relatively small and complex compared to master's students. Moreover, the demand for doctoral studies is relatively small, and those who already have a master's degree are no longer confused college students, they will conduct their own research and decision-making, and there is not much need for doctoral guidance.
To sum up, there are five main reasons why Zhang Xuefeng does not discourage people from studying for a PhD: existing master's degree, clear future planning, difficulty and investment in doctoral study, the importance of supervisor selection, and the complex doctoral job market. Studying for a PhD is a process that requires a lot of commitment and perseverance, making an informed choice and understanding the relevant field. As a graduate school entrance examination instructor, Zhang Xuefeng is more willing to provide help and support to students at other stages.
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