Hello! I’m Kelly Jones and I examine Supplies Science and Engineering. I’m at the moment learning overseas at Denmark Technical College (DTU) in Copenhagen.
Research overseas has vastly modified my outlook on my skilled future. In the beginning, I’m going to enter my final 12 months at Drexel this coming fall. Because of this it’s nearly time to use to graduate college, for which I’ve been closely considering. For fairly some time, I’ve been contemplating pursuing a PhD, however I’ve been not sure whether or not I wish to enter the business instantly or first get hold of a PhD in order that I can conduct R&D for a corporation sooner or later. Beforehand, I used to be not sure of how lengthy the PhD would take, and I desired to safe a full-time job rapidly. I knew {that a} PhD was in all probability obligatory for my profession objectives of working in R&D, however I didn’t wish to keep at school for lots longer.
Ever since coming to Europe and seeing the life-style that individuals reside, I’m rather more open to taking the time to get a PhD. I now have a larger appreciation for taking life slower and having fun with the little issues, reminiscent of a morning espresso and time with associates. For instance, the tradition of sitting and speaking with associates for hours at eating places and cafes is ever current in Europe. Folks giggle and chat, and don’t fear in regards to the time passing. Seeing this has made me understand that I don’t must rush into working simply to have a job. Relatively, I ought to take my time and benefit from the small issues and training alongside the way in which. All through my time at Drexel, I had such a full schedule and was at all times taking part in actions, so taking life slower and having extra time are unfamiliar issues to me.
I spotted that taking the time to finish a PhD will assist me obtain my profession objectives, and that my worry that it will take away time from my general profession was unfounded. This shall be extra so true, particularly if I get my PhD at a European college. I’ve actually loved the lifestyle in Denmark and, extra typically, in Europe, so I might be completely happy dwelling there for longer. Moreover, the alternatives in renewable vitality are being prioritized in Europe. Particularly at DTU, hydrogen gasoline cells and e-fuels reminiscent of methanol and ammonia are being closely invested in.
Granted, I do know that I can have a slower life-style with an business job, however I spotted that to in the end do what I would like sooner or later, a PhD could be wanted. Earlier than, I used to be merely anxious in regards to the time it will take to get one and keep at school, so I used to be not sure of my choice. Now, I understand that I ought to admire taking the time to be taught extra and never rush into business work.
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