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		mr_mitm on Jan 12, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Illustrated Guide to a PhD You got it backwards. You need to push the boundaries to get a PhD.

amelius on Jan 12, 2025 | [–]

Push the boundaries but not actually move them.

Over2Chars on Jan 12, 2025 | | [–]

LOL. Hey!

brulard on Jan 12, 2025 | | [–]

Maybe at the worlds best universities. For sure not at an average one.

bdangubic on Jan 12, 2025 | [–]

you should read some PhD dissertations outside of top schools /s :)

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