Graduate Student at UCSF (DSCB) || Mentoring student to reach Dream Schools || DAAD Scholar || Alumni Yale, LMU Munich, SXC Bombay || President Balshree Award Winner 2013
𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐒 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐱 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐌𝐃𝐛 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞—sure, it might be popular, but that doesn’t mean it’s your cup of tea (or your late-night research obsession). Let’s be honest: #rankings are like glitter—pretty, but they don’t stick to the real substance. Some of the coolest research playgrounds out there, like #ETH Zurich or #MaxPlanck Institutes, don’t even bother with these rankings. If you’re just scrolling through the top 10, you might miss out on a lab where your future #groundbreaking research is waiting to happen! So, before you get starry-eyed over a school’s ranking, ask yourself: Who’s doing the research that makes you geek out? Which labs are making waves in your field? And where can you find that magical combo of #resources, #mentors, and a #community that actually gets your nerdy enthusiasm? Remember, your #PhD isn’t just a fancy title—it’s a full-on adventure. You need the right crew, the right tools, and the right map to make sure you’re not just surviving but thriving. So, ditch the rankings as your only compass and start exploring what really matters. You might just find the perfect place where you can shine, even if it’s not in the top 10. ***I chose #UCSF on top of many #Ivy colleges*** For more laughs, PhD tips, and unconventional wisdom, follow Bivas Nag. #PhDLife #ResearchGoals #BeyondRankings #AcademicAdventure #ChooseWisely #collegeshortlisting
Truer words have never been spoken 👏
Student at Guru Nanak Khalsa College
4moI totally agree!💯 That’s a mistake I did while short listing universities for my masters but fortunately realised it soon and am now working towards a path that best suits me.