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Scenario

When your advisor says your research dreams are too big

My advisor told me my research question is too ambitious for a PhD but it's the only work that feels meaningful to me and I don't know if I should compromise my intellectual curiosity to graduate.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The tension between practical constraints and authentic intellectual pursuit tests commitment to one's calling.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Science — Physical & Social Sciences?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.