Saturday, July 01, 2006

To Go or Not to Go?

I finally got a chance to talk with CY about transfering to Social Psychology. The situation might not be that bad. I thought that i might need to add at least one more year if i switch, but in fact it is not necessary. If i work very hard and if publication record is not a concern (e.g., going back to Hong Kong for jobs), it is indeed possible to finish it within the four-year timeframe.

And the timing is good too. CY has not been recruiting students for three years and he is planning to get new student soon. Probably he will admit me if i apply.

But i really need to think about WHY? I cannot deny that part of the reason is my sentiment towards my department. The past year was full of dissapointing incidents. I do not agree with them on many of their perspectives. I do not even agree with them on their view of academia.

Change is not easy. I have been in business since my undergrad years. These six years, to an extent, have built up my instinct in this area. Am i be able to be a psychologist? Am i be able to take up psychology as major rather than a supporting area?

I am at a crossroad now. The status quo is always easy to maintain. But is it something i really want?


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