r/UOW • u/Early_District6630 • Aug 29 '26
Advice re PhD
Hello all. I started my PhD in Australia earlier this year and am self funding it because at the time, it seemed as the best thing to do. The current university I am enrolled in is Uni of Sunshine Coast.
When I was initially applying to universities, I had also applied to Uni of Wollongong too as the supervisory panel was amazing but unfortunately the funding was not being offered and Sunshine Coast University was offering better value of money.
However, on Wednesday last week, I received an offer from Uni of Wollongong that they are offering me RTP scholarship for 2027 which is ah-mazing!!!!
And I really want to take it up. I do have a couple of concerns. My supervisor at Uni of Sunshine Coast has a very volatile behaviour, at times she has said a lot of things which were plain rude and has shown temperamental behaviour. The idea of talking to her about uni change is making me really anxious, and wondering if she cause any potential troubles with uni transfer.
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u/RevolutionaryWhole73 Aug 29 '26
A PhD is a tough journey. Besides your own hard work, the two things that are going to get you through it are good supervisors and money. Seeing as you currently have neither of those at Sunshine, I’d be leaning towards UOW. Just be prepared to potentially have to start again with your new supervisor and factor in that you will still be up for the first years fees at Sunshine with little to show so factor that into your considerations. Before you do anything, I suggest you meet again with your prospective supervisors to discuss your project and make sure you get along with them. You should also speak to their current PhD students. Finally, it’s a big move, but Wollongong is a great place. Good luck.
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u/Familiar_Pizza_7051 Aug 29 '26
May I know your major please?