Challenging and exciting - PhD Graduate Student MIT Employee Review

5.0
Feb 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You learn a ton in this environment, and get to work with inspiring people. It is definitely challenging to get in and perhaps even more challenging to finish the Ph.D. But, if you are grateful/appreciative of being at MIT it is all worth it.

Cons

Some P.I.s can be too busy with their companies, outside involvements (speaking arrangements, book deals, etc.), and departmental responsibilities to have time to properly mentor their graduate students.

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