Typical graduate student lifestyle - Graduate Student Researcher UC Riverside Employee Review

4.0
Jan 16, 2017
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Pros

Health ins. included, unionized, other subsidies. UCR is a fairly progressive campus with a diverse student body. As a result, there are quite a few resources and support networks

Cons

Long hours, low pay. You may or may not TA most of your graduate career depending on funding and your mentor. Nothing atypical of most graduate programs.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Great institution serving a diverse student population. Plenty of interesting research labs. Decent benefits.

Cons

Commuter school so traffic and parking can be terrible. Select your PI wisely, and ensure healthy work life balance.

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