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I have two seemingly separate questions that are connected: 1. Are Canadian phD programs in music as good as the ones in the US, especially in terms of job placement? 2. Can you defer phD acceptance and/or take a leave of absence during phD years? 3. Do universities sponsor US work visas? [more inside]
posted by atetrachordofthree on Aug 15, 2010 - 9 answers

I had a rocky experience getting my master's, and am eventually looking at getting a phD. I am worried that having gone to so many schools will reflect poorly on me later in my career. [more inside]
posted by atetrachordofthree on Jul 5, 2010 - 11 answers