There are a few things you should consider before you decide to move with your adviser. Think about how your personal life will be affected by the change. Do you have a significant other, spouse, or family? Will they be able and willing to move or to stay in a long distance relationship?
Also consider your current adviser relationship status. If you’re considering moving with your adviser, chances are you have a positive relationship with him/her. But if you are not completely satisfied with your relationship, it may be wise to reconsider the move.
Take into account your adviser’s background (is he/she a tenured professor who has dealt with moving, has your adviser had students before you who have graduated) and ask your adviser about the terms of your graduation. Will you have to take more courses at the new school that you wouldn’t have had to take if you stayed at Duke? Will you still be able to graduate within your time frame?
The information above is a summary of the information on the 1degreebio Blog. Check the link for more specific information on what to do if your adviser moves schools.
Also consider your current adviser relationship status. If you’re considering moving with your adviser, chances are you have a positive relationship with him/her. But if you are not completely satisfied with your relationship, it may be wise to reconsider the move.
Take into account your adviser’s background (is he/she a tenured professor who has dealt with moving, has your adviser had students before you who have graduated) and ask your adviser about the terms of your graduation. Will you have to take more courses at the new school that you wouldn’t have had to take if you stayed at Duke? Will you still be able to graduate within your time frame?
The information above is a summary of the information on the 1degreebio Blog. Check the link for more specific information on what to do if your adviser moves schools.