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Which of the following best describes the author's experience pursuing a PhD in Islamic Studies in the West?
Which of the following best describes the author's experience pursuing a PhD in Islamic Studies in the West?
- The author is gaining significant professional success while pursuing their PhD.
- The author faces challenges in explaining their choice to pursue a PhD to others. (correct)
- The author finds it easy to balance their studies and personal life.
- The author is struggling to find support for their studies.
What is one of the reasons the author gives for still being in school?
What is one of the reasons the author gives for still being in school?
- The author wants to gain high-profile promotions.
- The author is financially supported by their family.
- The author loves to learn. (correct)
- The author is building innovative technology companies.
What is one achievement of the author's undergraduate classmates?
What is one achievement of the author's undergraduate classmates?
- They have built innovative technology companies.
- They have become billionaires. (correct)
- They have become pioneers in the digital currency space.
- They have obtained high-profile promotions.
What does the author find challenging about answering questions regarding their choice to pursue a PhD?
What does the author find challenging about answering questions regarding their choice to pursue a PhD?
What is the author's perception of how others view education?
What is the author's perception of how others view education?