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Why I decided to quit my PhD?

My journey from enthusiastic PhD student to making the difficult decision to leave academia was filled with unexpected challenges. What began as an exciting opportunity between two prestigious labs—INRIA and LSCE—gradually transformed into a struggle with data availability, lack of guidance, and misaligned expectations. After two years of navigating between theoretical demands and practical engineering challenges, I realized that my path lay elsewhere. This reflection explores the realities of academic research, the importance of clear supervision, and the courage required to change course when something isn't working...

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