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I have a positive and collaborative relationship with both professors and classmates.

I have some connections, but I often feel isolated or misunderstood.

I keep to myself and don't actively seek relationships in my program.

I struggle to connect with professors and classmates, leading to a negative experience.

I don't see significant benefits in completing the program.

I think the benefits are minimal, and it's not worth the effort.

I believe it will open up excellent career opportunities and enhance my knowledge.

I'm unsure about the benefits, but I hope it will lead to a better future.

I experience manageable stress and feel motivated to overcome challenges.

I often feel stressed, leading to occasional doubts about my decision.

I don't feel particularly stressed, but I'm also not deeply invested in my studies.

I am constantly overwhelmed and stressed, making it difficult to focus.

I manage to maintain a healthy balance between my personal life and academic responsibilities.

It's challenging to find a balance, and my personal life often takes a back seat.

I prioritize my personal life over my graduate studies, leading to academic challenges.

My personal life is completely overshadowed by the demands of graduate school.

I am very satisfied and feel a sense of belonging within the academic community.

I am somewhat satisfied, but there are aspects of the environment that could be improved.

I am indifferent to the program's culture; it doesn't significantly impact my experience.

I am dissatisfied and feel disconnected from the program's culture.

I am extremely passionate about my field of study and find the subject matter deeply fulfilling.

I have a moderate level of interest, but I don't feel a strong passion for the subject.

I have lost interest and passion for the subject, which contributes to my dissatisfaction.

I am indifferent to the subject, and it doesn't evoke a strong emotional response.

I am financially stable, and my decision to continue or drop out is not driven by financial concerns.

I have some financial challenges, but they do not dominate my decision-making process.

Financial considerations play a significant role in my decision, but they are not the sole factor.

I am facing severe financial difficulties that strongly influence my decision to continue or drop out.

I have open and constructive communication with my advisor, seeking guidance when needed.

I communicate with my advisor, but there are aspects I hesitate to discuss due to fear or uncertainty.

I rarely communicate with my advisor and prefer to handle challenges independently.

I feel uncomfortable reaching out to my advisor and prefer to keep my struggles to myself.

I am financially stable, and my decision to continue or drop out is not driven by financial concerns.

I have some financial challenges, but they do not dominate my decision-making process.

Financial considerations play a significant role in my decision, but they are not the sole factor.

I am facing severe financial difficulties that strongly influence my decision to continue or drop out.