<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I am a second year graduate student in Electrical Engineering with focus in RF/Analog Electronics. Next semester, I need three courses to graduate. I am planning to take one research project (in field of RF electronics) and two courses. I have been offered a project by professor in FPGA design since I did very well in his course. I am thinking about ditching a course and want to take two research project and one course in my last semester.
I definitely certain that I will be taking a research project in RF electronics and course in RFIC design. I am not sure if I should the second research project or just take a course.</p>
<p>FPGA topic is really tempting (I know this because I have some experience with FPGA programming). I am have couple of thoughts at this time so need some advice on narrowing it down.
- I want to take second research to make the most of out of graduate school experience. I think I will learn more my doing something hands-on instead of taking a course. Even though it is little off from my concentration, it will help me diversify my experience in hardware design.</p>
<p>-At same time I am thinking that handling two research project might be a little too much. From my experience in doing research as an undergrad, research is totally different than taking course because you are constantly thinking about it.</p>
<p>Please advice me on what path can I take.
Thank you.</p>