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I live in a third world country where I have no chance of getting into good graduate schools in my country for MS CS which are tickets to US Ph.D programs. I am not a perfectionist but other schools have no connections with current research community or professors there have no idea how to write a recommendation letter.

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Working full time, no chance to relocate to other city or job. I always get a biased approach from professors here when I approach for collaboration as an outsider. Impossible to get into their MS programs for me so I have no chance for getting some research experience or any recommendation letters.

What should I do ? I am continuously doing self study on some topics but biased approach and discrimination in my country gives me no chance. I have started to think of completely burning all my books and other stuff because all my efforts are useless going nowhere purely based on where I live.

Do you have any suggestions? Is there a way to find a professor outside this system lacking funding or student, with whom I can work remotely? I can work for free if it comes down to it.

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  • I down voted this question because no chance to relocate to other city or job and I can work for free do not add up.
    – Nobody
    Commented Jul 10, 2013 at 10:10
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    People might have personal reasons for not having a chance to relocate, such as a family.
    – Federico Poloni
    Commented Jul 10, 2013 at 10:14
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    @xepebo Would you care to explain why it is impossible to get into the MS programs in your place?
    – Nobody
    Commented Jul 10, 2013 at 11:44
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    Whatever you decide, please do not burn the books. Sell them, give them away - just don't burn them.
    – Bitwise
    Commented Jul 10, 2013 at 14:31
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    ...better yet, scan them and then burn them.
    – JeffE
    Commented Jul 10, 2013 at 18:34

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This is an outside possibility, but, have you considered enrolling as an external student at an overseas university?

Admittedly, I am not sure of US universities, but ones here in Australia often have a large proportion of external students - with delivery given online and/or by post (usually the former). An example is the university I am enrolled in (in Queensland) - I completed my MSc while I lived in Tokyo, Japan.

Just wanted to add - don't burn the books and especially don't give up (but understand the feeling, albeit from a different viewpoint). I commend you on your self-discipline and determination - these traits will hold you in good stead when you find your path.

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