I am a cross-disciplinary student. I majored in Internet of Things Engineering in my undergraduate stage, but I learned it in a mess. Now I have been admitted to a graduate program in materials science through examinations. The research direction of my supervisor is C/C composite materials, specifically working on ultra-high temperature ceramic (UHTCs) coatings, mainly coatings. In China, newly enrolled graduate students need to take one year of theoretical courses first. However, I know that if I want to become an outstanding person and pursue a Ph.D., this is completely insufficient. So, I would like to ask all the experts, if I want to pursue a Ph.D., what should I do?Or if I want to become an outstanding person during my graduate studies, what should I do? What level should I reach at which stage? Graduate studies in China last for three years. What should I learn and be exposed to in each year? My supervisor is too busy to guide me properly. I have already started reading relevant literature, but my research direction has not been determined yet. What should I do? I am very confused. In Chinese forums, there are many advertisements. Do I have to choose to pursue a Ph.D.? I really want to, but many of my peers have already started making money and I am a bit envious. How can I adjust my mindset? Or can you tell me if pursuing a Ph.D. will have a great return?Please give me more advice. Also, experts in the field of C/C composite coatings, please give me more advice. I will definitely adopt them! Please answer actively. I will read each one and remember them in my heart one by one.