A professor once told me that pursuing a PhD can extend one's youth. As I became more acquainted with this way of life, I saw where that comment came from. Throughout my academic path, I understood that the PhD life is a perpetual process of inquiry and discovery, resulting in both delight and disappointment, much like when you're a kid. The difference is that you can't truly shape your childhood to be as joyful as you want it to be, but your PhD "extended childhood" is entirely under your hands. So, in order to assist you in locating a PhD program that is a good fit for you.