Lots of competition Generally speaking, if you go to the US to study sociology, it takes perhaps six or seven years to get a PhD. By studying in Taiwan, you enjoy the advantages of lower tuition and a strict time limit on the number of years allowed for your program.
爭食者眾一般來說，赴美國念社會學，平均要六、七年才能拿到博士，在國內深造，則具有修業年限短、學費便宜等「利多」。