This is an interesting article, but I feel like it only vaguely addresses the root of the problem of grad school in the US(in my opinion). The root problem is t

This is an interesting article, but I feel like it only vaguely addresses the root of the problem of grad school in the US(in my opinion). The root problem is that your grad school experience is highly dependent on what university you go to and who your advisor is. I recently finished my PhD in physics from a top university earlier this year. During my time there, I was paid enough to live comfortably (~35k/year) and had amazing free health care. My advisor was great for the most part, and I had amazing opportunities and experiences that I would not have had otherwise. On the otherhand, there are other grad students who have terrible advisors and/or at institutions with less resources and opportunities.