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To respond to JC Ottem's response that got 11 upvotes in the question's comments section:

At most universities these days you do not have an adviser when still in class work. This comes from someone who is in the midst of it and has many friends in the midst of it. So, that's a harsh one line statement you made to someone looking for valuable advice.

Edit: at most universities ... in the united states
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To respond to JC Ottem's response that got 11 upvotes in the question's comments section:

At most universities these days you do not have an adviser when still in class work. This comes from someone who is in the midst of it and has many friends in the midst of it. So, that's a harsh one line statement you made to someone looking for valuable advice.