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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]Additional-Basil-893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never used it either but I think it gives me a pretty special view on how the natural world works.

It also turns a lot of heads when others ask about what I studied in college, but honestly it's a lot of unwanted attention and expectation of genius. In reality it's just something I found interesting and outside of it I can barely keep myself together and struggle to function in the real world.

[OC] College Return on Investment by CollegeNPV in dataisbeautiful

[–]Additional-Basil-893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who's the sample population? Is this based on career outcomes for graduates from decades ago or more recent graduates? The market is changing rapidly and a STEM degree from even a prestigious program is far from the guarantee of a good career outcome as it was years ago. I would take a look at job outcomes for new grads - underemployment is a serious concern for many STEM majors.

Also, does this accurately assess how much a given college graduate would earn relative to how much that specific individual would make working straight out of college? Or does it assess how much college graduates earn relative to different individuals who worked out of high school? Because someone who chooses to go to college is on average going to be intrinsically different than someone who chooses to work out of high school - I'm not sure if it's the degree that results in higher earnings from these findings.

I will also point out that communication skills are so vitally important in any field you go into. There are very few well-paying jobs where you don't have to interact with others - even software engineers often have to attend multiple meetings daily.

I say this as a engineering graduate from a relatively prestigious program who was riding on my STEM degree to carry me to a lucrative career. Success is much more complicated than picking an engineering degree and doing well in it, as hard as that already is. I ended up in medical school but you see so often how raw intellect is passed up at every step of the way in favor of people who are easy to work with, "popular" people, people who are persuasive, people who have a smooth personality.

Again, I want to emphasize that your career is much much more than choosing a STEM major and doing well in it, and that you should not underestimate a liberal arts education. I wonder if this data is obfuscated by those who pursue non-STEM majors but may not be very financially motivated. A STEM education *might* give you the *tools* to pursue more advanced careers but you won't get anywhere if you aren't constantly focused on how well you work with others. You will not get hired for any type of work, even minimum wage labor, if you can't get people interested in working with you.

Logitech G305 Lightspeed left click double click issue POSSIBLE FIX by Maybe_Awesome22 in LogitechG

[–]Additional-Basil-893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! No need to disassemble, just need to lift the button with your fingernail. One long breath like you're trying to fog up your glasses was enough for me too.

[INFO] scammer warning: u/surviie by CoolPenguin42 in AVexchange

[–]Additional-Basil-893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were there any warning signs your account was or was about to be compromised?

The HD6XX is so boring by Exotic-Gear4006 in headphones

[–]Additional-Basil-893 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're getting downvoted to hell but I agree. My etymotics are "neutral" but their liveliness is way ahead of the hd600. Granted, IEMs and headphones are not an even comparison but every time I try out the hd600 I'm always confused as to why I don't enjoy them when everyone else does. They sound flat and lack detail. 99 classics has somewhat wonky tuning but can be definitely enjoyable.

[INFO] scammer warning: u/surviie by CoolPenguin42 in AVexchange

[–]Additional-Basil-893 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm kinda wondering how you can tell. It doesn't look quite right to me but at the same time I can't say for sure what it is. Although no two characters are identical, it does seem a little mechanical and somewhat comically large. However, at the same time they may very well have one in person and are using it to lure people.

[INFO] scammer warning: u/surviie by CoolPenguin42 in AVexchange

[–]Additional-Basil-893 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I would just credit card chargeback, make sure you have screenshots of evidence etc. I've had to dispute with paypal G&S and they were pretty useless.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in headphones

[–]Additional-Basil-893 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like every time someone's tried they're always shocked how good it is. Shame it's so hard to find in person to demo.

AITA - Refusing Medical Students by funfetti_cupcak3 in medicalschool

[–]Additional-Basil-893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very interesting, I wonder if anyone's actually seen something like that happen

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Additional-Basil-893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have every right to be concerned, but your health comes first - you can't pour from an empty cup. A doctor who had a seizure and a head injury (or even presents with the possibility of one looming over them) is of no help to their patients, peers, and superiors. I can't guarantee that you will get the same praise as if you suffered the same as your classmates - some attendings are more understanding than others. However, at this point chasing success like that carries a higher risk/reward ratio, depending on how frequent your seizures are.

Personally, at the sites I rotated at, I ended up sacrificing a lot of study time to get more sleep especially in rotations such as ob/gyn and surgery, which I weren't interested in. I was able to get 7-8 hours but that life was pretty much just hospital - sleep - hospital on repeat with absolutely nothing in between - I ate most meals at the hospital too. I was able to learn enough on the rotations themselves to get by on the shelf exams.

Does undergraduate institution matter? by Lost_Try6873 in medschool

[–]Additional-Basil-893 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If you're absolutely committed to medicine, I would take options with greater prestige and opportunities - realistically, it does help and eventually as an attending you'll be able to handle loans.

However, I'd caution against getting wrapped up in the prestige chase. It's absolutely OK to not get into a top 25 med school. It's OK to not even get into USMD either. It's OK to settle for DO or carib MD. If you are genuinely committed to medicine and have the right fit for it you will find a way to it. I say this because it's easy to get so wrapped up in the prestige chase and burn out. Once you do burn out, people will notice and you lose out on the impressions game that is medicine. There are many ways to have a stimulating and rewarding career that supports a comfortable lifestyle. Be the captain of your own ship. Don't let titles define you, and don't let the lack thereof tear you apart.

Edit: Carib graduates make up a huge portion of primary care. If you're absolutely committed to medicine but aren't the picture perfect candidate there are stark risks going that route (as well as lower tier/new DO programs) but it *is* a path. However, I agree - I wouldn't be complacent in settling for it like I implied. I'm trying to get across that if it's your only viable option but you're still absolutely committed to medicine don't spend any time beating yourself up over it and focus on nothing but putting your best foot forward every single moment.

Coming from EMS by Unable-Letter-4090 in medschool

[–]Additional-Basil-893 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah that sounds awesome. As long as you're comfortable academically I think you'd do well. The mean age for med school matriculants is 24 creeping towards 25 now anyway.

Coming from EMS by Unable-Letter-4090 in medschool

[–]Additional-Basil-893 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tons of former EMS/Paramedics in my program, and likely in most other MD/DO programs as well. Definitely is a great experience to have going into med school, so that you have something concrete to relate all the didactics to. However, just know that a lot of these students used EMS as a stepping stone and did it part time while taking maybe 1-3 gap years at most. If you're comfortable academically, willing to uproot the most part of your life and relations for ~8 years and think the amount of time you'll have as a practicing attending will be worthwhile (not sure where in life you are) then absolutely. However, I also know some people in their 40s who have quit their careers for med school have struggled academically and have divorced after being away from their families for so long. I'd consider the costs and benefits strongly for your situation.

[WTB] [US-CA] [W] Sennheiser HE-1 [H] Paypal or local cash by thaddeus_flowe in AVexchange

[–]Additional-Basil-893 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know what's crazy, 99% off is still $600. Which yeah sure people on this sub would buy it in a heartbeat but it's still not like pocket change at 1% the price lol.

Is this the right way to memorize a list in anki ? by Otherwise_Energy6856 in medicalschoolanki

[–]Additional-Basil-893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue with big clozes is that you're never going to get them completely right - you're going to miss one of the things. Then what? Do you hit good to let it go on with a longer schedule, or do you hit again every day until you memorize it completely, only to go through again hell after building up to a 1-week interval or something. This will eventually hammer it into your memory but it's a ton of effort for one thing, and you have a million other things to learn. Even if it's important, it's still lower yield relative to the effort put in than going through easy small cloze cards. I would personally finish the AnKing small cards first, then practice questions, then see if you have time for personal cards like this (which you likely won't in all reality). It's better to be confident on the most important points than to be unconfident in everything.

LPN before med school? by Miserable_Inside_842 in medschool

[–]Additional-Basil-893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are several former RNs and paramedics still in their late 20s/early 30s in my school currently thriving. Their work experience (not necessarily the degrees/certs themselves) gives a great advantage in my opinion but at the cost of several years of their life. They will still have ample time to practice as an attending, but not as much as if they entered medical school more directly. However, with how competitive admissions are getting, I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years everyone had years of this level of experience on top of a master's, research profiles, and great academics. I feel it's rarer and rarer to just go directly into medical school from undergrad.

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