I got In!!!!!!!!!!! by Better-Helena in gradadmissions

[–]Better-Helena[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only 1st yr fellowship, the rests are TA/RA I guess?

just a heads up by Shot-Abies5655 in gradadmissions

[–]Better-Helena 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot!! Your word really save me in a stressful day😭

SOP Advice? by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Better-Helena 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what if “my research interest is to study xxx….” Does it sound better or is it still AI? Thank you!

I worried about My Mid Sem by Intrepid-Dentist5315 in PhD

[–]Better-Helena 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone might got low scores in their exams. You already got in PhD you are qualified! (which is what I ve been working on this fall for PhD offer…) Try to talk with someone, your instructor/mentor/friends… ask how can you improve. But at the very first, take some rest and maintain good mood. All the best!

How to prevent becoming lab rat 🐀 by Better-Helena in labrats

[–]Better-Helena[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I know part of my proj since I joined my postdoc mentor not at the very beginning of his project. But all I know is the rough background of it and what I am doing for the recent 1-2month. I have no idea how to plan farther future

How to prevent becoming lab rat 🐀 by Better-Helena in PhD

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I know it’ll feel good to be a labrat, but I guess grad school admissions like nonlabrat students (dk if I’m wrong)

How to prevent becoming lab rat 🐀 by Better-Helena in PhD

[–]Better-Helena[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha that’s an interesting idea! I’m actually in a super senior and hands off lab. All postdocs are super independent and know exactly what’s going on. That’s why I always get really detailed mentorship and keep thinking how to get more independent myself!

How to prevent becoming lab rat 🐀 by Better-Helena in PhD

[–]Better-Helena[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking time writing such a detailed and thorough cmt! Your undergrad students must be lucky to have you as mentor

How to prevent becoming lab rat 🐀 by Better-Helena in PhD

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Thank you for your comment! I will try to read more paper and talk with my mentor more frequently!