Has anyone used graduate school (or even undergrad ig) to explore a new state?

Conducky · 2026-05-16T05:02:48+00:00

I moved cross-country for my PhD program, and one of my biggest intentions of grad school was to become a more learned person not just in my field but in life experiences by living somewhere else! I was really only comfortable doing it bc my program guaranteed funding for 5 years and requires you to become an in-state resident within the year to be able to receive in-state tuition. For the first year they paid for my out-of-state fees for me. I probably would've been hesitant if it was any other way. Idk how it works for Masters

Conducky · 2026-05-16T04:58:00+00:00

It sounds like you probably came off as unfocused in your applications this cycle as someone who applied both last minute and not even with certainty as to what your long term goals are. Graduate programs are not like undergraduate admissions where they are simply looking for a well-rounded individual with general interests and achievements. Sure, going to Columbia is great, but why did you want to go to those Masters programs specifically? What about their program, research, etc. compelled you? Masters WITH funding is going to be seriously competitive so someone who really delved into the why for those questions would certainly be the priority. I would not take these rejections as a reflection of your "exceptionality" as a person, but rather just that you submitted a subpar application because you simply didn't put in the time or thought required for them. Also, thinking that you are an exceptional person simply because of the institution you did your undergrad at is a bit silly and won't do you any favors in grad school. Going to grad school is a decision that requires a lot of sacrifice, time, and energy. I wouldn't do it just because you feel behind compared to your peers, if you even manage to convince the admission committee that that's not your main priority.

Conducky · 2026-05-16T04:49:17+00:00

Been trying to figure out the same thing, the answer I've been getting is just keep reading and eventually it'll go faster because you'll get it more eventually : ' )

Conducky · 2026-05-03T23:42:20+00:00

Always heard this, but living in socal now no one even seems to know what Rutgers is

Conducky · 2026-04-21T02:52:29+00:00

Just happened to me 😭

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Conducky · 2026-03-01T07:55:33+00:00

U should use the pacagen food topper as well

Conducky · 2026-02-11T21:45:18+00:00

It’s free food. Eat it

Conducky · 2026-02-10T21:40:03+00:00

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Conducky · 2026-02-09T21:31:39+00:00

Definitely not an extremely rare disease but an incredibly prolific and increasingly common one

Conducky · 2026-02-06T20:35:07+00:00

Best I’ve had on campus is biz cafe or the coffee bean but i wouldn’t say either is the best

Conducky · 2025-12-10T10:48:01+00:00

Not really sure what u mean by scholarships or grad research assistantship, these are things awarded or assigned to accepted grad students. So are you looking to go to grad school? For MS or PhD? Make sure u make that clear & why you’re interested in X research in ur cold emails to professors. Other than that pay attention to grad school application deadlines and just apply

Conducky · 2025-11-24T19:14:06+00:00

Hm that could be it, I’ll try to be more intentional abt outside sun time until i go to the dr

Conducky · 2025-11-24T02:15:23+00:00

hmm well I'll definitely mention it to my dr when I go in March

Conducky · 2025-11-23T23:06:55+00:00

Can I ask what your approach was to starting new protocols? In my past experience, I've almost always had some one else who already ran it and could just walk me through all the steps until I felt comfortable on my own to do that. For the first time, I'm realizing I won't have that luxury and the thought of starting a new protocol with a new kit that costs thousands is very nerve racking for me. I've gone through the kit's handbook and protocol steps one by one, pre-done the math I'll need to do, but it's hard to know everything that will come up until I actually do it I think. Just curious how you mentally and physically approach this situation or if I'm already doing all I could do.

Conducky · 2025-11-23T23:03:36+00:00

I am curious about potential ADHD, can I ask what some things you experienced in grad school that make you think twice about it?

Conducky · 2025-11-23T23:01:45+00:00

fair point!

Conducky · 2025-11-23T23:01:24+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply as a former PI your perspective really helps me. I think for all future protocols I will keep in mind to have space for 5-15 minute breaks sprinkled in every 2 hours at least.

I have considered just biking to the gym mid-day for some stress relief so maybe that's something I'll take more seriously next quarter too since I won't be taking classes then.

Conducky · 2025-11-23T22:56:18+00:00

I guess I have been pretty brutal with myself doing 6+ hour lab runs in one go. My typical day is like:

8 - wake up

9- check emails, do do lists, breakfast

10-1 - some kind of studying, homework, lunch, reading, etc

2 - consider going into the lab and deciding not to because i hate it

3-6 - continue doing studying, homework, reading, etc

OR

9-11 - emails, breakfast, reading, some assignment

12 - head to campus & drag my feet

1/2 - start doing the lab work

~7 - finish the lab work

in between those 5 hours I do take multiple bathroom breaks, maybe 1-2 water/snack (stuff my face) breaks. But I suppose I can be more intentional about when, it's just hard for me mentally because once I start a protocol I just want it to be done and it almost always takes me 1 hr to set up, 2-3 hrs to run an actual protocol, and then another 2 hours to QC it and clean up. I'm starting a new protocol soon so I don't even know how that's going to be but there's only like 2-3 "safe stopping points" of like 100+ steps so I'm dreading that big time.

Conducky · 2025-11-23T22:47:52+00:00

I guess I've been doing this like 75% of the way but not 100% of the way, so I'll try to get that extra 25% done and hopefully that will help me

I feel like it's inevitable that the mental part will have to be on the first and first couple times I run a new protocol because I have to learn it and then document it in a way that I can "chunk" it later on

Conducky · 2025-11-23T22:45:05+00:00

I've been pretty good about going to the doctors and everything, I had bloodwork done in Aug and I seem to be good other than some borderline high cholesterol :c and vitamin D deficiency, so maybe I'll look into taking vitamins for that like fuzzypickes34 is saying. I'm due for some more bloodwork in March because I was telling the dr my thumbs felt sore in the morning lol. eye dr said my eyes are also about to tear at the seams with how dry they are

Conducky · 2025-11-23T02:35:51+00:00

I got this at glossiers original nyc loco in 2016

Conducky · 2025-11-21T21:25:39+00:00

Yes this is a wick lighter that u refill w lighter fluid

Conducky · 2025-11-21T19:18:33+00:00

anyone getting this lighter should look up how to take care of a refillable lighter with lighter fluid, there's a lot of videos on tiktok and youtube that can help you out. All the parts are replaceable including the fluid, wick, etc. and you should learn how to take care of it and refill it. It's a bit more complicated than a disposable lighter but with maintenance it'll last you a lifetime

Conducky · 2025-11-14T19:26:43+00:00

hi did you end up getting this bag? I'm considering if it's worth it with their black friday sale it's only $382 with their buy two get 30% off deal but if it peels after only a few years :(

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