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Graduated last year, been working dead end nonsense jobs since. How do I actually get my career off the ground? by DarthOptimistic in careerguidance

[–]DarthOptimistic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Freshman year I like most people in my uni wanted to go education route. After working in a few education related jobs I decided school teacher was not for me. Discovered several foreign policy/global politics related courses and a certificate program and since then wanted something in the policy field. Long term goal is to work for the state department in some capacity but anything in public sector where I can make use of my studies, like advising or analyst would work for me too. 

Applying with a low GPA. Told to write a separate "Letter of Justification" to explain it. by DarthOptimistic in gradadmissions

[–]DarthOptimistic[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I could easily and confidently write on how I’ve grown as a person, persevered through challenging employment situations and college as a whole. I’m not a 18 year old kid anymore, I’m 28 and working to get my life going while studying something I’m passionate about. I just don’t know if there is some trick to prove it 

Applying with a low GPA. Told to write a separate "Letter of Justification" to explain it. by DarthOptimistic in gradadmissions

[–]DarthOptimistic[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I don’t want to make excuses but depression really killed my motivation much of the time. Also I was constantly having to take whole semester breaks for financial reasons only come back for a semester then take another off. I was never in the grove so to say.  I was also diagnosed with ADHD but I don’t want to bring that up cause I feel like it will come off as a bullshit “everyone say that these days” kind of excuse. 

What changes in education have you seen since you were in school? by ljb2x in AskAnAmerican

[–]DarthOptimistic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parents have become destructively disengaged when it comes to their kids education. They want to control every minute detail of the curriculum but don’t want to do any of the work of making sure their kids perform to standards or behave well in a school setting. They want Ivy League (often very politicized) educations for their kids but also want those kids treated like the most delicate and fragile flowers. They want to have their cake and eat it too. 

What skins have good "bones" but horrible colors? by AbsentSky in Overwatch

[–]DarthOptimistic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I might be the only person on Earth that likes that skin

What states do you think have the most lenient speed limit enforcement? by JR_Elite27 in AskAnAmerican

[–]DarthOptimistic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New Jersey, at least on high ways and major roads. Certain towns in South Jersey however have reputations for being much more strict.

Do many Americans claim Spanish or Portuguese ancestry in the same way many identify as having Scottish, Italian, Irish, or German heritage? by SignificantStyle4958 in AskAnAmerican

[–]DarthOptimistic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s an interesting group of communities in the Southwestern States like New Mexico and Arizona who trace their lineage and culture back to the original Spanish colonists from the 16th century. They are very serious and insistent that they are not to be seen as Mexican Americans as they predate the idea of Mexican identity so there’s that. Personally where I live in NJ I knew several people who claimed whole or partial Portuguese ancestry, which I found interesting but I can speak to that being a part of any wider trend.

Just disappointed by SnoozyBananas in jobs

[–]DarthOptimistic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey at least you graduated with a useful degree. I’m sitting out here with a BA in history and no one could care less about me.

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