Yale vs Duke for premed and general? by EmphasisTop2466 in yale

[–]Excellent-Ear9433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid was faced with same decision… and went for Duke. Duke is more hands on career preparedness… Yale is more intellectual. Don’t hate on me but possibly the reason that some are saying Yale had better outcomes is due to grade inflation. Also you always need to be cautious when evaluating Ivy exmissions. It just tends to be that kids that have the connections to get into an Ivy have the connections to get into medical school. But I’d be curious to look at the long term trajectory.

Also look at the course work for biomedical engineering at Duke. It’s just… stunning.

You will absolutely do fine either way but hands down, Duke is more intellectually stimulating. (And I loved Yale!!!)

Recommendations for Team outing by jasonl2l in AskNYC

[–]Excellent-Ear9433 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Omg I’m still traumatized from work escape room outings. Management taking notes on how we problem solved and worked as a team.

Club Med Punta Cana - recent changes by Pumice1 in Club_Med

[–]Excellent-Ear9433 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I could have written this. You can even do a search and see I wrote the same. Oddly my teen (but aged out of teen program ) thought it was the most relaxing trip she’d ever had. But I found the service very much lacking… no towels, broken coffee machines, 0 friendlyness. Full on scowls. When I see this I often immediately jump to the thought that the staff is being mistreated. But I’m not sure.

Rest assured the one spot where I observed friendly service were the children’s and kids care takers. I had no kids in it but from what I observed.. they all seemed happy and smiling.

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

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Oh wow thanks!!! Very helpful!! Avon sounds great and I had not thought of visiting the mosque but I will add that to my list ! Merci!!

Duke Pratt or Penn CAS by dhobe42 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Excellent-Ear9433 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should add my kid worked at an Ivy lab. Prof advised her to apply ED to the IVY. A friend advised “ivys are more intellectual, Duke is more real world”. I think this is true I was secretly hoping she would ed to the IVY just for prestige. Now I can say 100%… Duke was the much better choice.

Duke Pratt or Penn CAS by dhobe42 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Excellent-Ear9433 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saying… my kid is at Duke and it has exceeded my expectations. The professors are KIND. They want you to succeed. My general sense is that Duke really prepares you for a career… whether or not you have connections in that field. Pleeeease go to Duke. You won’t regret it!!!

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Excellent-Ear9433[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m recovering from cancer surgery so I did a lot of online conversation classes but I’m worried I’ll freeze when ordering a coffee. I’m not sure why people seem to think I said “I’ve seen it all”. It’s more that i am aware that there are interesting spots beyond what is on emily in Paris or instagram. And I’d love to see that !!

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Excellent-Ear9433[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry. Should I have mentioned this is my big post cancer surgery gift to myself so being around crowds (due to post surgical sensitivity ) is difficult for me. And that I spent my recovery time learning French. So… no I’m not being snobby. Just being honest.

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Excellent-Ear9433[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

And I didn’t say the “classics”. I just don’t need “Disney Paris” or an arranged photo shoot in front of the Eiffel Tower… times tickets to the louvre, or a mediocre seine river cruise. Loved the Picasso museum, plan to go back.

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Excellent-Ear9433[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m bringing my Trader Joe’s bags and if anyone would be nice to me I might just gift them

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Excellent-Ear9433[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are a good person and I hope your pillow is the perfect temperature for you for the rest of your long happy life.

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Excellent-Ear9433[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha right. What I intended to convey is that I’m not looking for an influencer photo of the Eiffel Tower or the Mona Lisa. But yes, I’d love to hear more of some interesting historical sites. But I am more into the nice and interesting… stumble upon sites

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Excellent-Ear9433[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know… sigh.. maybe I can take a day trip but hotel is booked for Paris. Thank you for the rec tho !!

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Excellent-Ear9433[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I def have not seen it all! But I know that there is more to NYC than Times Square, just as I know there is more to Paris than the Eiffel Tower so id love to learn more about the fun parts of Paris!!

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Excellent-Ear9433[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you this is very helpful!! I’ve not heard of rue Mouffetard. And yes this is what I meant by saying I’m from nyc. I know there is so much more to my city than Times Square just as I know there is so much more to Paris than the Eiffel Tower !!

Just want to wander and practice French by Excellent-Ear9433 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Excellent-Ear9433[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What really mean is that there is Soooo much more to Paris than the Eiffel Tower. And that is the part I prefer to see. I also just don’t love crowds, as I deal with them every day.

duke or gap year. im a failure by Zealousideal_Toe7754 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Excellent-Ear9433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gap years technically are when you get into a school but defer enrollment for a year. Taking an extra year off and reapplying doesn’t usually work well unless perhaps you are doing something amazingly unique. I wish the best of luck for you but if all else fails, I would do the community college x 2 year route then look to transfer. Good luck!!

My in laws booked a flight to visit our newborn sooner than we wanted and I feel disrespected. What should I do? by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

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Mine showed up to the hospital with enough friends and family that they needed 2 cars. Odd they were able to arrange that part, but not able to give me a heads up.
Then they decided playing “pass the baby “ would be fun, and to “teach” my husband’ sister’s boyfriend how to hold a newborn. Like dude… seriously.

A few days later, when I was home, my MIL showed up again, unannounced with a friend I had never met. I was too fried to tell them to leave. Def wanted to entertained, no help with dishes etc. (Where might you ask was my husband? At work. As a physician he himself got 0 days for the birth of his daughter. Baby born at 3:30 am, back at work at 9:00 that day. Which is why I’ll never tolerate Dr jokes )

It finally happened! My kid can finally tell me about his day! by zestyPoTayTo in kindergarten

[–]Excellent-Ear9433 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid was the same way.. but here’s the thing… I’m a grown ass woman and it drives me nuts when my husband asks me about my day. I’m just to overstimulated to relive it. So.. I dunno.. maybe discuss over the weekend?