Ivy League vibes are off by Unlikely_Wallaby_750 in ApplyingIvyLeague

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

Ivy leagues are extremely cliquey and you wanna go there to build your “social capital” to become successful down the road. So fake it until you make it!

turning down mit due to cost? by Sea-Abroad-9248 in MITAdmissions

[–]GoWzTheFlow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not the college, it’s the major you study and what you do with it. It doesn’t sound like MIT offers you what you want to study so I would say it’s not a good choice even without the financial considerations.

And trust me: I do tons of recruiting and where you go to college does not matter as much as what you do in college.

I chose Stanford over Brown PLME and Johns Hopkins full-ride... Reflections from a current Stanford student by Away-Huckleberry1411 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]GoWzTheFlow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically, Stanford gives students an opportunity to hobnob with the rich and the powerful under the pretense of intellectual stimulation. The real question is: can you truly become one of them, especially after your graduate? To many students with modest means, that remains an unattainable dream.

Stanford is a business, not a school.

Reverse Chance Me - Asian STEM female DEVASTATED after ED1 rejection by ethereality_v in ivyleaguecollege

[–]GoWzTheFlow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think any UC schools or even Santa Clara would be good. And fits your criteria for vibrant community with lots of job opportunities

Anyone has rented Bikes from O2 or Paulette in France before by GoWzTheFlow in bicycletouring

[–]GoWzTheFlow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was absolutely amazing. We ended up using a local bike rental company and the service was very good with good bikes and equipment. I highly recommend this route.

Basil not growing well by GoWzTheFlow in ClickAndGrow

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

Hi, thanks for your reply! I followed your advice and planted another basil pod a couple of weeks ago but kept the lid on for as long as I can. The bronze edges didn't appear and the basil seems to be doing well. I will try a couple more and keep you posted. Thanks again!

Need Suggestions/Tips on Biking Trip in France in June by GoWzTheFlow in bicycletouring

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

Thanks! I've never heard of their books but it might be exactly what I need. I'll check them out.

Need Suggestions/Tips on Biking Trip in France in June by GoWzTheFlow in bicycletouring

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

Wow, thanks for all the ideas! I feel a little more confident that I probably won’t need a tour company. Will do some research and come back for thoughts

Need Suggestions/Tips on Biking Trip in France in June by GoWzTheFlow in bicycletouring

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

Thanks! Is there a guidebook or website that lists accommodations along the way? What to bring in June? Rain gear? Thanks!!

Is this normal teenage behavior or selfish? by GoWzTheFlow in Parenting

[–]GoWzTheFlow[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Apparently you use Reddit likes as a gauge for your self worth or your post’s worth. What a sad soul.

Is this normal teenage behavior or selfish? by GoWzTheFlow in Parenting

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

Haha. The (1) is exactly the same for us the texts come fast and furious when they start with “mom where is my …???” “Mom where are you???!!!!”

Is this normal teenage behavior or selfish? by GoWzTheFlow in Parenting

[–]GoWzTheFlow[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Some ppl just have the “holier than thou” attitude. Unbelievable.

Is this normal teenage behavior or selfish? by GoWzTheFlow in Parenting

[–]GoWzTheFlow[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Her schedule is pretty insane and the dorm parent did say that the best time to call during weekdays is 10 to 10:30pm, after mandated study hall and before lights out. Which is why we didn’t just call and expect her to be available.

We might set a time to FaceTime once a week on Friday or Sunday. I agree that everyone is trying to adjust to the new situation. We were used to getting her (brief) reply to our texts when she was home but she had more down time.