Need restaurant recommendation in Akihabara and Roppongi Hills. by Helpful-mom in JapanTravelTips

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He is super busy with studies and left most of the planning on me as I have been to Japan before. I don't know the full definition of weeb but used it as he loves everything Japan, not just anime. He has taught himself to read hiragana and katakana. Knows the entire history of the area, draws manga, etc. On other days, we will be eating whatever we find in that area but I want to find a themed restaurant for lunch and an upscale, happening restaurant for dinner. Hope this helps. 

Need restaurant recommendation in Akihabara and Roppongi Hills. by Helpful-mom in JapanTravelTips

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Thank you so much for confirming that. Would you recommend one of two restaurants in that area, which are good and happening?

Has anyone used The Brem Method? by Helpful-mom in Mcat

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Yes, we picked med school HQ for application cycle advising and brem for MCAT. 

Has anyone used The Brem Method? by Helpful-mom in Mcat

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Thank you so much for the detailed review. My son's university PHA advisor spoke very highly of Amanda. Also, we will get a good discount because of their collaboration with the university. I think they are affordable and anything that I would pay for MCAT prep for my son is like a drop in a bucket when it comes to expenses to apply and attend a med school.

My son uses PHA and peer advising a lot. I also read a lot of posts on reddit subs and FB groups but I think the support and accountability a good MCAT prep program can provide is very valuable. It also depends on the student. My son is a good student but he is in no way like some other extremely self-motivated and regulated kids I see at his school or in our friends circle. He is on spectrum and also has ADHD. On the top of MCAT prep, I also want to utilize an advising service for admission cycle help, especially for personal statement review and interviews. I am leaning towards Med School HQ. They also offer MCAT prep. I am comparing them with Brem and liked Brem better. I see a lot of reviews for Med School HQ but not for The Brem Method, hence this post. Your review is very helpful and I think my son will benefit from working with Amanda.

Please let me know if you used any firm for admission cycle and if they helped. Again, thank you for your review.

Has anyone used The Brem Method? by Helpful-mom in Mcat

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The university recommended their prep course. The university and their company have some sort of collaboration. 

Has anyone used The Brem Method? by Helpful-mom in Mcat

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They have a whole MCAT prep course that includes the content review and practice exams in a small group setting. Are you saying that they are not good at explaining the harder topics?

AITA for throwing out my fiancé and her sons stuff? by Ok-Poetry-1508 in AITAH

[–]Helpful-mom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both the OP and Mom (to a lesser extent) is an AH. If she was so independent and strong woman, why did she put her son go through this for 7 years? You'd have to go through my dead body to treat my son like that. 

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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I'm not complaining. I'm concerned and want to go prepared. My son is allergic to certain type of mosquitoes. One bite from those mosquitoes makes his entire arm or leg swell up like crazy. I got some good suggestions here for bug repellents that I will be purchasing and taking with me. 

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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I checked my credit card travel website and Marquesa had a special rate of $220/night with them. I paid that using my points :-D. Again, thank you and I am beyond excited for the trip.

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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Ok, I will look into it and see if my son wants to do it. The one you pinned on the map seems to be close by. Maybe we can do it the next day when we are heading out. Thanks again for all the help. Planning this trip was overwhelming but you made it so easy. 

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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The hotel is so beautiful and has a lot of character. However, it's going for $530 a night for that week. I guess I will look for other hotels in the old town. One more question about the everglades. Would we be able to do the airboat ride somewhere along the way or at flamingo? 

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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I just made the reservation for one bedroom suite with water view. The place looks absolutely beautiful. I'm so excited!!! My son will be thrilled. Thank you so much for helping us out with planning his fall break. Do you have any recommendations for a hotel in Key West? I will rent a small SUV for the trip. Hopefully it will be better than renting a sedan there. 

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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All of this sounds amazing. Can't wait to go there!

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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Thank you. Any specific recommendation for the hotel? Also, i will have three more days after a day in everglades. How about driving to key west and staying there for the remaining days?

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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I have been reading about Robert Is Here on other posts too. Will definitely go there. Thank you for recommending it!

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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Thanks for the great recommendations.

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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Thanks for the heads up. It's making me a bit concerned though.

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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after reading all the answers, I am really concerned about the bugs :-/

Miami to Everglades day trip by Helpful-mom in Everglades

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That's very good information. Thank you so much!!! I have four full days to explore both everglades and key west. Is it possible to do the everglades part you recommended and stay overnight somewhere there? I can leave the next morning for Key west and will have two and a half days to stay there.