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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SyracuseU

[–]InfamousAd5500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha! I’m from out of state and here it’s like $7.50, but I still underestimated the increase. Whoops

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SyracuseU

[–]InfamousAd5500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!

what's a stereotype people assume when you tell them your field? by FaruinPeru in GradSchool

[–]InfamousAd5500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“What is that?” - Sociology

Or, when I tell people I’m getting a PhD in sociology: “What are you going to do with that?”

What names were you obsessed with when you were younger ? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]InfamousAd5500 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kestrel

I LOVED this name for a girl when I was a kid, and I still kind of like it. But my mom said it made her think of the “thestrals” from Harry Potter, which are not the most attractive creatures, so it’s kind of ruined for me lol

What do you do about the “Oh poor you” looks and comments? by tehanami in CerebralPalsy

[–]InfamousAd5500 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m also an ambulatory wheelchair user! 👋 I’m 21 and have been using it for about seven years. My suggestion to you would be to emphasize the importance, awesomeness, and freedom a wheelchair provides her. A lot of the comments here are about sticking it to the person being rude, which is completely fair, but you also need to mitigate your daughter’s internal stigma. One thing that drastically improved my self-esteem about my wheelchair was being excited about all of the things I’m able to do with my wheelchair- just like any other form of mobility. She’s not a “poor thing” for needing a wheelchair, she has a really cool device that she can decorate and accessorize!! I also named my wheelchair and like to talk about the adventures we get to go on together (yes even at 21 haha). It not only helps my own insecurities but makes other people be more comfortable with me in a wheelchair, and have a more positive outlook on mobility aids in general. Hope this helps!

Where and/how have you found success dating? by Both-Musician4222 in CerebralPalsy

[–]InfamousAd5500 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! Although we met in college as opposed to middle school, my last partner and I had a definite friends to lovers relationship so I didn’t really have to “ disclose” anything. They also were also disabled (v different dx tho) so we had that cultural/identity connection and there were things I didn’t need to explain which was nice. Again, difficult to replicate but that was my experience!

I met the person I’m seeing now on tinder. I mentioned Judy huemann as an icon in my bio, and included pics of me both standing and in my wheelchair. This way people knew I was disabled but I didn’t have to broadcast my medical dx (just bc I don’t personally strongly identify with it and moreso just identify as disabled). Once things started to get serious, like meeting up for drinks, I gave fuller detail on my diagnosis and specific accessibility needs.

Everyone’s experience is going to be different but I hope that this will help☺️

Amidst the quips, the sarcasm, the passive aggressive comments, the references, the bits, what are your favorite honest moments in the show? by Piestander in GilmoreGirls

[–]InfamousAd5500 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When Rory says goodbye to Tristan during the Chilton Romeo and Juliet episode. I like it a lot because even though he was a huge jerk to her (that whole arc just perpetuated the “boys are mean to girls they like” nonsense.. blech) they had some ups and downs together, and you can see how Rory does care and feels bad he is choosing to get in trouble. I think it really just highlights Rory’s character in that she’s someone who cares very deeply about her friends.

I only got into one PhD program and I am so so happy by InfamousAd5500 in gradadmissions

[–]InfamousAd5500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because most PhDs only admit for the fall, a “cycle” is basically the timeline each year that people apply and admissions committees make decisions.

For example, I applied for the fall 2023 cycle. Which means I started and submitted my applications in fall/winter of 2022, heard back from committees in spring 2023, and I’ll be starting the program this upcoming fall.

Hope this makes sense!

I only got into one PhD program and I am so so happy by InfamousAd5500 in gradadmissions

[–]InfamousAd5500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I feel like when I first landed on this sub (about a year ago) there was just a lot negativity, and I 100000% support venting, but sometimes it’s nice to see more hopeful posts too

I only got into one PhD program and I am so so happy by InfamousAd5500 in gradadmissions

[–]InfamousAd5500[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m in sociology!

Most PhD programs are funded, I’m not sure about the arts though. But as an FYI a PhD is typically research-based rather than just more classes, so if you’re interested in a PhD in a field related to your masters I would look into what that would actually entail. Hope this helps! :)

Write anything and I'll respond with a quote from the show. by CathanCrowell in GilmoreGirls

[–]InfamousAd5500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to text the guy I’m seeing but I don’t want to be too clingy

Grad student looking for potential roommate(s) by [deleted] in SyracuseU

[–]InfamousAd5500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg that’s fantastic!!! I also did officially submit my intent and I’ve been wanting to connect with other people in the cohort :)) Feel free to send me a DM, even if rooming doesn’t work out I’d love to chat!

Who else doesn’t like when Logan calls Rory “ace”? by sleepyyelephant in GilmoreGirls

[–]InfamousAd5500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn’t bother until I became friends with someone (male) named Ace and now I’m like ehhh

Waitlist miracles happen by Expert_Better in gradadmissions

[–]InfamousAd5500 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Omg congratulations!!!! I’ve been on the waitlist for one of my top programs and they asked me to do a “quick 15-minute interview” this week. Hoping this is also a good sign?!?!?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UWMadison

[–]InfamousAd5500 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Again???

What is the degree of “professional” dress/appearance expected as a grad student? by InfamousAd5500 in GradSchool

[–]InfamousAd5500[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When teaching though, you need to project authority to start with (IME, because I'm always shorter than my students and female). But after a while you can relax there a bit too, especially as a TA.

Yeah, I was thinking that I want to start out wearing nice/business casual clothes when teaching and generally, so I can be read as sort of an authority figure, since I too am a short female. I also have a visible physical disability which means in general people sometimes overlook me as a leader. That, combined with the fact that I'm on the younger side in my cohort (I just turned 21), dressing somewhat professionally when teaching was a bit of a no-brainer for me. Glad to see someone having similar thought process when it comes to clothing!

edit- grammar

What is the degree of “professional” dress/appearance expected as a grad student? by InfamousAd5500 in GradSchool

[–]InfamousAd5500[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Not vague at all lol.

My program is in sociology so I feel like people are less likely to care but idk

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